Question 1

Which hormone acts as a potent anti -inflammatory agent?

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A)   aldosterone
B)   cortisol
C)   epinephrine
D)   insulin

Question 2

What type of hormone can cross the plasma membrane to bind to a receptor in the cytosol or nucleus?

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A)   hydrophobic hormones
B)   protein hormones
C)   amine hormones
D)   hydrophilic hormones

Question 3

Match the following descriptions with the appropriate endocrine gland.
 
-In males, FSH prods these organs to produce testosterone.

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Question 4

What inhibits aldosterone release?

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A)   angiotensin II
B)   decreased blood potassium ion concentration
C)   decreased blood pH
D)   corticosteroid -releasing hormone (CRH)

Question 5

Match the following descriptions with the appropriate endocrine gland.
 
-Identify the gland that produces glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.

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Question 6

Epinephrine is produced by:

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A)   zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex.
B)   chief cells of the parathyroid glands.
C)   chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla.
D)   zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex.

Question 7

What do paracrine cells target?

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A)   nearby but different types of cells
B)   distant tissues
C)   cells using neurotransmitters
D)   the same cell or cell type.

Question 8

Blood pressure regulation is a function of aldosterone although this hormone indirectly promotes water reabsorption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Where is antidiuretic hormone (ADH, or vasopressin)  made?

Accepted Answer

A)   posterior pituitary
B)   thyroid gland
C)   anterior pituitary
D)   hypothalamus

Question 10

Match the following descriptions with the appropriate endocrine gland.
 
-Identify the part of the diencephalon that produces and releases releasing and inhibiting hormones.

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Question 11

Lauren has type I diabetes mellitus (insulin -dependent diabetes mellitus). She has heard that her pancreas does not work at all. Did she receive correct information about her pancreas? Explain.

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Lauren did not receive correct informati...

Question 12

Upon binding to a receptor to form a hormone -receptor complex, steroid hormones may cause:

Accepted Answer

A)   the activation of protein kinases.
B)   the formation of cAMP.
C)   the activation of adenylate cyclase.
D)   an increase in protein synthesis.

Question 13

What is the target tissue of erythropoietin (EPO) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   adipocytes
B)   smooth muscle tissue
C)   red bone marrow
D)   breast tissue

Question 14

Aldosterone regulates:

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A)   extracellular sodium and potassium ion levels.
B)   blood glucose levels.
C)   blood iodide ion levels.
D)   blood calcium ion levels.

Question 15

Secondary sex characteristics of females are stimulated by:

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A)   aldosterone.
B)   estrogens.
C)   testosterone.
D)   androgens.

Question 16

Explain how cortisol helps mediate the body's response to stress.

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First, cortisol increases blood glucose ...

Question 17

Harrie has recurring kidney stones. Which hormone should be checked for normal levels?

Accepted Answer

A)   thyroxine (T4) 
B)   calcitonin
C)   parathyroid hormone (PTH) 
D)   triiodothyronine (T3)

Question 18

What is the primary effect of antidiuretic hormone (ADH, or vasopressin) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   increases urine production by the kidneys
B)   water retention by the kidneys
C)   sodium retention by the kidneys
D)   blood glucose regulation

Question 19

Hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH) that occurs before epiphyseal plates close results in a condition known as acromegaly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is the main function of glucagon?

Accepted Answer

A)   regulate blood pressure
B)   lower blood glucose levels
C)   raise blood glucose levels
D)   regulate sodium and potassium ion levels

Exam 16: The Endocrine System

What is the target tissue of erythropoietin (EPO) ?

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Secondary sex characteristics of females are stimulated by:

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Aldosterone regulates:

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What is the primary effect of antidiuretic hormone (ADH, or vasopressin) ?

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Which hormone acts as a potent anti -inflammatory agent?

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What type of hormone can cross the plasma membrane to bind to a receptor in the cytosol or nucleus?

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Where is antidiuretic hormone (ADH, or vasopressin) made?

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Harrie has recurring kidney stones. Which hormone should be checked for normal levels?

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Lauren has type I diabetes mellitus (insulin -dependent diabetes mellitus). She has heard that her pancreas does not work at all. Did she receive correct information about her pancreas? Explain.

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What is the main function of glucagon?

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Hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH) that occurs before epiphyseal plates close results in a condition known as acromegaly.

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What inhibits aldosterone release?

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What do paracrine cells target?

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Match the following descriptions with the appropriate endocrine gland. -In males, FSH prods these organs to produce testosterone.

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Match the following descriptions with the appropriate endocrine gland. -Identify the gland that produces glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.

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Explain how cortisol helps mediate the body's response to stress.

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Upon binding to a receptor to form a hormone -receptor complex, steroid hormones may cause:

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Match the following descriptions with the appropriate endocrine gland. -Identify the part of the diencephalon that produces and releases releasing and inhibiting hormones.

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Blood pressure regulation is a function of aldosterone although this hormone indirectly promotes water reabsorption.

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Epinephrine is produced by:

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