Question 1

Diabetes insipidus is caused by

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A)   a lack of insulin.
B)   an excess of insulin.
C)   a lack of ADH.
D)   an excess of ADH.
E)   a defective response of target cells to insulin.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

Cortisol is released during the __________ stage of stress.

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The answer of Cortisol is released during the __________ stage...

Question 3

Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is an example of this.

Accepted Answer

A)   G protein
B)   second messenger
C)   first messenger
D)   hormoneE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

This endocrine gland is large in children but shrinks with age and its secretions affect the production and differentiation of specific white blood cells involved in immunity.

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A)   thymus
B)   thyroid
C)   parathyroid
D)   hypothalamus
E)   thalamusF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 5

For water soluble hormones,target cell receptors are usually found here.

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A)   in the nucleus
B)   in the cytoplasm
C)   in the rough endoplasmic reticulum
D)   in the plasma membraneE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Cancer patients often develop endocrine disorders because

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A)   cancer cells sometimes secrete hormones inappropriately.
B)   hormones are used to treat cancer.
C)   cancers have no effect on endocrine glands.
D)   hormones cause cancers.
E)   cancer patients have unusual hormones.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

A deficiency of hormones from the adrenal medulla is likely to produce

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A)   high blood pressure.
B)   increased heart rate.
C)   elevated blood sugar.
D)   sodium loss in the urine.
E)   none of the above.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Hormone/receptor binding may lead to secretion of another different hormone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The pancreas functions as part of the endocrine system and the __________ system.

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The answer of The pancreas functions as part of the...

Question 10

Oxytocin acts on the myoepithelial cells of the breasts and causes them to eject breast milk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Oversecretion of GH during childhood causes this disorder.

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A)   acromegaly
B)   gigantism
C)   exophthalmia
D)   hyperlipidemiaE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Alpha cells of the pancreatic islets produce this hormone.

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A)   glucagon
B)   calcitonin
C)   aldosterone
D)   glycogen
E)   insulinF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 13

Which statement below describes the action of thymosin hormones?

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A)   They stimulate production of sex cells.
B)   They regulate sleep - wake cycles.
C)   They stimulate production of immune cells.
D)   They regulate production of T3 and T4.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Patterns of repeated activity such as contraction and relaxation of the heart and inhaling followed by exhaling in breathing are common examples of circadian rhythms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Diabetes insipidus is a metabolic disease caused by lack of insulin or decreased sensitivity to insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

This hormone causes protein synthesis,promotes fatty acid release from adipose tissue,and stimulates glucose formation from non-sugar sources.

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A)   aldosterone
B)   GH
C)   FSH
D)   cortisol
E)   reninF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

Melanocyte-stimulating hormone,which regulates the formation of melanin,is produced by the

Accepted Answer

A)   pars intermedia of the pituitary gland.
B)   posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
C)   pineal gland.
D)   adrenal gland.
E)   epidermis.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

A group of lipids called __________ have powerful,regulating effects on a variety of tissues.

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The answer of A group of lipids called __________ have...

Question 19

Steroid hormones are lipid soluble,so they cannot pass through the plasma membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The ________ gland is a hormone-secreting structure located deep between the cerebral hemispheres,attached to the roof of the third ventricle.It is involved in functioning of the biological clock.

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The answer of The ________ gland is a hormone-secreting structure...

Exam 11: Endocrine System

Steroid hormones are lipid soluble,so they cannot pass through the plasma membrane.

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Diabetes insipidus is caused by

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Melanocyte-stimulating hormone,which regulates the formation of melanin,is produced by the

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The ________ gland is a hormone-secreting structure located deep between the cerebral hemispheres,attached to the roof of the third ventricle.It is involved in functioning of the biological clock.

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Cortisol is released during the __________ stage of stress.

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Diabetes insipidus is a metabolic disease caused by lack of insulin or decreased sensitivity to insulin.

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A group of lipids called __________ have powerful,regulating effects on a variety of tissues.

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The pancreas functions as part of the endocrine system and the __________ system.

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For water soluble hormones,target cell receptors are usually found here.

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This endocrine gland is large in children but shrinks with age and its secretions affect the production and differentiation of specific white blood cells involved in immunity.

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Oxytocin acts on the myoepithelial cells of the breasts and causes them to eject breast milk.

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Hormone/receptor binding may lead to secretion of another different hormone.

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Oversecretion of GH during childhood causes this disorder.

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Alpha cells of the pancreatic islets produce this hormone.

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Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is an example of this.

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Which statement below describes the action of thymosin hormones?

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A deficiency of hormones from the adrenal medulla is likely to produce

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This hormone causes protein synthesis,promotes fatty acid release from adipose tissue,and stimulates glucose formation from non-sugar sources.

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Patterns of repeated activity such as contraction and relaxation of the heart and inhaling followed by exhaling in breathing are common examples of circadian rhythms.

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Cancer patients often develop endocrine disorders because

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