Question 1

Which disorder is characterized by the overproduction of growth hormone in an adult?

Accepted Answer

A)   acromegaly
B)   diabetes mellitus
C)   pituitary dwarfism
D)   simple goiter
E)   none of theseF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following statements is not true concerning the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)   The hypothalamus acts as the link between the nervous and endocrine systems.
B)   The hypothalamus regulates the internal environment of the body.
C)   The hypothalamus communicates with the somatic nervous system.
D)   The hypothalamus controls the glandular secretions of the pituitary gland.
E)   The hypothalamus produces antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following secretes erythropoietin?

Accepted Answer

A)   kidney
B)   heart
C)   small intestine
D)   thymus
E)   thalamusF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Where are the adrenal glands located?

Accepted Answer

A)   in the brain
B)   in the neck
C)   on top of the kidneys
D)   near the ovaries/testes
E)   near the small intestineF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following is not produced by the adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

A)   epinephrine
B)   norepinephrine
C)   glucagon
D)   glucocorticoids
E)   mineralocorticoidsF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

Which of the following is not involved in blood calcium homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)   bones
B)   thyroid gland
C)   parathyroid glands
D)   kidneys
E)   posterior pituitaryF) C) and D)
G) A) and B) E

Question 7

Which of the following is a feature of an endocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A)   secretes a hormone directly into the bloodstream
B)   secretes a hormone into a gland or duct
C)   the product of these glands is carried into the lumen of an organ
D)   characterized by the salivary glands
E)   they do not respond to a negative feedback systemF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

In comparing the functions of the nervous and endocrine system in controlling the body,the nervous system is better able to rapidly respond to changes in the external environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which disorder is associated with a low level of parathyroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)   tetany
B)   osteoporosis
C)   myxedema
D)   exophthalmic goiter
E)   simple goiterF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Where is the thymus gland located?

Accepted Answer

A)   in the neck
B)   in the brain
C)   in the chest
D)   near the ovaries/testes
E)   on top of the kidneysF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

What are the symptoms of myxedema?

Accepted Answer

A)   an eye that protrudes from the eye socket
B)   a mass in the throat
C)   lethargy, weight gain, puffiness
D)   tremors in the hands, shaking, balance difficulties
E)   difficulty with speech, blurred visionF) C) and D)
G) B) and E) C

Question 12

Which of the following is not an endocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A)   duodenum
B)   pituitary
C)   adrenal
D)   pineal
E)   thymusF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following is not involved in the regulation of the reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)   adrenal gland
B)   hypothalamus
C)   anterior pituitary
D)   testes/ovaries
E)   nervous systemF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

How are type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus similar?

Accepted Answer

A)   The number of glucose carriers is too low in both.
B)   The blood glucose levels are very high in both.
C)   The body does not produce insulin in both.
D)   The body does not produce glucagon in both.
E)   Both are a result of obesity.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Glycogen can be broken down to increase blood glucose levels,but fat cannot be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Both the adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex are under control of hormones produced by the anterior pituitary hormone and hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 17

Why is the pancreas both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A)   because it produces both a neurotransmitter and a hormone
B)   because it produces more than one hormone
C)   because it produces at least one hormone that is delivered through a duct and one that is delivered to the bloodstream
D)   because it has an outer cortex and an inner medulla
E)   because it is located within the abdominal cavity with ties to the gastrointestinal systemF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 18

What is the function of melatonin?

Accepted Answer

A)   regulate blood glucose levels
B)   regulate blood calcium levels
C)   aid in the differentiation of T lymphocytes
D)   control the daily sleep-wake cycle
E)   control the color of the skinF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Although other animals produce pheromones,humans have not been shown to make them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Parathyroid hormone also activates ________ in the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin D
B)   vitamin C
C)   vitamin B
D)   cholesterol
E)   calciumF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Exam 16: Endocrine System

Which disorder is characterized by the overproduction of growth hormone in an adult?

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Which of the following statements is not true concerning the hypothalamus?

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Which of the following secretes erythropoietin?

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Where are the adrenal glands located?

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Which of the following is not produced by the adrenal glands?

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Which of the following is not involved in blood calcium homeostasis?

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Which of the following is a feature of an endocrine gland?

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In comparing the functions of the nervous and endocrine system in controlling the body,the nervous system is better able to rapidly respond to changes in the external environment.

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Which disorder is associated with a low level of parathyroid hormone?

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Where is the thymus gland located?

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What are the symptoms of myxedema?

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Which of the following is not an endocrine gland?

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Which of the following is not involved in the regulation of the reproductive system?

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How are type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus similar?

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Glycogen can be broken down to increase blood glucose levels,but fat cannot be.

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Both the adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex are under control of hormones produced by the anterior pituitary hormone and hypothalamus.

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Why is the pancreas both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

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What is the function of melatonin?

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Although other animals produce pheromones,humans have not been shown to make them.

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Parathyroid hormone also activates ________ in the kidneys.

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