Question 1

Which of the following would NOT affect blood glucose levels?

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A)  fat content of a meal
B)  gastrointestinal hormones
C)  breakdown of glycogen
D)  autonomic nervous system
E)  protein content of a mealF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Insulin shock occurs when there is

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A)  damage to pancreatic beta cells.
B)  too much glucagon available.
C)  a rapid fall in the blood sugar level.
D)  overstimulation of alpha cells.
E)  not enough glucagon available.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

The hypothalamohypophysial tract carries

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

Question 4

Match the pathological condition with its cause.
-Addison's disease

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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 ADH,F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

The amount of melatonin secreted by the pineal gland is regulated by

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A)  the stress response.
B)  blood glucose levels.
C)  a person's individual metabolic rate.
D)  the amount of sleep a person gets.
E)  the photoperiod (the daily amount of daylight) .F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 6

A function of the hypothalamohypophysial tract is to

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A)  move ADH from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary.
B)  move releasing hormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.
C)  carry action potentials to the posterior pituitary causing the release of oxytocin.
D)  cause the release of insulin from the anterior pituitary.
E)  form a vascular connection from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Anterior pituitary hormones

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A)  are all proteins or glycoproteins.
B)  are transported in the hypothalamohypophysial portal system.
C)  bind to intracellular receptor molecules.
D)  have a half-life of hours.
E)  are released as a direct result of action potentials.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 8

ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is also called vasopressin because at high concentrations it causes

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A)  increased urine output.
B)  constriction of blood vessels.
C)  increased potassium secretion by the kidneys.
D)  decreased sodium retention by the kidneys.
E)  dilation of blood vessels.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

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 levels,F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

When blood sugar levels decrease,

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A)  insulin and glucagon secretion increase.
B)  insulin and glucagon secretion decrease.
C)  insulin secretion increases; glucagon secretion decreases.
D)  insulin secretion decreases; glucagon secretion increases.
E)  there is no change in insulin or glucagon levels.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

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) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Which pancreatic cells is correctly matched to its secretion?

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A)  beta cells - digestive enzymes
B)  acini cells - somatostatin
C)  alpha cells - glucagon
D)  delta cells - insulinE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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A)  tends to inhibit osteoclasts.
B)  decreases blood calcium levels.
C)  allows the kidneys to retain calcium.
D)  increases calcium excretion by the intestine.
E)  stimulates kidneys to excrete calcium.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 14

The hypothalamohypophysial tract connects the hypothalamus to the

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A)  anterior pituitary.
B)  posterior pituitary.
C)  adenohypophysis.
D)  infundibulum.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The glucocorticoids

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A)  stimulate gluconeogenesis.
B)  increase the inflammatory response.
C)  supplement the sex hormones from the gonads.
D)  decrease synthesis of glycogen.
E)  stimulate glycogenolysis.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

The ________ pituitary is a neural extension of the hypothalamus.

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The answer of The ________ pituitary is a neural extension...

Question 17

Glucagon primarily influences cells of the

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A)  brain.
B)  liver.
C)  kidneys.
D)  smooth muscle.
E)  pancreas.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Match the cell type with the hormone produced by that cell type.
-cells of parathyroid gland

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A)  mineralocorticoids
B)  PTH
C)  insulin
D)  ADH
E)  T3,F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Chronic hypersecretion of growth hormone as a child would result in

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A)  pituitary dwarfism.
B)  acromegaly.
C)  myxedema.
D)  giantism.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 20

The endocrine glands located on top of the kidneys are the

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A)  thyroid glands.
B)  vestibular glands.
C)  adrenal glands.
D)  parathyroid glands.
E)  renal glands.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Exam 18: Endocrine Glands

The glucocorticoids

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Which of the following would NOT affect blood glucose levels?

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Glucagon primarily influences cells of the

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Match the pathological condition with its cause. -Addison's disease

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Which pancreatic cells is correctly matched to its secretion?

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The hypothalamohypophysial tract connects the hypothalamus to the

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Insulin shock occurs when there is

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

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The amount of melatonin secreted by the pineal gland is regulated by

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ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is also called vasopressin because at high concentrations it causes

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Match the hormone with its appropriate function. -calcitonin

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Anterior pituitary hormones

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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When blood sugar levels decrease,

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Match the cell type with the hormone produced by that cell type. -cells of parathyroid gland

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