Question 1

Read the two statements and use the following key to answer them.
-(1)  amount of water reabsorbed by the kidney when ADH is present
(2)  amount of water reabsorbed by the kidney when ADH is absent

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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) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 2

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) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a type of cell found in the pancreas?

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A)   acinar cells
B)   gamma cells
C)   delta cells
D)   alpha cells
E)   beta cellsF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Which gland does NOT produce reproductive hormones?

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A)   ovaries
B)   testes
C)   placenta
D)   thyroid
E)   pituitary glandF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

During a race, a long-distance runner twisted his ankle. He finished the race without feeling any pain in his ankle. This lack of the perception of pain could be the result of an increase in

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A)   gonadotropins.
B)   lipotropins.
C)   somatotropins.
D)   epinephrine.
E)   beta endorphins.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Which of the following characteristics is associated with hyposecretion of thyroid hormones?

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A)   weight gain
B)   exophthalmos
C)   warm, flushed skin
D)   increased heart rate
E)   weight lossF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Match the hormone with the best description.
-relaxin

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A)  aids in spermatogenesis
B)  inhibits FSH secretion
C)  menstrual cycle
D)  increases flexibility of connective tissueE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Match the hormone with its appropriate function.
-prolactin

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates synthesis of thyroid hormones
B)  increases adrenal cortex secretions
C)  development of immune system
D)  milk production
E)  decreases blood calcium levelsF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a description of acromegaly?

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A)   enlargement of feet, hands and face
B)   chronic hypoglycemia
C)   no height increase
D)   broad nose and enlarged tongueE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

What is/are the function(s)  of inhibin?

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A)   inhibits secretion of FSH from the anterior pituitary gland
B)   inhibits secretion of luteinizing hormone from the anterior pituitary gland
C)   inhibits secretion of estrogen from the ovaries
D)   All of the choices are functions of inhibin.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

An injection of epinephrine would

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A)   increase heart rate, increase blood pressure, and increase gastric tract motility.
B)   decrease heart rate, decrease blood pressure, and increase gastric tract motility.
C)   increase heart rate, increase blood pressure, and decrease gastric tract motility.
D)   decrease heart rate, decrease gastric motility, and increase blood pressure.
E)   have no effect on the heart or the GI tract.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

Hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary is controlled by

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A)   hormones of the thalamus.
B)   neurohormones of the hypothalamus.
C)   itself (anterior pituitary)  because it is the master gland of the body.
D)   the overall rate of metabolism.
E)   neurons from the hypothalamus.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following helps to keep blood nutrients at normal levels six to eight hours after a meal?

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A)   parasympathetic stimulation of the pancreas
B)   breakdown of glycogen in the liver releasing glucose
C)   increased production of insulin by the pancreas
D)   increased glucose uptake by cells
E)   glycogen synthesisF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 15

ADH (antidiuretic hormone)  secretion will increase when

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A)   blood osmolality increases.
B)   blood pressure increases.
C)   blood volume increases.
D)   blood pressure decreases.
E)   Both blood osmolality increases and blood pressure decreases are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

The connecting stalk between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland is the

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A)   tectum.
B)   cerebral peduncle.
C)   hippocampus.
D)   infundibulum.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Increased insulin secretion immediately following a meal will result in increased

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A)   fat catabolism.
B)   glycogenolysis.
C)   gluconeogenesis.
D)   glycogen synthesis.
E)   release of glucose into the circulatory system.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Match the hormone with its appropriate function.
-ACTH

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates synthesis of thyroid hormones
B)  increases adrenal cortex secretions
C)  development of immune system
D)  milk production
E)  decreases blood calcium levelsF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)   parathyroid glands
B)   thyroid gland
C)   pharynx
D)   esophagus
E)   tracheaF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 20

-Label part "A" on the diagram.

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

Exam 18: Endocrine Glands

An injection of epinephrine would

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Match the hormone with the best description. -relaxin

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Which of the following is NOT a type of cell found in the pancreas?

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Match the hormone with its appropriate function. -ACTH

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The connecting stalk between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland is the

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-Label part "A" on the diagram.

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Which of the following is NOT a description of acromegaly?

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Match the hormone with its appropriate function. -prolactin

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Read the two statements and use the following key to answer them. -(1) amount of water reabsorbed by the kidney when ADH is present (2) amount of water reabsorbed by the kidney when ADH is absent

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Which of the following characteristics is associated with hyposecretion of thyroid hormones?

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Hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary is controlled by

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What is/are the function(s) of inhibin?

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ADH (antidiuretic hormone) secretion will increase when

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Which of the following helps to keep blood nutrients at normal levels six to eight hours after a meal?

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During a race, a long-distance runner twisted his ankle. He finished the race without feeling any pain in his ankle. This lack of the perception of pain could be the result of an increase in

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

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Which gland does NOT produce reproductive hormones?

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The hypothalamohypophysial tract carries

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Increased insulin secretion immediately following a meal will result in increased

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

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