Question 1

Cells in the brain

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A)   can absorb glucose without insulin stimulation.
B)   prefer fats to glucose for energy production.
C)   are sensitive to insulin but not to glucagon.
D)   are very sensitive to high concentrations of glucagon.
E)   can store glycogen, to be used later for glucose release.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

The term used to describe excess production of urine is

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A)   polyuria.
B)   polydipsia.
C)   hematuria.
D)   glycosuria.
E)   polyphagia.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Describe the three phases of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) that constitute the body's response tostress. Which endocrine secretions play dominant roles in the alarm and resistance phases?

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Question 4

Where does the chemical reaction between thyroglobulin and iodine take place?

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A)   in lysosomes
B)   in rough endoplasmic reticulum
C)   in the follicle cavity
D)   in pinocytotic vesicles
E)   in apical microvilliF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following is not true regarding target cells?

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A)   They have receptors for a specific hormone.
B)   They can be anywhere in the body.
C)   They are associated with synapses.
D)   They can respond to more than one hormone if they have receptors for each one.
E)   If a target cell lacks receptors for a hormone then it cannot bind that hormone.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 6

Which group of hormones cause an anti-inflammatory action?

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A)   thyroglobulins
B)   mineralocorticoids
C)   pancreatic hormones
D)   antidiuretic hormones
E)   glucocorticoidsF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Akinase is an enzyme that performs

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A)   phosphorylation.
B)   as a membrane channel.
C)   active transport.
D)   protein synthesis.
E)   as an antibody.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

The pancreatic hormone that causes blood sugar levels to fall is

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A)   cortisol.
B)   somatotropin.
C)   insulin.
D)   glucagon.
E)   aldosterone.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following hormones may lead to acromegaly if hypersecreted after closure of the epiphysealplates?

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A)   cortisol
B)   parathyroid hormone
C)   insulin
D)   growth hormone
E)   epinephrineF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

The effects of this hormone oppose aldosterone.

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A)   ADH
B)   oxytocin
C)   inhibin
D)   atrial natriuretic peptide
E)   reninF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

The hormone that plays a pivotal role in setting the metabolic rate and thus impacting body temperatureis

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A)   somatotropin.
B)   thyroxine.
C)   calcitonin.
D)   parathyroid hormone.
E)   glucagon.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Activity of which of the following cells is inhibited by calcitonin release?

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A)   alpha cells
B)   osteoclasts
C)   osteoblasts
D)   C cells
E)   all cells in the bodyF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Which problem is related to untreated diabetes mellitus?

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A)   damage to the retina
B)   neuropathy
C)   gastric ulcers
D)   goiter
E)   retinal problems and nerve problemsF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Why might someone want to take erythropoietin in a non-medical situation?

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A)   to increase muscle mass
B)   to sleep
C)   to increase oxygen-carrying capacity and increase stamina
D)   to increase the chance of getting pregnant
E)   to increase sex driveF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Liver cells respond to growth hormone by releasing hormones called

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A)   gonadotrophins.
B)   prostaglandins.
C)   hepatic hormones.
D)   somatomedins.
E)   glucocorticoids.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Excess secretion of growth hormone during early development will cause

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

Question 17

The adrenal medulla primarily secretes

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A)   epinephrine.
B)   norepinephrine.
C)   dopamine.
D)   cortisol.
E)   aldosterone.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 18

The two lobes of the pituitary gland together produce or store how many hormones?

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A)   3
B)   5
C)   7
D)   9
E)   16F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 19

The humoral control of hormone release may be triggered which of the following factors?

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A)   blood level of an ion like calcium
B)   blood level of a pituitary hormone
C)   blood level of a hypothalamic hormone
D)   nervous stimuli
E)   neurotransmitter activationF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

Cholecalciferol is synthesized within the

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A)   bone marrow of the skeletal system.
B)   splenic pulp of the lymphatic system.
C)   endothelial linings of the cardiovascular system.
D)   hypothalamus of the nervous system.
E)   epidermis of the integumentary system.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Exam 18: The Endocrine System

Which of the following hormones may lead to acromegaly if hypersecreted after closure of the epiphysealplates?

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Which problem is related to untreated diabetes mellitus?

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Cholecalciferol is synthesized within the

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The pancreatic hormone that causes blood sugar levels to fall is

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Cells in the brain

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The term used to describe excess production of urine is

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Which of the following is not true regarding target cells?

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Liver cells respond to growth hormone by releasing hormones called

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Describe the three phases of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) that constitute the body's response tostress. Which endocrine secretions play dominant roles in the alarm and resistance phases?

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The two lobes of the pituitary gland together produce or store how many hormones?

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The adrenal medulla primarily secretes

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Where does the chemical reaction between thyroglobulin and iodine take place?

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The effects of this hormone oppose aldosterone.

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The hormone that plays a pivotal role in setting the metabolic rate and thus impacting body temperatureis

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Why might someone want to take erythropoietin in a non-medical situation?

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Which group of hormones cause an anti-inflammatory action?

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Activity of which of the following cells is inhibited by calcitonin release?

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Akinase is an enzyme that performs

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Excess secretion of growth hormone during early development will cause

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The humoral control of hormone release may be triggered which of the following factors?

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