Endocrine

Question 1

Plays an important role in the development of the mammary gland and in milk synthesis

Answer 1

Prolactin

Question 2

This is the main mineralocorticoid.

Answer 2

Aldosterone

Question 3

Glucagon stimulates the breakdown of glycogen to glucose. (T/F)

Answer 3

True

Question 4

It is caused due to hyper secretion of glucocorticoids.

Answer 4

Cushing’s syndrome

Question 5

Somatostatin is produced by the adrenal gland and stimulates the secretion of other pancreatic hormones such as insulin and glucagon. (T/F)

Answer 5

False

Question 6

It acts mostly on the liver and adipose tissues where it antagonizes the actions of insulin

Answer 6

Glucagon

Question 7

Hypersecretion of adrenal hormones

Answer 7

Cushing’s disease

Question 8

A hormone that regulates the development, growth, pubertal maturation and reproductive processes of the body.

Answer 8

FSH

Question 9

Goiter is caused by calcium deficiency. (T/F)

Answer 9

False (Iodine)

Question 10

Dopamine increases prolactin production, so the more dopamine there is, the more prolactin is released. (T/F)

Answer 10

False

Question 11

This hormone opposes the effects of the parathyroid hormone.

Answer 11

Calcitonin

Question 12

TSH stimulate the production of the following hormones:

I. Thyroxine

II. Calcitonin

III. Triiodothyronine

IV. Somatostatin

Answer 12

Thyroxine
Triiodothyronine

Question 13

The let-down reflex is what makes breastmilk flow. (T/F)

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Stimulates contraction of mammary gland and smooth muscles of the uterus

Answer 14

Oxytocin

Question 15

Evaluate the following statements:

I. Heterocrine glands are those glands which have both exocrine and endocrine part.

II. Exocrine glands are the glands of external secretion

Answer 15

Both are true

Question 16

The effects of growth hormone on skeletal growth are mediated by somatomedins. (T/F)

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Characteristic features of hyperthyroidism are the following:

I, Proptosis

II. Weight gain

III. Muscle weakness

IV. Heat sensitivity

Answer 17

Proptosis
Muscle weakness
Heat sensitivity

Question 18

Characteristic features of hyperthyroidism are the following:

I, Proptosis

II. Weight gain

III. Muscle weakness

IV. Heat sensitivity

Answer 18

Proptosis
Muscle weakness
Heat sensitivity

Question 19

Effects of excess adrenaline are the following:

I. Headache

II. Hypotension

III. Nervousness

IV. Hypoglycemia

Answer 19

Headache
Nervousness

Question 20

An enlargement or swelling of breast tissue in males.

Answer 20

Gynecomastia

Question 21

Anterior pituitary gland is also known as neurohypophysis. (T/F)

Answer 21

False

Question 22

A hormone that causes the kidneys to stop calcium being lost in urine as well as stimulating the kidneys to increase vitamin D metabolism.

Answer 22

Parathyroid hormone

Question 23

Amino acid used in the production of the thyroid hormones.

Answer 23

Tyrosine

Question 24

A hormone responsible for fight and flight response:

Answer 24

Adrenaline

Question 25

Evaluate the following statements: I. Heterocrine glands are those glands which have both exocrine and endocrine part. II. Exocrine glands are the glands of external secretion

Answer 25

Both are correct

Question 26

Evaluate the following: I. Insulin produce hyperglycemia. II. Insulin increase protein breakdown.

Answer 26

Neither are true

Question 27

It is a hypothalamic hormone synthesized in the cells of the supra optic nucleus

Answer 27

Vasopressin

Question 28

Low levels of anti-diuretic hormone will cause the kidneys to excrete too much water therefore urine volume will increase leading to dehydration and there will be a fall in blood pressure. (T/F)

Answer 28

True

Question 29

This is used in emergencies to treat serious allergic reactions to insect stings/bites, foods, drugs, or other substances

Answer 29

Epinephrine

Question 30

High levels of anti-diuretic hormone cause the kidneys to retain water in the body. (T/F)

Answer 30

True

Question 31

A condition where the body urinates more than usual and passes excessive or abnormally large amounts of urine.

Answer 31

Polyuria

Question 32

Glucocorticoids promote gluconeogenesis in liver, whereas in skeletal muscle and white adipose tissue they decrease glucose uptake and utilization by antagonizing insulin response. (T/F)

Answer 32

True

Question 33

An active hormone of the corpus luteum.

Answer 33

Progesterone

Question 34

Both men and women have small amounts of prolactin in their blood. (T/F)

Answer 34

True

Question 35

It is a hypothalamic hormone synthesized in the cells of the supra optic nucleus

Answer 35

Vasopressin

Question 36

It acts mostly on the liver and adipose tissues where it antagonizes the actions of insulin.

Answer 36

Glucagon

Question 37

Norepinephrine is also known as

Answer 37

Levarterenol

Question 38

Which hormones are secreted from adrenal cortex

Answer 38

Cortisol

Question 39

Which of the following hormones is/are stored in the posterior pituitary gland? Vasopressin ADH All of the choices Oxytocin

Answer 39

ADH

Question 40

When the MSH's are produced in the anterior lobe, it is also known as the intermedins. If statements I and II are correct. If neither of the statement is correct. If statement I is correct. If statement II is correct.

Answer 40

Statement 1 is correct