Question 1

What gland or organ below produces and releases both exocrine and endocrine secretions?

Accepted Answer

A)   liver
B)   heart
C)   pancreas
D)   thyroidE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Aldosterone promotes the homeostasis of ions by causing the kidneys to

Accepted Answer

A)   conserve sodium and excrete potassium.
B)   excrete sodium and conserve potassium.
C)   excrete sodium and potassium.
D)   conserve sodium and potassium.
E)   secrete erythropoietin.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

The secretion of hormones from the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is largely controlled by

Accepted Answer

A)   releasing hormones from the hypothalamus.
B)   impulses from the autonomic nervous system.
C)   impulses from the hypothalamus.
D)   hormones from the posterior pituitary gland.
E)   plasma concentrations of glucose.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

T4 is 5 times more potent than T3.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

ACTH is released during the __________ stage of stress.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ACTH is released during the __________ stage...

Question 6

Cyclic AMP is produced from molecules of _________ as a result of enzymatic action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cyclic AMP is produced from molecules of...

Question 7

After a meal,glucose levels in the blood rise and in response,the pancreas releases a hormone to lower blood glucose.This is an example of which control path?

Accepted Answer

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) B) and C)
E) None of the above

Question 8

Hypophyseal capillary beds allow hypothalamic hormones to act on target cells in the anterior pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Type 1 diabetes mellitus is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)   excess sugar in the diet.
B)   obesity.
C)   an autoimmune disease.
D)   an effect of aging.
E)   a defect in antidiuretic hormone secretion.F) All of the above
G) A) and C) C

Question 10

Hormone concentrations are regulated by

Accepted Answer

A)   positive feedback mechanisms.
B)   negative feedback mechanisms.
C)   nervous system control.
D)   levels of substances in the blood.
E)   all of the above.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are released during the __________ stage of stress.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Epinephrine and norepinephrine are released during the...

Question 12

__________ secretions,sometimes called "local hormones," only affect neighboring cells.

Accepted Answer

A)   Exocrine
B)   Apocrine
C)   Autocrine
D)   ParacrineE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which control pathway was responsible for the adrenaline release Goldilocks experienced when she woke up surrounded by 3 bears?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

In response to high blood calcium levels,the thyroid gland releases a hormone that works to lower blood calcium.This is an example of which endocrine control method?

Accepted Answer

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) None of the above

Question 15

Cretinism is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)   hypothyroidism.
B)   hyperthyroidism.
C)   hypoparathyroidism.
D)   hyperparathyroidism.
E)   low levels of calcitonin.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E) A

Question 16

The inner region of this endocrine gland produces hormones associated with fight or flight effects.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Mental retardation or even death may result from insufficient levels of thyroxine in infants and children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Glands that release their secretion into ducts leading to a body surface are called __________ glands.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Glands that release their secretion into ducts...

Question 19

The main pancreatic duct runs the entire length of the pancreas and delivers insulin and other hormones into the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Hormone binding to its membrane receptor may cause increased permeability to sodium ions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Endocrine System

What gland or organ below produces and releases both exocrine and endocrine secretions?

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Aldosterone promotes the homeostasis of ions by causing the kidneys to

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The secretion of hormones from the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is largely controlled by

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T4 is 5 times more potent than T3.

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ACTH is released during the __________ stage of stress.

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Cyclic AMP is produced from molecules of _________ as a result of enzymatic action.

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After a meal,glucose levels in the blood rise and in response,the pancreas releases a hormone to lower blood glucose.This is an example of which control path?

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Hypophyseal capillary beds allow hypothalamic hormones to act on target cells in the anterior pituitary gland.

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Type 1 diabetes mellitus is caused by

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Hormone concentrations are regulated by

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Epinephrine and norepinephrine are released during the __________ stage of stress.

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__________ secretions,sometimes called "local hormones," only affect neighboring cells.

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Which control pathway was responsible for the adrenaline release Goldilocks experienced when she woke up surrounded by 3 bears?

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In response to high blood calcium levels,the thyroid gland releases a hormone that works to lower blood calcium.This is an example of which endocrine control method?

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Cretinism is caused by

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The inner region of this endocrine gland produces hormones associated with fight or flight effects.

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Mental retardation or even death may result from insufficient levels of thyroxine in infants and children.

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Glands that release their secretion into ducts leading to a body surface are called __________ glands.

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The main pancreatic duct runs the entire length of the pancreas and delivers insulin and other hormones into the small intestine.

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Hormone binding to its membrane receptor may cause increased permeability to sodium ions.

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