Question 1

The adrenal gland does not produce steroid hormones in

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A)  the zona glomerulosa.
B)  the zona fasciculate.
C)  the zona reticularis.
D)  the cortex.
E)  the medulla.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

The enzyme renin is responsible for the activation of

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A)  angiotensin I.
B)  cortisol.
C)  erythropoietin.
D)  atrial natriuretic peptide.
E)  adrenaline.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

The hormone that does the opposite of calcitonin is

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A)  insulin.
B)  glucagon.
C)  growth hormone.
D)  parathyroid hormone.
E)  thyroid hormone.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

The adrenal medulla produces

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A)  androgens.
B)  glucocorticoids.
C)  mineralocorticoids.
D)  epinephrine.
E)  corticosteroids.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 5

The beta cells of the pancreatic islets produce ________ which ________ blood sugar.

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A)  insulin; lowers
B)  glucagon; lowers
C)  insulin; raises
D)  glucagon; raises
E)  insulin; has no effect onF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

Hormones that produce different but complementary results are called

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A)  agonistic.
B)  antagonistic.
C)  integrative.
D)  additive.
E)  permissive.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

A hormone that promotes glucose formation in the liver is

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A)  aldosterone.
B)  erythropoietin.
C)  thymosin.
D)  cortisol.
E)  parathormone.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 8

All of the following are targets for insulin except

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A)  skeletal muscle.
B)  adipocytes.
C)  liver cells.
D)  cardiac and smooth muscle.
E)  blood cells.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Receptors for all of the following hormones are found in the cell membranes of target cells except

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A)  catecholamines.
B)  peptide hormones.
C)  steroid hormones.
D)  eicosanoids.
E)  tryptophan derivatives.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Changes in blood osmotic pressure would most affect the secretion of

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A)  ACTH.
B)  ADH.
C)  OXT.
D)  TSH.
E)  LH.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 11

If a patient is administered a powerful glucocorticoid (such as prednisone) to suppress the immune system,what unintended effects might this have on blood chemistry?

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A)  increase of insulin
B)  decrease of insulin
C)  increase of blood glucose
D)  decrease of blood glucose
E)  both an increase of insulin and an increase of blood glucoseF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 12

PRL is to ________ as ACTH is to ________.

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A)  prolactin; corticotropin
B)  oxytocin; mammotropin
C)  gonadotropin; mammotropin
D)  oxytocin; cortisolE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

When hormones interact they can produce any of the following kinds of effects except

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A)  antagonistic.
B)  synergistic.
C)  permissive.
D)  integrative.
E)  apoptosis.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

Each of the following is true of the pineal gland except that it

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A)  is a component of the epithalamus.
B)  is a component of the hypothalamus.
C)  secretes melatonin.
D)  contains pinealocytes.
E)  responds to light and darkness.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 15

Destruction of the supra-optic nucleus of the hypothalamus would have which result?

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A)  loss of ADH secretion
B)  loss of GH secretion
C)  loss of melatonin secretion
D)  loss of emotional response
E)  loss of regulatory factor secretionF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Secretory cells of the adenohypophysis release all of the following except

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A)  FSH.
B)  TSH.
C)  LH.
D)  GH.
E)  OXT.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

What kind of effect do hormones have if they produce different but complementary effects?

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A)  antagonistic effects
B)  additive effects
C)  permissive effects
D)  integrative effectsE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

The most complex endocrine responses that integrate the nervous and endocrine system involve the

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A)  thyroid gland.
B)  pancreas.
C)  adrenal glands.
D)  hypothalamus.
E)  thymus gland.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Describe the locations of the parathyroid glands.

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A)  They are located superior to each kidney.
B)  They are embedded in the posterior surfaces of the lateral lobes of the thyroid gland.
C)  They are embedded in the anterior surfaces of the isthmus of the thyroid gland.
D)  They are located superior to the thyroid gland on the trachea.
E)  They are located inferior to the greater curve of the stomach.F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 20

Name the hormone and enzyme secreted by the kidneys.

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A)  The kidneys secrete the hormone thrombopoietin and the enzyme aldosterone.
B)  The kidneys secrete the hormone aldosterone and the enzyme renin.
C)  The kidneys secrete the hormone antidiuretic hormone and the enzyme renin.
D)  The kidneys secrete the hormone natriuretic peptide and the enzyme aldosterone.
E)  The kidneys secrete the hormone erythropoietin and the enzyme renin.F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Exam 16: The Endocrine System

What kind of effect do hormones have if they produce different but complementary effects?

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If a patient is administered a powerful glucocorticoid (such as prednisone) to suppress the immune system,what unintended effects might this have on blood chemistry?

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When hormones interact they can produce any of the following kinds of effects except

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Destruction of the supra-optic nucleus of the hypothalamus would have which result?

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Receptors for all of the following hormones are found in the cell membranes of target cells except

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The enzyme renin is responsible for the activation of

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Changes in blood osmotic pressure would most affect the secretion of

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The beta cells of the pancreatic islets produce ________ which ________ blood sugar.

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The most complex endocrine responses that integrate the nervous and endocrine system involve the

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A hormone that promotes glucose formation in the liver is

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Describe the locations of the parathyroid glands.

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PRL is to ________ as ACTH is to ________.

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The hormone that does the opposite of calcitonin is

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Each of the following is true of the pineal gland except that it

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The adrenal medulla produces

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Name the hormone and enzyme secreted by the kidneys.

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Hormones that produce different but complementary results are called

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The adrenal gland does not produce steroid hormones in

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All of the following are targets for insulin except

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Secretory cells of the adenohypophysis release all of the following except

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