Ch 17 Quiz Questions: Endocrine

Question 1

cells that manufacture & secrete aldosterone are located in the

Answer 1

zona glomerulosa

Question 2

vitamin D is synthesized & secreted by

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the epidermis

Question 3

the thyroid gland is located

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immediately inferior to the larynx

Question 4

cells that manufacture & secrete ACTH are located in the

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pituitary gland

Question 5

major stimulus for the release of the amine hormones of the adrenal gland

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nervous

Question 6

diabetes insipidus can be caused by trauma to the

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posterior pituitary gland

Question 7

which of the following minerals is essential for the formation of the thyroid hormone

Answer 7

iodine

Question 8

the adrenal MEDULLA secretes

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epinephrine & norepinephrine

Question 9

“master gland” that secretes nine hormones

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pituitary gland

Question 10

hormone that inhibits osteoclast activity in children

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calcitonin

Question 11

pancreatic cell that produces glucagon

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alpha cells

Question 12

which is an immune organ that also secretes hormones

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thymus

Question 13

target of follicle-stiumulating hormone are the

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gonads

Question 14

which cells produce the thyroid hormone precursor thyroglobulin

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follicular cells

Question 15

largest purely endocrine gland in the body

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thyroid gland

Question 16

secretions of hormones by the anterior lobe of the pituitary is controlled by the

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hypothalamus

Question 17

endocrine glands are:

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-group of ductless glands
-secrete messenger molecules called hormones
-hormones secrete regulate processes such as growth & metabolism

Question 18

posterior lobe of the pituitary produces

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oxytocin & ADH

Question 19

target organs for oxytocin are

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uterus & mammary glands

Question 20

pyramid shaped gland consisting of neural crest-derived cells & endocrine secretory cells

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adrenal gland

Question 21

which mineral is essential for the formation of thyroid hormone

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iodine

Question 22

3 pituitary disorders are:

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acromegaly, pituitary dwarfism, & gigantism

Question 23

gland which secretes corticosteroids

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adrenal cortex

Question 24

largest purely endocrine gland in body

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thyroid gland

Question 25

erythropoietin is produced in the

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kidney

Question 26

gland that secretes hormone controlling basal metabolic rate

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thyroid gland

Question 27

parathyroid hormone causes:

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-activation of vitamin D
-decreased secretion of calcium by the kidney
-increase in plasma calcium

Question 28

which of the following hormones is secreted by neurons

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oxytocin & ADH

Question 29

individuals with type 2 diabetes

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may often control their disease by diet & exercise

Question 30

which endocrine gland stands out in X-ray images & helps radiologists orient within the brain

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pineal gland

Question 31

organ which secretes hormones that control blood sugar levels

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pancreas

Question 32

calcitonin, which lowers blood calcium levels is produced by the

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thyroid gland

Question 33

the supraoptic nucleus:

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-gets its name because it is superior to the optic chiasma
-is a brain nucleus
-is part of the hypothalamus

Question 34

beta type of endocrine cells in the pancreatic islets secretes a hormone that

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lowers blood sugar levels

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gland which secretes a hormone controlling basal metabolic rate

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thyroid gland

Question 36

cells of the adrenal medulla are most closely allied with

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the sympathetic neurons

Question 37

ovulation is triggered by which hormone

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luteinizing hormone

Question 38

what does adrenal CORTEX secrete

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corticosteroids