Question 1

Match the cell type with the hormone produced by that cell type.
-neurosecretory cells

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A)  mineralocorticoids
B)  PTH
C)  insulin
D)  ADH
E)  T3F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

Which of the following occurs when insulin molecules bind to their receptors on target cells?

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A)   increased mRNA synthesis in the target cells
B)   minimal uptake of glucose by target cells
C)   phosphorylation of proteins in the plasma membrane in the target cells
D)   increased numbers of active transport molecules for glucose
E)   phosphorylation of proteins in the plasma membrane in the target cells and increased numbers of active transport molecules for glucoseF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

What role does oxytocin play in lactation?

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A)   ejection of milk
B)   production of milk
C)   storage of milk
D)   stop production of milkE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

All of the following conditions may result in the release of adrenal medullary hormones, except

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A)   stress.
B)   low blood glucose.
C)   exercise.
D)   injury.
E)   consuming a large meal.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Read the  statements and use the following key to answer them.
-(1)  metabolic rate if thyroid hormones are under secreted (2)  metabolic rate if thyroid hormones are over secreted

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A)  Mark this if the first item is greater than the second item.
B)  Mark this if the first item is less than the second item.
C)  Mark this if the first is equal or nearly equal to the second item.D) None of the above
E) A) and C)

Question 6

All of the following are changes due to age-related decreases in endocrine secretions, except

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A)   decrease in muscle mass.
B)   decrease in bone mass.
C)   change in sleeping patterns.
D)   increased susceptibility to infection.
E)   inability to regulate blood glucose levels.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

The major secretory products of the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex are

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A)   glucocorticoids.
B)   mineralocorticoids.
C)   androgens.
D)   catecholamines.
E)   cortisol and ADH.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Adrenal androgens

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A)   are produced in the adrenal medulla.
B)   stimulate growth of pubic hair in females.
C)   reduce the inflammatory response.
D)   cause reabsorption of potassium ions by the kidney.
E)   decrease the sex drive.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Which hormone is required for ovulation and formation of the corpus luteum?

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A)   FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) 
B)   LH (luteinizing hormone) 
C)   TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) 
D)   prolactin
E)   MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone) F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Read the  statements and use the following key to answer them.
-(1)  amount of potassium excreted by the kidney if aldosterone secretion is high (2)  amount of potassium excreted by the kidney if aldosterone secretion is low

Accepted Answer

A)  Mark this if the first item is greater than the second item.
B)  Mark this if the first item is less than the second item.
C)  Mark this if the first is equal or nearly equal to the second item.D) A) and C)
E) All of the above

Question 11

Insulin shock occurs when there is

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A)   damage to pancreatic beta cells.
B)   too much glucagon available.
C)   a rapid fall in the blood sugar level.
D)   overstimulation of alpha cells.
E)   not enough glucagon available.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Removal of the anterior pituitary would affect the functioning of the

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A)   thyroid gland.
B)   pancreas isles of Langerhans in the pancreas.
C)   parathyroid gland.
D)   adrenal medulla.
E)   kidney.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

All of the following are characteristics of the pituitary gland except

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A)   rests in the sphenoid bone.
B)   secretes several major hormones.
C)   influences the secretion of other endocrine glands.
D)   is regulated by the hypothalamus.
E)   located superior to the hypothalamus.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above E

Question 14

In the blood,

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A)   most T3 and T4 molecules are found bound to thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) .
B)   T3 and T4 are rapidly metabolized.
C)   T3 is converted into T4.
D)   T3 but not T4 is bound to TSH.
E)   most thyroid hormones are transported in a free form.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above A

Question 15

Osmoreceptor cells in the hypothalamus are involved in the secretion of

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A)   growth hormone.
B)   aldosterone.
C)   antidiuretic hormone.
D)   adrenocorticotropic hormone.
E)   parathyroid hormone.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 16

The hypothalamohypophysial portal system carries hormones from the

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A)   anterior pituitary to the hypothalamus.
B)   posterior pituitary to the hypothalamus.
C)   hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary.
D)   hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.
E)   anterior pituitary to posterior pituitary.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above C

Question 17

Glucagon is synthesized by the ________ cells of the pancreas.

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Question 18

ADH (antidiuretic hormone)  secretion will increase when

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A)   blood osmolality increases.
B)   blood pressure increases.
C)   blood volume increases.
D)   blood pressure decreases.
E)   Both blood osmolality increases and blood pressure decreases are correct.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

If fluid intake increases dramatically over a short time frame,

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A)   ADH (antidiuretic hormone)  secretion increases.
B)   ADH secretion decreases.
C)   there is no effect on ADH secretion.
D)   ADH secretion stops.
E)   None of these choices are correct.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

The embryonic origin of the anterior pituitary gland is

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A)   epithelium from the oral cavity.
B)   nervous tissue from the area of the hypothalamus.
C)   an outpocket of the nasal cavity.
D)   glandular tissue from the cerebrum.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 18: Endocrine Glands

Match the cell type with the hormone produced by that cell type. -neurosecretory cells

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Which of the following occurs when insulin molecules bind to their receptors on target cells?

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What role does oxytocin play in lactation?

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All of the following conditions may result in the release of adrenal medullary hormones, except

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Read the statements and use the following key to answer them. -(1) metabolic rate if thyroid hormones are under secreted (2) metabolic rate if thyroid hormones are over secreted

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All of the following are changes due to age-related decreases in endocrine secretions, except

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The major secretory products of the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex are

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Adrenal androgens

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Which hormone is required for ovulation and formation of the corpus luteum?

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Read the statements and use the following key to answer them. -(1) amount of potassium excreted by the kidney if aldosterone secretion is high (2) amount of potassium excreted by the kidney if aldosterone secretion is low

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Insulin shock occurs when there is

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Removal of the anterior pituitary would affect the functioning of the

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All of the following are characteristics of the pituitary gland except

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In the blood,

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Osmoreceptor cells in the hypothalamus are involved in the secretion of

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The hypothalamohypophysial portal system carries hormones from the

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Glucagon is synthesized by the ________ cells of the pancreas.

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ADH (antidiuretic hormone) secretion will increase when

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If fluid intake increases dramatically over a short time frame,

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The embryonic origin of the anterior pituitary gland is

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