Question 1

-Letter I on the figure identifies the ________.

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Question 2

A high glucose level due to the inadequate secretion of insulin is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   acromegaly
B)   cretinism
C)   Cushing's syndrome
D)   diabetes mellitus
E)   diabetes insipidusF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

The ________ gland is a small gland located between the cerebral hemispheres that secretes a hormone called melatonin.

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Question 4

Which hormone increases energy production by cells, stimulates protein synthesis, and speeds up the repair of damaged tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)   Aldosterone
B)   Thyroid hormones
C)   Cortisol
D)   TSH
E)   FSHF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

-The gland at letter B on the figure is the ________.
B.

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Question 6

The _______ stimulates the thyroid gland to release its hormones.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

A severe type of hypothyroidism that is most common in females over age 50 is ________.

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Question 8

Prolonged stress causes the release of the hormone ________.

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Question 9

Which hormone stimulates the body to retain sodium and water and is important for maintaining blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Aldosterone
B)   Thyroid-stimulating hormone
C)   Cortisol
D)   Calcitonin
E)   EpinephrineF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

The four small glands embedded into the posterior surface of the thyroid gland are the _______ glands.

Accepted Answer

parathyroid

Question 11

Which gland or organ has cells that release glucagon?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thyroid
B)   Parathyroid
C)   Adrenal
D)   Pancreas
E)   HypothalamusF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 12

The ________ hormone (ADH) stimulates the kidneys to conserve water by decreasing urine output and assists in the maintenance of blood pressure.

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The answer of The ________ hormone (ADH) stimulates the kidneys...

Question 13

-Letter G on the figure shows the ________.

Accepted Answer

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-Letter G on the figure shows the...

Question 14

Which hormone, released by the heart, regulates blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thymosin
B)   Melatonin
C)   Erythropoietin
D)   Atrial natriuretic peptide
E)   ACTHF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

-Letter F on the figure indicates the ________.

Accepted Answer

testes

Question 16

The body's physiologic response to stress consists of a group of reactions called the general _______, which is primarily caused by the release of hormones.

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Question 17

The hormone atrial natriuretic peptide is released by which organ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stomach
B)   Small intestine
C)   Kidneys
D)   Heart
E)   LiverF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

The ____ secretes a hormone called erythropoietin, which stimulates blood cell production.

Accepted Answer

A)   pineal body
B)   heart
C)   kidney
D)   thymus
E)   pancreasF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Which of the following hormone categories requires G-protein to activate enzymes inside a cell?

Accepted Answer

A)   Steroidal
B)   Nonsteroidal
C)   Prostaglandins
D)   Gonadal
E)   AdrenalF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 20

________ disease is a condition in which the adrenal glands fail to produce enough corticosteroids.

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Exam 33: The Endocrine System

-Letter I on the figure identifies the ________.

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A high glucose level due to the inadequate secretion of insulin is ____.

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The ________ gland is a small gland located between the cerebral hemispheres that secretes a hormone called melatonin.

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Which hormone increases energy production by cells, stimulates protein synthesis, and speeds up the repair of damaged tissues?

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-The gland at letter B on the figure is the ________. B.

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The _______ stimulates the thyroid gland to release its hormones.

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A severe type of hypothyroidism that is most common in females over age 50 is ________.

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Prolonged stress causes the release of the hormone ________.

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Which hormone stimulates the body to retain sodium and water and is important for maintaining blood pressure?

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The four small glands embedded into the posterior surface of the thyroid gland are the _______ glands.

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Which gland or organ has cells that release glucagon?

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The ________ hormone (ADH) stimulates the kidneys to conserve water by decreasing urine output and assists in the maintenance of blood pressure.

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-Letter G on the figure shows the ________.

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Which hormone, released by the heart, regulates blood pressure?

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-Letter F on the figure indicates the ________.

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The body's physiologic response to stress consists of a group of reactions called the general _______, which is primarily caused by the release of hormones.

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The hormone atrial natriuretic peptide is released by which organ?

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The ____ secretes a hormone called erythropoietin, which stimulates blood cell production.

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Which of the following hormone categories requires G-protein to activate enzymes inside a cell?

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________ disease is a condition in which the adrenal glands fail to produce enough corticosteroids.

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