Hormones

Question 1

This hormone is secreted by the thyroid and acts on most of the body's cells and affects growth and development and metabolism:
A: Thyroxine (T4)
B. Calcitonin
C. Growth Hormone
D. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Answer 1

A: Thyroxine (T4)

Question 2

The following hormones are secreted by the adrenal cortex, EXCEPT:
A. Oxytocin
B. Mineralcorticoids
C. Glucocorticoids
D. Androgens and Estrogens

Answer 2

A. Oxytocin

Question 3

These hormones target the gonads (ovaries and tests). Select all that apply:
A. Adrenalcorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
B. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
C. Androgen
D. Lutenizing Hormone (LH)

Answer 3

B. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

D. Lutenizing Hormone (LH)

Question 4

These hormones are secreted by the Posterior Pituitary. Select all that apply:
A. Oxytocin
B. Growth Hormone (GH)
C. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
D. Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Answer 4

A. Oxytocin

D. Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Question 5

Epinephrine (E) and Norepinephrine (NE) are released by which secreting gland:
A. Adrenal Cortex
B. Pancreas
C. Adrenal Medulla
D. Parathyroid

Answer 5

C. Adrenal Medulla

Question 6

These two hormones target special cells in the bone:
A. Calcitonin 
B. Mineralcorticoids
C. Growth Hormone (GH)
D. Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
E. Lutenizing Hormone (LH)

Answer 6

A. Calcitonin

D. Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

Question 7

This hormone, also called vasopressin, causes the kidney's to conserve water by decreasing the amount of urine produced and causes constriction of arterioles which increases BP.
A.  Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
B.  Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
C.  Glucocorticoids
D.  Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Answer 7

D. Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Question 8

This hormone, normally produced by by Beta cells in the pancreas is deficient or absent in people with Type 1 DM:
A: Glucagon
B: Glucocorticoids
C: Insulin
D: Mineralcorticoids

Answer 8

C: Insulin

Question 9

Over-secretion of this hormone resulting from hyperplasia of the anterior pituitary can cause gigantism:
A: Calcitonin
B: Growth Hormone
C: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) 
D: Thyroxine

Answer 9

B: Growth Hormone

Question 10

Diabetes Insipidus is a transient or permanent metabolic disorder of the posterior pituitary, in which this hormone is deficient:
A: Glucagon
B: Insulin
C: Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
D. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Answer 10

C: Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Question 11

A low blood serum of T3 causes an imbalance of TSH and results in this condition:
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Hypoparathyroidism
C. Pheochromocytoma
D: Simple (Colloid) Goiter

Answer 11

D: Simple (Colloid) Goiter

Question 12

Excessive secretion of these hormones by the adrenal medulla can cause a rare tumor called a pheochromocytoma. Select all that apply:
A. Epinephrine
B. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
C. Glucocorticoid
D. Norepinephrine
E. Mineralcorticoid

Answer 12

A. Epinephrine

D. Norepinephrine