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Question 1

Which of the ff is NOT a regulatory function of the endocrine system?

Answer 1

-Regulation of metabolism rate

Question 2

The posterior pituitary gland is stimulated to secrete hormones by

Answer 2

-Stimulation of neurons within the hypothalamus

Question 3

Which of these statements concerning thyroid hormones is false?

Answer 3

-Insufficient iodine in diet causes the thyroid gland to decrease in size

Question 4

Which of the ff is not a regulatory function of the endocrine system?

Answer 4

-Regulates skeletal muscle contraction strength

Question 5

Glucocorticoids are secreted by the

Answer 5

-Adrenal Cortex

Question 6

Camden has Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. Which among the following cells will decrease his blood glucose levels?

Answer 6

-Beta Cell

Question 7

Tiny masses of tissue embedded in the posterior surface of the thyroid.

Answer 7

-Parathyroid Gland

Question 8

Are ovoid organs within the pelvic cavity.

Answer 8

-Ovaries

Question 9

Pair of glands each on the superior surface of the kidney.

Answer 9

-Adrenal Gland

Question 10

Two-lobed gland located in the anterior mediastinum.

Answer 10

Thymus

Question 11

Emma noticed that she was sweating excessively, have palpitations, and had difficulty concentrating on her lessons. Her doctor advised for an examination of her hormones. What could be the possible cause of her condition?

Answer 11

-Increase T3 & T4

Question 12

The tiny, pea-shaped gland located on the inferior aspect of the brain.

Answer 12

Pituitary gland

Question 13

The single gland is located on the anterior aspect of the trachea (windpipe), near the larynx (voice box).

Answer 13

thyroid gland

Question 14

Both an endocrine and exocrine gland.

Answer 14

-Pancreas

Question 15

Endocrinology is the study of endocrine glands, and hormones.

Answer 15

-True

Question 16

Increases uterine contraction.

Answer 16

-Oxytocin

Question 17

Ovulation and production of progesterone.

Answer 17

-Luteinizing Hormone

Question 18

Increases rate of bone breakdown by osteoclasts.

Answer 18

-Parathyroid Hormone

Question 19

Increases gene expression, breakdown of lipids, and releases fatty acids from cells.

Answer 19

-Growth Hormone

Question 20

Inhibits secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone, thereby inhibiting reproduction.

Answer 20

-Melatonin

Question 21

The primary effect of the thyroid hormone is to promote heat-generating metabolic reactions.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Glucagon is produced by the pancreas when blood glucose (sugar) level increases.

Answer 22

-False

Question 23

___are substances released by cells that affect other cells nearby.

Answer 23

–Paracrine Chemical Messengers

Question 24

Secretion of which of these hormones would increase shortly after a meal?

Answer 24

-Insulin

Question 25

Which of the following is a mechanism… hormones in the blood?

Answer 25

Hormones associated with binding proteins

Question 26

An unknown hormone that regulates blood potassium levels is regulated by a positive-feedback mechanism. Which of the following statements best describes the regulation of the hormone’s secretion?

Answer 26

-An increase in the level of circulating hormones would stimulate further secretion of the same hormone.

Question 27

A man with an abnormally high level of melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) would exhibit which of the following symptoms?

Answer 27

-Darkening of the skin

Question 28

Calcitonin

Answer 28

-Is synthesized by C cells of the thyroid gland

Question 29

Hypothyroidism (low level of thyroid hormone) results in high body temperature.

Answer 29

-False

Question 30

According to the virtual lab on effects of blood glucose level which you've performed, the slow, lethargic movements and difficulty moving are signs of hyperglycemia in fish.

Answer 30

-False

Question 31

Insulin is produced by the pancreas when blood glucose (sugar) level increases.

Answer 31

-True

Question 32

Oxytocin is secreted by the

Answer 32

-Posterior Pituitary Gland

Question 33

Nina has been extremely tired lately. She feels overwhelmed with school and work, and lacks the motivation to participate in many of the fun activities she usually enjoys. She has noticed that she has gained weight, even though she doesn’t feel that she has changed her diet. A family friend, who is also a nurse, suggested that she see a physician, maybe an endocrinologist, because he thinks it may be a hormonal imbalance. Which gland or endocrine structure is most likely involved, based on the description of Nina’s symptoms?

Answer 33

-Thyroid

Question 34

______ are produced in the response to hormonal activation of G proteins.

Answer 34

-Secondary Messengers.

Question 35

Which of these hormones increases blood glucose levels, increases lipid breakdown, but slows protein breakdown?

Answer 35

-Growth Hormone

Question 36

Insulin is secreted by the

Answer 36

-Beta cells of the pancreatic islets.

Question 37

Exocrine glands differ from endocrine glands in that exocrine glands

Answer 37

-Secrete through ducts or tubes to the body’s exterior or into a hollow organ

Question 38

___ Is inhibited by humoral stimuli

Answer 38

-Glucagon

Question 39

Removal of the anterior pituitary would affect the functioning of the

Answer 39

-Thyroid gland