Question 1

Which control path leads to the release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) from the anterior pituitary?

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A)   The hypothalamus and pituitary stimulate a peripheral endocrine gland.
B)   The nervous system stimulates a gland directly.
C)   Changing plasma levels of a substance stimulate a gland directly.D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 2

Pupils dilate during the __________ stage of stress.

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Question 3

Which hormone or hormones are produced by the anterior pituitary? Choose all that apply.
GH
LH
FSH
ACTH
__
ADH

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Question 4

Special hypophyseal capillary beds carry hormones from the pituitary gland to target cells in the hypothalamus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A person with an abnormally high metabolic rate,who is underweight and who has protruding eyes is exhibiting symptoms of

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A)   hypothyroidism.
B)   hyperthyroidism.
C)   diabetes mellitus.
D)   diabetes insipidus.
E)   growth hormone deficiency.F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

Sex hormones are produced by the adrenal cortex.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When a gland is stimulated to increase its secretion by the substance it produces,a(an)__________ feedback system is operating.

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The answer of When a gland is stimulated to increase...

Question 8

Which hormone is NOT produced by the placenta?

Accepted Answer

A)   testosterone
B)   estrogen
C)   progesterone
D)   gonadotropinE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The neurons that stimulate secretions from cells of the adrenal medulla are best described as

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A)   somatic motor neurons.
B)   parasympathetic neurons.
C)   sensory neurons.
D)   sympathetic neurons.
E)   interneurons.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

This hormone causes contraction of uterine smooth muscle and myoepithelial cells of milk-secreting glands.

Accepted Answer

A)   ADH
B)   PTH
C)   PRL
D)   OT
E)   GHF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following hormones exerts its effect primarily on the reproductive organs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Follicle-stimulating hormone
B)   Adrenocorticotropic hormone
C)   Epinephrine
D)   Thyrotropin
E)   Antidiuretic hormoneF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Which statement best describes the action of glucagon?

Accepted Answer

A)   Liver cells convert glycogen to glucose,raising blood sugar.
B)   Liver cells synthesize glycogen from glucose,lowering blood sugar.
C)   Tissue cells transport glucose into cells,lowering blood sugar.
D)   Tissue cells export glucose into the bloodstream,raising blood sugar levels.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Insulin is produced by __________ of the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   alpha cells,pancreas
B)   beta cells,pancreas
C)   gamma cells,pancreas
D)   hepatocytes,liverE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Steroid hormones produce their effects by

Accepted Answer

A)   combining with receptors on the surfaces of cell membranes.
B)   activating the formation of adenylate cyclase.
C)   producing cyclic AMP.
D)   activating genes.
E)   clogging blood vessels.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

An example of a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla is

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A)   a mineralocorticoid.
B)   a glucocorticoid.
C)   aldosterone.
D)   epinephrine.
E)   none of these.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

The sex hormones from the adrenal cortex are primarily androgens.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Amino acids are used to make glucose during the __________ stage of stress.

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The answer of Amino acids are used to make glucose...

Question 18

Releasing hormones are carried from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary gland by vessels called hypophyseal __________ veins.

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The answer of Releasing hormones are carried from the hypothalamus...

Question 19

Target cells for a specific hormone do not always have a receptor for that hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What endocrine gland produces steroid hormones in regions called the zona glomerulosa,zona fasciculata and zona reticularis?

Accepted Answer

A)   thyroid
B)   pancreas
C)   hypothalamus
D)   adrenal
E)   ovaryF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Exam 11: Endocrine System

Which hormone is NOT produced by the placenta?

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Pupils dilate during the __________ stage of stress.

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Which hormone or hormones are produced by the anterior pituitary? Choose all that apply. GH LH FSH ACTH __ ADH

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What endocrine gland produces steroid hormones in regions called the zona glomerulosa,zona fasciculata and zona reticularis?

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Target cells for a specific hormone do not always have a receptor for that hormone.

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This hormone causes contraction of uterine smooth muscle and myoepithelial cells of milk-secreting glands.

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Steroid hormones produce their effects by

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An example of a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla is

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The sex hormones from the adrenal cortex are primarily androgens.

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Which of the following hormones exerts its effect primarily on the reproductive organs?

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Which control path leads to the release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) from the anterior pituitary?

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Releasing hormones are carried from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary gland by vessels called hypophyseal __________ veins.

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Insulin is produced by __________ of the ___________.

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The neurons that stimulate secretions from cells of the adrenal medulla are best described as

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Amino acids are used to make glucose during the __________ stage of stress.

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Sex hormones are produced by the adrenal cortex.

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Which statement best describes the action of glucagon?

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When a gland is stimulated to increase its secretion by the substance it produces,a(an)__________ feedback system is operating.

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Special hypophyseal capillary beds carry hormones from the pituitary gland to target cells in the hypothalamus.

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A person with an abnormally high metabolic rate,who is underweight and who has protruding eyes is exhibiting symptoms of

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