Exam 5: Lecture 63: Hormones Synthesis: AI Questions Flashcards
Which of the following best describes the primary function of the endocrine system?
A) Regulation of immune responses
B) Maintaining homeostasis
C) Digestive enzyme production
D) Blood clotting
B
Which hormone type is synthesized from cholesterol?
A) Peptide hormone
B) Steroid hormone
C) Catecholamine
D) Eicosanoid
B
Peptide hormones are initially synthesized as:
A) Preprohormones
B) Active hormones
C) Steroids
D) Tyrosine derivatives
A
Which feedback mechanism is most common in regulating hormone secretion?
A) Positive feedback
B) Negative feedback
C) Neutral feedback
D) Allosteric feedback
B
A hormone that exerts effects on the same cell that secretes it is classified as:
A) Paracrine
B) Autocrine
C) Neurocrine
D) Endocrine
B
Catecholamines are derived from which amino acid?
A) Tryptophan
B) Tyrosine
C) Glutamine
D) Glycine
B
Which hormone storage form is associated with thyroid hormones?
A) Thyroglobulin
B) Albumin
C) Transferrin
D) Hemoglobin
A
What is the primary difference between peptide and steroid hormones in terms of action?
A) Peptide hormones are lipid-soluble
B) Steroid hormones bind to cell surface receptors
C) Steroid hormones act on intracellular receptors
D) Peptide hormones are stored in vesicles as active forms
C
Which of the following hormones is stored in the adrenal medulla and released upon stimulation?
A) Insulin
B) Epinephrine
C) Cortisol
D) Thyroxine
B
The feedback loop where the hypothalamic hormone inhibits its own release is known as:
A) Long feedback loop
B) Short feedback loop
C) Ultra-short feedback loop
D) Positive feedback loop
C
Steroid hormones are synthesized from:
A) Fatty acids
B) Amino acids
C) Cholesterol
D) Carbohydrates
C
Which of the following hormones is an example of a peptide hormone?
A) Cortisol
B) Insulin
C) Thyroxine
D) Prostaglandin
B
A characteristic of homeostasis is:
A) Static equilibrium
B) Dynamic equilibrium
C) Positive feedback regulation
D) Increased variability
B
What type of hormone signaling involves secretion into the bloodstream and long-distance travel?
A) Paracrine
B) Neurocrine
C) Endocrine
D) Autocrine
C
Which of the following is a key feature of positive feedback mechanisms?
A) Inhibition of hormone release
B) Stabilizing effect on the variable
C) Amplification of the original stimulus
D) Decreased hormone sensitivity
C