Endocrine 3

Question 1

Name the hormone produced in excessive amounts that directly results in large hands, feet, and facial bones in the adult.

Answer 1

human growth hormone

Question 2

The hormone that causes the kidneys to reduce water loss is

Answer 2

ADH

Question 3

Adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulates the secretion of hormones by the:
A. hypothalamus 
B. adrenal cortex
C. renal cortex 
D. adrenal medulla

Answer 3

B. adrenal cortex

Question 4

In the adrenal gland, which specific region releases hydrocortisone?
A. Medulla
B. Zona fasciculata 
C. Zona glomerulosa 
D. Zona reticularis

Answer 4

B. Zona fasciculata

Question 5

Which hormone is released in response to elevated (high) blood sugar levels?

Answer 5

Insulin

Question 6

The C cells of the thyroid gland produce

Answer 6

calcitonin.

Question 7

Hypersecretion of human growth hormone after puberty can lead to which of the following conditions?

Answer 7

Acromegaly

Question 8

Decreased sex drive could be caused by hyposecretion (too little) of which hormone?

Answer 8

testosterone

Question 9

Which hormone increases blood calcium levels?

Answer 9

parathyroid hormone

Question 10

TRUE or FALSE. The endocrine system stops quickly when stimulus stops.

Answer 10

FALSE

Question 11

Which of the following cells synthesize and release glucagon?

Answer 11

Alpha cells