Question 1

Growth hormone solely exerts its influence by targeting other endocrine glands to produce hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the role of hormone producing cells found within the heart?

Accepted Answer

In response to high blood pressure,a few...

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a change that may be caused by hormonal stimulus?

Accepted Answer

A)   an increase in enzyme synthesis
B)   stimulation of mitosis
C)   a change in membrane potential
D)   direct control of the nervous systemE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

All anterior pituitary hormones EXCEPT growth hormone affect their target cells via a cyclic AMP second-messenger system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Type 2 diabetes mellitus may reflect declining receptor sensitivity to insulin rather than decreased insulin production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Figure 16.3
Using Figure 16.3, match the following:
-Mainly produces small amounts of gonadocorticoids.

Accepted Answer

A)  D
B)  A
C)  B
D)  CE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Match the following:
-Hypersecretion of growth hormone.

Accepted Answer

A)  Addison's disease
B)  Diabetes mellitus
C)  Graves' disease
D)  Acromegaly
E)  Pituitary dwarfismF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

Hormones often cause a cell to elicit multiple responses; this is because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   during protein kinase activation, enzymes phosphorylate many other enzymes
B)   there are thousands of receptors on the cell membrane
C)   the receptors bind to several hormones at the same time
D)   the protein kinases are rapidly metabolized into functional amino acidsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

LH is also referred to as a gonadotropin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which anterior pituitary hormone does NOT target another endocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A)   adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
B)   growth hormone
C)   luteinizing hormone
D)   follicle-stimulating hormoneE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Figure 16.2
Using Figure 16.2, match the following anterior pituitary hormones with their targets:
-Prolactin.

Accepted Answer

A)  B
B)  A
C)  C
D)  D
E)  EF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Chemical substances secreted by cells into the extracellular fluids that travel through the blood and regulate the metabolic function of other cells in the body are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   enzymes
B)   antibodies
C)   hormones
D)   proteinsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Eicosanoids do NOT include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   leukotrienes
B)   prostaglandins
C)   hydrocortisones
D)   paracrinesE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Figure 16.1
Using Figure 16.1, match the following:
-Produces the hormones that promote the development of the female secondary sexual characteristics at puberty.

Accepted Answer

A)  C
B)  D
C)  B
D)  E
E)  AF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Match the following:
-Primary regulators of blood calcium levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid gland
B)  Pancreas
C)  Pituitary gland (hypophysis) 
D)  Adrenal medulla
E)  Parathyroid glandsF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Cells that respond to peptide hormones usually do so through a sequence of biochemical reactions involving receptor and kinase activation.In order for cells to respond,it is necessary for first and second messengers to communicate.This is possible because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   peptide hormones are converted by cell membranes enzymes into second messengers
B)   G protein acts as the link between first and second messengers
C)   the hormone receptor complex moves into the cytoplasm as a unit
D)   hormones alter cellular operations through direct stimulation of a geneE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Match the following:
-Produces hormones that regulate glucose levels in the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid gland
B)  Pancreas
C)  Pituitary gland (hypophysis) 
D)  Adrenal medulla
E)  Parathyroid glandsF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Many hormones synthesized in the gastrointestinal tract are chemically identical to brain neurotransmitters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a steroid-based hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)   estrogen
B)   cortisol
C)   epinephrine
D)   aldosteroneE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Match the following:
-Hyposecretion of growth hormone.

Accepted Answer

A)  Addison's disease
B)  Diabetes mellitus
C)  Graves' disease
D)  Acromegaly
E)  Pituitary dwarfismF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Exam 16: The Endocrine System

Hormones often cause a cell to elicit multiple responses; this is because ________.

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Which anterior pituitary hormone does NOT target another endocrine gland?

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Which of the following is NOT a change that may be caused by hormonal stimulus?

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Growth hormone solely exerts its influence by targeting other endocrine glands to produce hormones.

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus may reflect declining receptor sensitivity to insulin rather than decreased insulin production.

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Figure 16.2 Using Figure 16.2, match the following anterior pituitary hormones with their targets: -Prolactin.

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Match the following: -Produces hormones that regulate glucose levels in the body.

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Match the following: -Primary regulators of blood calcium levels.

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Figure 16.3 Using Figure 16.3, match the following: -Mainly produces small amounts of gonadocorticoids.

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Cells that respond to peptide hormones usually do so through a sequence of biochemical reactions involving receptor and kinase activation.In order for cells to respond,it is necessary for first and second messengers to communicate.This is possible because ________.

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Which of the following is NOT a steroid-based hormone?

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What is the role of hormone producing cells found within the heart?

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Eicosanoids do NOT include ________.

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LH is also referred to as a gonadotropin.

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Figure 16.1 Using Figure 16.1, match the following: -Produces the hormones that promote the development of the female secondary sexual characteristics at puberty.

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Chemical substances secreted by cells into the extracellular fluids that travel through the blood and regulate the metabolic function of other cells in the body are called ________.

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All anterior pituitary hormones EXCEPT growth hormone affect their target cells via a cyclic AMP second-messenger system.

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Match the following: -Hyposecretion of growth hormone.

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Match the following: -Hypersecretion of growth hormone.

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Many hormones synthesized in the gastrointestinal tract are chemically identical to brain neurotransmitters.

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