Question 1

Uncommonly large feet, hands, chin, nose, and eyebrow ridges on a normal-sized body are characteristic of the condition ______, that is caused by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   Cushing's syndrome; adrenal cortex hormones
B)   Addison's disease; atrial natriuretic hormone
C)   gigantism; overproduction of growth hormone in children
D)   pituitary dwarfism; hyposecretion of growth hormone in children
E)   acromegaly; overproduction of growth hormone in adultsF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

Removal of the anterior pituitary would result in a decrease in the following functions:

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A)   production of eggs and sperm, stimulation of the thyroid, cell division and production of glucocorticoids
B)   production of eggs and sperm, control of the circadian rhythm, cell division and production of glucocorticoids
C)   melatonin levels, stimulation of the thyroid, cell division and production of glucocorticoids
D)   production of eggs and sperm, stimulation of the thyroid, maturation of T lymphocytes and production of glucocorticoidsE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following mineralcorticoid is responsible for regulating blood volume and pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)   aldosterone
B)   cortisol
C)   T3
D)   T4
E)   CalcitoninF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

The graph pictured below depicts blood glucose changes after eating a meal. The pink line, drawn with square symbols, represents normal variations in glucose levels after a meal. The black line, drawn with diamond symbols, represents levels seen in diabetes mellitus. Differentiate between the normal and abnormal blood glucose levels after a meal and briefly explain the reason for the abnormality.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which of the following statements about hormones is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hormones are secreted into the bloodstream.
B)   Hormones are released from exocrine glands.
C)   Hormones may be classified as peptides or steroids.
D)   Hormones usually affect a target organ.
E)   Cells that react to a hormone have specific receptors for that hormone.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following statements about steroid hormones is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Estrogen is a steroid hormone.
B)   Steroid hormones do 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 non-steroid (peptide)  hormones.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following is not an endocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A)   pituitary
B)   hypothalamus
C)   thymus
D)   testes
E)   All are endocrine glands.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a negative feedback mechanism in regards to hormone regulation?

Accepted Answer

A)   ADH is released from the pituitary causing water to be reabsorbed in the kidneys.
B)   A baby suckles in order to stimulate milk production.
C)   The uterine contractions during labor stimulate oxytocin production.
D)   All of these are examples of a negative feedback mechanism.
E)   None of these are examples of a negative feedback mechanism.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following endocrine glands does NOT produce its own hormones, but stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)   thyroid
B)   adrenal cortex
C)   adrenal medulla
D)   posterior pituitary
E)   anterior pituitaryF) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

The level of sodium in the blood is regulated by the secretion of the mineralocorticoid

Accepted Answer

A)   oxytocin.
B)   insulin.
C)   cortisol.
D)   aldosterone.
E)   ACTH.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

A researcher has isolated a chemical released by men that reduces premenstrual nervousness and tension in women. This is an example of (a)

Accepted Answer

A)   insulin.
B)   cortisol.
C)   pheromone.
D)   prostaglandin.
E)   nerve growth factor.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Explain why a person will develop a simple goiter if they have an insufficient amount of salt in their diet.

Accepted Answer

Most salt used today contains iodine. Io...

Question 13

Which of the following characteristics or actions are associated with a steroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)   cyclic AMP
B)   the second messenger
C)   production of new proteins
D)   activation of proteins present in an inactive form
E)   binding of a protein to a surface receptor on the plasma membraneF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

What hormone stimulates the production of cortisol?

Accepted Answer

A)   growth hormone
B)   adrenocorticotropic hormone
C)   gonadotropic hormone
D)   thyroid-stimulating hormone
E)   antidiuretic hormoneF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

The over secretion of ______ by the thyroid gland can result in _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   T3, hyperthyroidism
B)   T3, hypothyroidism
C)   T4, hypothyroidism
D)   calcitonin, hyperthyroidism
E)   parathyroid hormone, Grave's diseaseF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

The pituitary gland controls the hypothalamus by the production of antidiuretic hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Simple goiter can be prevented by

Accepted Answer

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) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following statements about hormones is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Non-steroid hormones activate an enzyme cascade.
B)   Steroid hormones regulate the production of a particular protein.
C)   Non-steroid hormones are either amino acids, peptides, or proteins.
D)   Steroid hormones all have four carbon rings with different side chains.
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

Which is the correct order of hormone secretion in response to inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A)   The hypothalamus stimulates the anterior pituitary to produce ACTH which causes the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol.
B)   The hypothalamus stimulates the anterior pituitary to produce ACTH which causes the adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone.
C)   The anterior pituitary stimulates the hypothalamus to produce ACTH which causes the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol.
D)   The hypothalamus stimulates the anterior pituitary to produce ANH which causes the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol.
E)   The hypothalamus stimulates the anterior pituitary to produce ANH which causes the adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

The removal of the anterior pituitary gland would result in all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   a decrease in the body's ability to lower blood calcium levels.
B)   a decrease in the ability to stimulate the adrenal cortex.
C)   milk production.
D)   production of the sex hormones.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 40: Hormones and Endocrine Systems

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Removal of the anterior pituitary would result in a decrease in the following functions:

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Uncommonly large feet, hands, chin, nose, and eyebrow ridges on a normal-sized body are characteristic of the condition , that is caused by .

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Which of the following mineralcorticoid is responsible for regulating blood volume and pressure?

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Which of the following statements about hormones is NOT true?

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Which is the correct order of hormone secretion in response to inflammation?

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Which of the following characteristics or actions are associated with a steroid hormone?

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The level of sodium in the blood is regulated by the secretion of the mineralocorticoid

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Which of the following is not an endocrine gland?

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A researcher has isolated a chemical released by men that reduces premenstrual nervousness and tension in women. This is an example of (a)

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The pituitary gland controls the hypothalamus by the production of antidiuretic hormones.

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The over secretion of by the thyroid gland can result in _________.

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The pituitary gland controls the hypothalamus by the production of antidiuretic hormones.

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The over secretion of ______ by the thyroid gland can result in _______________.

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