Question 1

Cortisone is derived from the hormone cortisol that is released from the

Accepted Answer

A)   adrenal medulla.
B)   adrenal cortex.
C)   thyroid.
D)   parathyroid.
E)   posterior pituitary.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Jason is having problems with his metabolic rate.He cannot seem to burn calories and gains weight even on a severely reduced caloric intake.What endocrine gland is probably not involved in this problem?

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A)   anterior pituitary
B)   thyroid
C)   thymus
D)   hypothalamus
E)   pancreasF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Which statement is correct about the role of the ovaries?

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A)   Under the influence of gonadotropic hormones the ovaries produce eggs as well as estrogen and progesterone.
B)   Under the influence of gonadotropic hormones the ovaries produce eggs as well as androgens.
C)   The gonadotropic hormones are secreted by the posterior pituitary that will influence the ovaries to produce eggs as well as estrogen and progesterone.
D)   Under the influence of gonadotropic hormones the ovaries produce sperm as well as estrogen and progesterone.
E)   Under the influence of gonadotropic hormones the ovaries produce eggs as well as testosterone.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Type 1 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in the U.S..

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is "tetany"?

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A)   continuous muscle contractions due to high blood calcium
B)   continuous muscle contractions from low blood calcium
C)   the random contractions of fibers in a muscle that keep a person upright
D)   inability to function caused by low blood sugar due to diabetes
E)   ultimate muscle fatigue where the oxygen debt exceeds all ATP availableF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is not an endocrine gland?

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A)   hypothalamus
B)   salivary glands
C)   pituitary
D)   thyroid
E)   adrenal cortexF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Which statement is NOT true about steroid hormones?

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A)   It includes hormones such as estrogen.
B)   It does not bind to cell surface receptors.
C)   The hormone-receptor complex can enter the nucleus.
D)   The hormone-receptor complex can bind to chromatin.
E)   Steroid hormones act faster than peptide hormones.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Which structure is NOT stimulated by the anterior pituitary?

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A)   thyroid.
B)   adrenal cortex.
C)   adrenal medulla.
D)   testes and ovaries.
E)   mammary glands.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Which statement is correct about the location of the parathyroid glands?

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A)   The parathyroid glands are located on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland.
B)   The parathyroid glands are located on the anterior surface of the thyroid gland.
C)   The parathyroid glands are located on the posterior surface of the thymus gland.
D)   The parathyroid glands are located on the anterior surface of the thymus gland.
E)   The parathyroid glands are located on the superior surface of the thyroid gland.F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 10

Which is NOT an effect of the hormone estrogen?

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A)   accumulation of a fat layer beneath the skin
B)   pelvic girdle grows wider
C)   breast development
D)   egg maturation and menstrual cycle control
E)   growth of hair and muscular tissueF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 11

Which of the following does not pertain to hormones?

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A)   are all carried in the bloodstream
B)   they affect the behavior by acting on the brain
C)   influence the metabolism of cells
D)   essential components of the body's response to stress
E)   can promote cell division and mitosisF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Simple goiter can be prevented by

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A)   surgery to remove the thyroid gland.
B)   removal of the pituitary.
C)   administration of ACTH.
D)   administration of insulin.
E)   increasing intake of iodine in the diet.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

In the following pairs,which lists the first messenger followed by a second messenger?

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A)   insulin; glucagon
B)   ACTH; cortisol
C)   TSH; thyroxin
D)   glucose; insulin
E)   peptide hormone; cAMPF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Which hormone will decrease blood glucose levels?

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A)   thyroxin
B)   aldosterone
C)   cortisol
D)   insulin
E)   glucagonsF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Endocrine glands have no ducts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following symptoms is NOT characteristic of diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)   cells unable to take up glucose
B)   increased breakdown of fats and protein
C)   frequent urination
D)   sugar in the urine
E)   bronzing of the skinF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

In contrast to most other hormones,oxytocin has what unique property?

Accepted Answer

A)   Oxytocin only has one effect on one tissue.
B)   Oxytocin is a sex hormone found in equal amounts in both males and females.
C)   The action of oxytocin builds in a positive feedback loop rather than maintaining an equilibrium.
D)   Oxytocin affects all cells in the human body, not just one target tissue.
E)   Oxytocin is produced by the embryo and transferred across the placenta to the mother.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Which statement is NOT true about peptide hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are derived from peptides, proteins, polypeptides, and derivatives of amino acids.
B)   They bind to receptors on the cell surface.
C)   They initiate the formation of cyclic AMP inside the cell.
D)   They create an enzyme cascade effect.
E)   They enter the cell in order to have an effect.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 19

Which hormone is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A)   thyroxin-thyroid
B)   parathyroid-calcium
C)   insulin-glucose
D)   aldosterone-iodine
E)   thymus-thymosinF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 20

Which is NOT a correct consequence of surgical removal of portions of these glands?

Accepted Answer

A)   adrenal cortex-bronzing of skin, no increase in blood glucose levels in response to stress, dehydration and death
B)   pineal gland-decrease in T cell immune function
C)   parathyroid glands-drop in blood calcium level and tetany (muscles shake) 
D)   ovaries-alteration in menstrual cycle and change in secondary sex characteristics
E)   adult thyroid-low pulse rate and body temperature and lethargyF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Exam 20: Endocrine System

Endocrine glands have no ducts.

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Which statement is correct about the role of the ovaries?

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Cortisone is derived from the hormone cortisol that is released from the

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Which of the following symptoms is NOT characteristic of diabetes mellitus?

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Jason is having problems with his metabolic rate.He cannot seem to burn calories and gains weight even on a severely reduced caloric intake.What endocrine gland is probably not involved in this problem?

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Which of the following is not an endocrine gland?

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In contrast to most other hormones,oxytocin has what unique property?

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Which structure is NOT stimulated by the anterior pituitary?

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What is "tetany"?

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Which hormone will decrease blood glucose levels?

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Which statement is correct about the location of the parathyroid glands?

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Which is NOT a correct consequence of surgical removal of portions of these glands?

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Which of the following does not pertain to hormones?

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Simple goiter can be prevented by

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Which hormone is mismatched?

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Which is NOT an effect of the hormone estrogen?

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Type 1 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in the U.S..

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Which statement is NOT true about peptide hormones?

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Which statement is NOT true about steroid hormones?

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In the following pairs,which lists the first messenger followed by a second messenger?

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