Question 1

Hormones are released from the posterior pituitary when posterior pituitary cells are stimulated by

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A)  hypothalamic releasing hormones.
B)  hormones from the anterior pituitary.
C)  action potentials from hypothalamic neurosecretory neurons.
D)  the primary capillary network.
E)  the sympathetic nervous system.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Which hormone is sometimes given to women to induce labor?

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A)  glucagon
B)  prolactin
C)  progesterone
D)  oxytocin
E)  estrogenF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a description of acromegaly?

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A)  enlargement of feet,hands and face
B)  chronic hypoglycemia
C)  no height increase
D)  broad nose and enlarged tongueE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

What condition could have the following symptoms: polyuria,acidosis,hyponatremia,and tetany of skeletal muscles?

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A)  hyposecretion of glucocorticoids
B)  hypersecretion of mineralocorticoids
C)  hyposecretion of androgens
D)  hyposecretion of mineralocorticoidsE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

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

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A)  mineralocorticoids
B)  PTH
C)  insulin
D)  ADH
E)  T3,F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

Match the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes.
-adrenal cortex

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A)  glucagon
B)  progesterone
C)  cortisol
D)  T3
E)  prolactin,F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

What condition may be the cause of hyperglycemia,depressed immune system,and redistribution of fats from limbs to the face,neck,and abdomen?

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A)  Addison disease
B)  hypersecretion of mineralocorticoids
C)  hyposecretion of cortisol
D)  Cushing syndromeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following hormones is synthesized by the hypothalamus?

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A)  ADH (antidiuretic hormone) 
B)  MSH (melanocyte stimulating hormone) 
C)  TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) 
D)  ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) 
E)  T3 and T4F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Increased metabolic activity and weight loss are associated with

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A)  lack of iodine in the diet.
B)  hyperthyroidism.
C)  too little TSH.
D)  cretinism.
E)  hypothyroidism.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

The adrenal medulla

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A)  plays a role in the adaptation of the body for physical activity.
B)  decreases its secretions during stress.
C)  has acetylcholine as its major secretory product.
D)  is stimulated by the parasympathetic nervous system.
E)  is the outer layer of the adrenal glands.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a type of cell found in the pancreas?

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A)  acinar cells
B)  gamma cells
C)  delta cells
D)  alpha cells
E)  beta cellsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

The two functional portions of the pituitary gland are the

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A)  infundibulum and neurohypophysis.
B)  pars nervosa and pars tuberalis.
C)  neurohypophysis and adenohypophysis.
D)  adenohypophysis and infundibulum.
E)  infundibulum and hypothalamohypophysial portal systemF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following is involved in the regulation of thyroid hormone levels?

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A)  thyroglobulin in thyroid follicles
B)  thyroid-stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary
C)  positive feedback mechanisms
D)  parathyroid hormone levels
E)  blood calcium levelsF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is a target tissue for parathyroid hormone?

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A)  thyroid
B)  blood
C)  pancreas
D)  small intestine
E)  stomachF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following characteristics is associated with hyposecretion of thyroid hormones?

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A)  weight gain
B)  exophthalmos
C)  warm,flushed skin
D)  increased heart rate
E)  weight lossF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 16

Match the pathological condition with its cause.
-acromegaly

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased amounts of thyroid hormone
B)  increased amounts of thyroid hormone
C)  abnormally low levels of aldosterone and cortisol
D)  increased levels of growth hormone in adults
E)  lack of ADH,F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following hormones promotes the breakdown of fatty acids?

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A)  lipotropins
B)  somatotropins
C)  gonadotropins
D)  thyrotropins
E)  fatotropinsF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Use the following information to determine the best answer.
Normal serum levels for TS1U1B13S1U1B0,TS1U1B14S1U1B0,and TSH are as follows:
   Consider the following laboratory results of thyroid function and TSH levels.
  
-Based on these laboratory results,which patient is most likely to have the following pathological condition: Grave's disease?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the following information to determine the...

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a regulatory function of the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regulates the rate of metabolism.
B)  Controls development and functions of the reproductive system.
C)  Regulates equilibrium and balance from the inner ear.
D)  Prepares the body for physical activity and stress.
E)  Regulates heart rate and blood pressure.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an example of an autocrine chemical messenger?

Accepted Answer

A)  prostacyclins
B)  thromboxanes
C)  leukotrienes
D)  endorphinsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 18: Endocrine Glands

What condition could have the following symptoms: polyuria,acidosis,hyponatremia,and tetany of skeletal muscles?

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Which of the following is NOT a regulatory function of the endocrine system?

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Which of the following is NOT a description of acromegaly?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of cell found in the pancreas?

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Which of the following characteristics is associated with hyposecretion of thyroid hormones?

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Increased metabolic activity and weight loss are associated with

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The adrenal medulla

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Match the pathological condition with its cause. -acromegaly

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Match the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes. -adrenal cortex

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Which hormone is sometimes given to women to induce labor?

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Hormones are released from the posterior pituitary when posterior pituitary cells are stimulated by

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Which of the following is a target tissue for parathyroid hormone?

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What condition may be the cause of hyperglycemia,depressed immune system,and redistribution of fats from limbs to the face,neck,and abdomen?

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Which of the following is involved in the regulation of thyroid hormone levels?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an autocrine chemical messenger?

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Which of the following hormones is synthesized by the hypothalamus?

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The two functional portions of the pituitary gland are the

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

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Which of the following hormones promotes the breakdown of fatty acids?

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Exam 18: Endocrine Glands

What condition could have the following symptoms: polyuria,acidosis,hyponatremia,and tetany of skeletal muscles?

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Which of the following is NOT a regulatory function of the endocrine system?

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Which of the following is NOT a description of acromegaly?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of cell found in the pancreas?

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Which of the following characteristics is associated with hyposecretion of thyroid hormones?

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Increased metabolic activity and weight loss are associated with

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The adrenal medulla

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Match the pathological condition with its cause. -acromegaly

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Match the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes. -adrenal cortex

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Which hormone is sometimes given to women to induce labor?

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Hormones are released from the posterior pituitary when posterior pituitary cells are stimulated by

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Which of the following is a target tissue for parathyroid hormone?

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What condition may be the cause of hyperglycemia,depressed immune system,and redistribution of fats from limbs to the face,neck,and abdomen?

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Which of the following is involved in the regulation of thyroid hormone levels?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an autocrine chemical messenger?

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Which of the following hormones is synthesized by the hypothalamus?

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The two functional portions of the pituitary gland are the

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

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Which of the following hormones promotes the breakdown of fatty acids?

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