Question 1

Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone:
-Lowers blood glucose levels

Accepted Answer

A)  follicle-stimulating hormone
B)  parathyroid hormone
C)  antidiuretic hormone
D)  thyroid-stimulating hormone
E)  glucocorticoidsF) growth hormoneG) oxytocinH) insulin

Question 2

Describe the three types of stimuli that activate the endocrine organs.

Accepted Answer

The stimuli that activate endocrine glan...

Question 3

Which of these hormones is released by the adrenal medulla?

Accepted Answer

A)   sex hormones
B)   aldosterone
C)   cortisone
D)   glucocorticoids
E)   epinephrine (adrenaline)

Question 4

Which hormone causes the kidneys to reabsorb more water from forming urine and as a result, increases blood volume?

Accepted Answer

A)   antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
B)   insulin
C)   thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 
D)   cortisol

Question 5

Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone:
-Stimulates development of follicles in female ovaries and sperm development in male testes

Accepted Answer

A)  follicle-stimulating hormone
B)  parathyroid hormone
C)  antidiuretic hormone
D)  thyroid-stimulating hormone
E)  glucocorticoidsF) growth hormoneG) oxytocinH) insulin

Question 6

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is the most important regulator of calcium ion homeostasis of the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which hormone, produced by the placenta, stimulates the ovaries to continue producing estrogen and progesterone so that the lining of the uterine is not sloughed off in menses?

Accepted Answer

A)   human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) 
B)   follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
C)   luteinizing hormone (LH) 
D)   human placental lactogen (hPL) 
E)   oxytocin

Question 8

Diabetes insipidus is caused by hyposecretion of insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Acromegaly is a condition that results from the hypersecretion of growth hormone after long bone growth has ended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone:
-Promotes normal cell metabolism and helps the body resist long-term stressors

Accepted Answer

A)  follicle-stimulating hormone
B)  parathyroid hormone
C)  antidiuretic hormone
D)  thyroid-stimulating hormone
E)  glucocorticoidsF) growth hormoneG) oxytocinH) insulin

Question 11

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it:
-Glucagon

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreas
B)  adrenal cortex
C)  adrenal medulla
D)  anterior pituitary
E)  thymus glandF) hypothalamusG) parathyroid glandsH) thyroid gland

Question 12

Using Figure 9.1, identify the following:
-The pancreas is indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Label H
B)   Label E
C)   Label I
D)   Label A
E)   Label B

Question 13

Which of these hormones regulate calcium levels in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   T₃ and T₄
B)   calcitonin and parathyroid hormone (PTH) 
C)   oxytocin and prolactin
D)   insulin and glucagon
E)   melatonin and glucocorticoids

Question 14

The glucocorticoids promote normal cell metabolism and help the body to resist long-term stressors, primarily by increasing blood glucose levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Some people purchase melatonin as an over-the-counter medication. For what specific purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)   growth of hair and nails
B)   calcium supplement
C)   increase metabolism
D)   sleep aid
E)   blood glucose regulation

Question 16

Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it:
-Prolactin (PRL)

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreas
B)  adrenal cortex
C)  adrenal medulla
D)  anterior pituitary
E)  thymus glandF) hypothalamusG) parathyroid glandsH) thyroid gland

Question 17

Which gland is located in the upper thorax, posterior to the sternum?

Accepted Answer

A)   parathyroid glands
B)   pancreas
C)   testes
D)   thymus
E)   thyroid gland

Question 18

Discuss how renin and angiotensin II lead to aldosterone production to restore low blood pressure to normal.

Accepted Answer

When blood pressure is low, the kidneys ...

Question 19

Releasing and inhibiting hormones produced by the hypothalamus influence the activities of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   pineal gland
B)   anterior pituitary gland
C)   adrenal gland
D)   posterior pituitary gland
E)   thyroid gland

Question 20

Which system produces chemical messengers known as hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)   nervous system
B)   immune system
C)   endocrine system
D)   integumentary system
E)   muscular system

Exam 9: The Endocrine System

Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone: -Lowers blood glucose levels

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Acromegaly is a condition that results from the hypersecretion of growth hormone after long bone growth has ended.

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is the most important regulator of calcium ion homeostasis of the blood.

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Using Figure 9.1, identify the following: -The pancreas is indicated by ________.

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Which of these hormones regulate calcium levels in the body?

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Describe the three types of stimuli that activate the endocrine organs.

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Which gland is located in the upper thorax, posterior to the sternum?

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Which system produces chemical messengers known as hormones?

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Which hormone causes the kidneys to reabsorb more water from forming urine and as a result, increases blood volume?

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Some people purchase melatonin as an over-the-counter medication. For what specific purpose?

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Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Prolactin (PRL)

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Which hormone, produced by the placenta, stimulates the ovaries to continue producing estrogen and progesterone so that the lining of the uterine is not sloughed off in menses?

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Releasing and inhibiting hormones produced by the hypothalamus influence the activities of the ________.

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Discuss how renin and angiotensin II lead to aldosterone production to restore low blood pressure to normal.

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The glucocorticoids promote normal cell metabolism and help the body to resist long-term stressors, primarily by increasing blood glucose levels.

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Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone: -Promotes normal cell metabolism and helps the body resist long-term stressors

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Match the following actions with the appropriate hormone: -Stimulates development of follicles in female ovaries and sperm development in male testes

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Diabetes insipidus is caused by hyposecretion of insulin.

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Match each of the following hormones with the endocrine gland or structure that produces it: -Glucagon

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Which of these hormones is released by the adrenal medulla?

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