Question 1

What chemical is secreted by the kidneys when blood sodium is low and (or) blood pressure is low?

Accepted Answer

A)  Renin
B)  Angiotensin
C)  ACTH
D)  AldosteroneE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Declining immune response in the elderly may be a result of thymus gland shrinkage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A deficiency of ADH will result in

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes insipidus.
B)  diabetes mellitus.
C)  large urine volume and increased thirst.
D)  Both diabetes insipidus and large urine volume and increased thirst are correct.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

What hormone is antagonistic to the actions of aldosterone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cortisol
B)  Atrial natriuretic hormone
C)  ACTH
D)  EpinephrineE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

The hormones secreted by the thymus are called thymosins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the function of thyroxine?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases the metabolic rate.
B)  It stimulates the kidney to reabsorb water.
C)  It raises blood sugar.
D)  It stimulates protein synthesis.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Explain what is meant by negative feedback in reference to hormone regulation.

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Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a long term complication of diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blindness
B)  Kidney and heart disease
C)  Atherosclerosis
D)  Loss of hearingE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Atrial natriuretic hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  is produced by the heart.
B)  is secreted when blood volume is too high.
C)  inhibits aldosterone secretion.
D)  All apply.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The pancreas is composed of glandular and nervous tissue.
The pancreas is composed of exocrine and endocrine glandular tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the stimulus for the release of glucagon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreasing blood glucose levels
B)  Decreasing blood sodium levels
C)  Increasing blood glucose levels
D)  Increasing blood calcium levelsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

An increase in growth hormone during growing years will cause

Accepted Answer

A)  gigantism.
B)  pituitary dwarfism.
C)  acromegaly.
D)  diabetes insipidus.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Excessive PTH can lead to hypocalcemia.
Deficient PTH can lead to hypocalcemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What hormone is NOT involved in regulating fuel metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ghrelin
B)  Cortisol
C)  Glucagon
D)  InsulinE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an example of antagonistic hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aldosterone,atrial natriuretic hormone
B)  Calcitonin,parathyroid hormone
C)  Androgens,estrogens
D)  Insulin,glucagonE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT true of androgens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Causes growth of body and pubic hair
B)  Stimulates oil and sweat glands
C)  Small amounts are produced by the adrenal medulla
D)  Enlarges the vocal cords to lower the voiceE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Which portion of the adrenal gland may be associated with the sympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medulla
B)  Cortex
C)  Medulla and cortexD) All of the above
E) None of the above

Question 18

The pituitary hormone ACTH will stimulate the ____ to produce its hormones.

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid gland
B)  adrenal cortex
C)  adrenal medulla
D)  gonadsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a peptide hormone group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Modified amino acids
B)  Lipids
C)  Proteins
D)  GlycoproteinsE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

With what portion of the brain is the pituitary associated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cerebrum
B)  Cerebellum
C)  Thalamus
D)  HypothalamusE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 10: The Endocrine System

What hormone is NOT involved in regulating fuel metabolism?

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Atrial natriuretic hormone

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Declining immune response in the elderly may be a result of thymus gland shrinkage.

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Which of the following is NOT a long term complication of diabetes mellitus?

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Which portion of the adrenal gland may be associated with the sympathetic nervous system?

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Which of the following is NOT true of androgens?

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The pituitary hormone ACTH will stimulate the ____ to produce its hormones.

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What is the stimulus for the release of glucagon?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of antagonistic hormones?

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What chemical is secreted by the kidneys when blood sodium is low and (or) blood pressure is low?

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What is the function of thyroxine?

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Which of the following is NOT a peptide hormone group?

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Excessive PTH can lead to hypocalcemia. Deficient PTH can lead to hypocalcemia.

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Explain what is meant by negative feedback in reference to hormone regulation.

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An increase in growth hormone during growing years will cause

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What hormone is antagonistic to the actions of aldosterone?

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The hormones secreted by the thymus are called thymosins.

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A deficiency of ADH will result in

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The pancreas is composed of glandular and nervous tissue. The pancreas is composed of exocrine and endocrine glandular tissues.

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With what portion of the brain is the pituitary associated?

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