Question 1

In hypocalcemia,

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A)   incidence of bone fractures increases.
B)   muscular weakness is common.
C)   cardiac arrhythmias occur.
D)   constipation becomes a problem.
E)   the nervous system becomes depressed.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

-Based on these laboratory results, which patient is most likely to have the following pathological condition: destructive tumor of anterior pituitary that destroys TSH secreting cells?

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Question 3

-The figure illustrates the kidney and the adrenal gland. What does "E" represent?

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A)   kidney
B)   ureter
C)   abdominal aorta
D)   adrenal gland
E)   renal arteryF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Match the pathological condition with its cause.
-diabetes insipidus

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A)  decreased amounts of thyroid hormone
B)  increased amounts of thyroid hormone
C)  abnormally low levels of aldosterone and cortisol
D)  increased levels of growth hormone in adults
E)  lack of ADHF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Oxytocin is responsible for

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A)   preventing release of insulin from the pancreas.
B)   preventing the formation of goiters.
C)   milk production by the mammary glands.
D)   regulating blood calcium levels.
E)   causing contractions of uterine smooth muscle during labor.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E) E

Question 6

-The figure illustrates the posterior view of the thyroid gland. What does "E" represent?

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A)   parathyroid glands
B)   thyroid gland
C)   pharynx
D)   esophagus
E)   tracheaF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

-The figure illustrates the posterior view of the thyroid gland. What does "A" represent?

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A)   parathyroid glands
B)   thyroid gland
C)   pharynx
D)   esophagus
E)   tracheaF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following situations might be the result of hypersecretion of glucocorticoids?

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A)   weight loss
B)   hypoglycemia
C)   depression of the immune response
D)   increased plasma levels of ACTH
E)   proteins and fats are unusedF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 9

-The figure illustrates the kidney and the adrenal gland. What does "A" represent?

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A)   kidney
B)   ureter
C)   abdominal aorta
D)   adrenal gland
E)   renal arteryF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

A person with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)  forgets to take their insulin. This causes

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A)   alkalosis.
B)   hypoglycemia.
C)   decreased urine production.
D)   decreased appetite.
E)   hyperglycemia.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

The hypothalamohypophysial portal system carries hormones from the

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A)   anterior pituitary to the hypothalamus.
B)   posterior pituitary to the hypothalamus.
C)   hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary.
D)   hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.
E)   anterior pituitary to posterior pituitary.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following ions is necessary for thyroid hormone production?

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A)   potassium
B)   calcium
C)   iodine
D)   sodium
E)   chlorineF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Julie was diagnosed with an aggressive tumor of the thyroid. Surgery was performed to remove the thyroid. However, post-operatively, Julie's blood calcium levels began declining to life-threatening levels. This decline is most likely due to

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A)   thyroid hormone replacement therapy after the surgery.
B)   damage to the anterior pituitary during surgery.
C)   accidental removal of the parathyroid glands during surgery.
D)   improper laboratory handling of blood samples.
E)   post-traumatic stress disorder.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Read the two statements and use the following key to answer them.
-(1)  blood calcium levels if parathyroid secretion decreases
(2)  blood calcium levels if parathyroid hormone secretion increases

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A)  Mark this if the first item is greater than the second item.
B)  Mark this if the first item is less than the second item.
C)  Mark this if the first is equal or nearly equal to the second item.D) None of the above
E) A) and B) B

Question 15

Hormones are released from the posterior pituitary when posterior pituitary cells are stimulated by

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A)   hypothalamic releasing hormones.
B)   hormones from the anterior pituitary.
C)   action potentials from hypothalamic neurosecretory neurons.
D)   the primary capillary network.
E)   the sympathetic nervous system.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Match the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes.
-ovary

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A)  glucagon
B)  progesterone
C)  cortisol
D)  T3
E)  prolactinF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Match the hormone with its appropriate function.
-calcitonin

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A)  stimulates synthesis of thyroid hormones
B)  increases adrenal cortex secretions
C)  development of immune system
D)  milk production
E)  decreases blood calcium levelsF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 18

The adrenal medulla

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A)   plays a role in the adaptation of the body for physical activity.
B)   decreases its secretions during stress.
C)   has acetylcholine as its major secretory product.
D)   is stimulated by the parasympathetic nervous system.
E)   is the outer layer of the adrenal glands.F) D) and E)
G) B) and D) A

Question 19

Match the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes.
-thyroid

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A)  glucagon
B)  progesterone
C)  cortisol
D)  T3
E)  prolactinF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

-Label part "B" on the diagram.

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A)   optic chiasm
B)   anterior pituitary
C)   infundibulum
D)   hypothalamus
E)   posterior pituitaryF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Exam 18: Endocrine Glands

In hypocalcemia,

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-Based on these laboratory results, which patient is most likely to have the following pathological condition: destructive tumor of anterior pituitary that destroys TSH secreting cells?

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-The figure illustrates the kidney and the adrenal gland. What does "E" represent?

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Match the pathological condition with its cause. -diabetes insipidus

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Oxytocin is responsible for

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-The figure illustrates the posterior view of the thyroid gland. What does "E" represent?

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-The figure illustrates the posterior view of the thyroid gland. What does "A" represent?

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Which of the following situations might be the result of hypersecretion of glucocorticoids?

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-The figure illustrates the kidney and the adrenal gland. What does "A" represent?

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A person with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) forgets to take their insulin. This causes

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The hypothalamohypophysial portal system carries hormones from the

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Which of the following ions is necessary for thyroid hormone production?

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Julie was diagnosed with an aggressive tumor of the thyroid. Surgery was performed to remove the thyroid. However, post-operatively, Julie's blood calcium levels began declining to life-threatening levels. This decline is most likely due to

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Read the two statements and use the following key to answer them. -(1) blood calcium levels if parathyroid secretion decreases (2) blood calcium levels if parathyroid hormone secretion increases

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Hormones are released from the posterior pituitary when posterior pituitary cells are stimulated by

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Match the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes. -ovary

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Match the hormone with its appropriate function. -calcitonin

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The adrenal medulla

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Match the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes. -thyroid

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-Label part "B" on the diagram.

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