Question 1

What are the two hormones that are antagonistic to each other and secreted by different cells of the same gland?

Accepted Answer

insulin and glucagon...

Question 2

Mr.Que complains to his physician that he urinates frequently with a large volume of urine.His physician is likely to suspect a dysfunctional adenohypophysis resulting in hyposecretion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following does NOT represent a correct match between hormone and function?

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A)   secretin-bicarbonate-rich fluid from pancreas
B)   cholecystokinin-contraction of gallbladder
C)   gastrin-production of hydrochloric acid in stomach
D)   atrial natriuretic hormone-heart rate
E)   cholecystokinin-digestive enzymes from pancreasF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

What is the term for the hormone from the adrenal cortex that has an antiinflammatory effect?

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cortisol
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Question 5

Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone are called gonadotropins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A hormone from the thymus gland has an important role in the body's immune mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by releasing and inhibiting factors that are produced in the

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A)   hypothalamus
B)   thalamus
C)   neurohypophysis
D)   midbrainE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

In the female,the hormone that is primarily responsible for the development of the secondary sex characteristics is

Accepted Answer

A)   growth hormone
B)   progesterone
C)   follicle-stimulating hormone
D)   luteinizing hormone
E)   estrogenF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Comparisons between the nervous system and endocrine system show that the

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A)   action of the endocrine system is more localized than the action of the nervous system
B)   action of the endocrine system is of shorter duration than the action of the nervous system
C)   primary action of the endocrine system is to regulate muscle contraction and glandular secretion
D)   endocrine system acts through chemical messengers called hormones and the nervous system acts through messengers called neurotransmittersE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

What is the term for the second messenger in protein hormone action,the one that causes the effect attributed to the hormone?

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The answer of What is the term for the second...

Question 11

What are the derivatives of arachidonic acid that are similar to hormones in many ways?

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The answer of What are the derivatives of arachidonic acid...

Question 12

The thymus gland is located

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A)   in the anterior portion of the thoracic cavity
B)   on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland
C)   in the abdominal cavity adjacent to the pancreas
D)   in the cranial cavity close to the pineal gland
E)   just under the diaphragm, near the spleenF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

The hormone that is released from the adenohypophysis and stimulates the development of sperm in the seminiferous tubules of the testes is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The release of ACTH from the adenohypophysis stimulates the release of

Accepted Answer

A)   aldosterone from the adrenal medulla
B)   cortisol from the adrenal cortex
C)   epinephrine from the adrenal medulla
D)   renin from the kidneysE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

All of the following are correct about exocrine and endocrine glands EXCEPT

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A)   endocrine glands have an abundant blood supply
B)   endocrine glands secrete hormones through ducts
C)   exocrine glands secrete enzymes and other substances through ducts
D)   hormones are carried throughout the body in the bloodE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 10: Endocrine System

Comparisons between the nervous system and endocrine system show that the

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Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone are called gonadotropins.

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Which of the following does NOT represent a correct match between hormone and function?

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The release of ACTH from the adenohypophysis stimulates the release of

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The hormone that is released from the adenohypophysis and stimulates the development of sperm in the seminiferous tubules of the testes is called

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All of the following are correct about exocrine and endocrine glands EXCEPT

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What is the term for the hormone from the adrenal cortex that has an antiinflammatory effect?

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cortisol
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Hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by releasing and inhibiting factors that are produced in the

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In the female,the hormone that is primarily responsible for the development of the secondary sex characteristics is

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A hormone from the thymus gland has an important role in the body's immune mechanism.

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Mr.Que complains to his physician that he urinates frequently with a large volume of urine.His physician is likely to suspect a dysfunctional adenohypophysis resulting in hyposecretion.

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What are the derivatives of arachidonic acid that are similar to hormones in many ways?

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What are the two hormones that are antagonistic to each other and secreted by different cells of the same gland?

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insulin and glucagon...
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What is the term for the second messenger in protein hormone action,the one that causes the effect attributed to the hormone?

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The thymus gland is located

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Comparisons between the nervous system and endocrine system show that the

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Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone are called gonadotropins.

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Which of the following does NOT represent a correct match between hormone and function?

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The release of ACTH from the adenohypophysis stimulates the release of

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The hormone that is released from the adenohypophysis and stimulates the development of sperm in the seminiferous tubules of the testes is called

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All of the following are correct about exocrine and endocrine glands EXCEPT

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What is the term for the hormone from the adrenal cortex that has an antiinflammatory effect?

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Hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by releasing and inhibiting factors that are produced in the

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In the female,the hormone that is primarily responsible for the development of the secondary sex characteristics is

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A hormone from the thymus gland has an important role in the body's immune mechanism.

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Mr.Que complains to his physician that he urinates frequently with a large volume of urine.His physician is likely to suspect a dysfunctional adenohypophysis resulting in hyposecretion.

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What are the derivatives of arachidonic acid that are similar to hormones in many ways?

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What are the two hormones that are antagonistic to each other and secreted by different cells of the same gland?

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What is the term for the second messenger in protein hormone action,the one that causes the effect attributed to the hormone?

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The thymus gland is located

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