Question 1

During a race, a long-distance runner twisted his ankle. He finished the race without feeling any pain in his ankle. This lack of the perception of pain could be the result of an increase in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   gonadotropins
B)   lipotropins
C)   somatotropins
D)   epinephrine
E)   beta endorphinsF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

The posterior pituitary secretes ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   chiasmatic hormones
B)   tropic hormones
C)   transcriptional hormones
D)   interstitial hormones
E)   neurohormonesF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Match the hormone with its appropriate function.
-TSH

Accepted Answer

A)  Stimulates synthesis of thyroid hormones
B)  Increases adrenal cortex secretions
C)  Development of immune system
D)  Milk production
E)  Decreases blood Ca2+ levelsF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

During exercise, the energy necessary to sustain skeletal muscle cell contraction comes from

Accepted Answer

A)   increased insulin production.
B)   increased epinephrine and glucagon release.
C)   decreased sympathetic nervous system activity.
D)   storing glucose as glycogen.
E)   conservation of glucose.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Hypersecretion of inhibin would result in

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A)   decreased FSH secretion and disruption of normal reproductive cycles.
B)   decreased LH secretion and the absence of spermatogenesis in males.
C)   increased FSH secretion and the overproduction of ovarian follicles.
D)   increased LH secretion and the overproduction of ovarian follicles.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

In hypocalcemia,

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A)   incidence of bone fractures increases.
B)   muscular weakness is common.
C)   cardiac arrhythmias occur.
D)   constipation becomes a problem.
E)   the nervous system becomes depressed.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

Which endocrine gland secretions do not appear to decrease as one ages?

Accepted Answer

A)   Melatonin
B)   Growth hormone
C)   Thyroid hormones
D)   Parathyroid hormoneE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)  regulates the release of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   prolactin and oxytocin
B)   follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone
C)   estrogen and testosterone
D)   progesterone and prolactin
E)   thyrotropin-releasing hormone and thyroid-stimulating hormoneF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

Match the pathological condition with its cause.
-Diabetes insipidus

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased amounts of thyroid hormone
B)  Increased amounts of thyroid hormone
C)  Abnormally low levels of aldosterone and cortisol
D)  Increased levels of growth hormone in adults
E)  Lack of ADHF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following are NOT an endogenously produced analgesics?

Accepted Answer

A)   Interleukin-2
B)   Enkephalins
C)   Dynorphins
D)   EndorphinsE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which condition would likely have the following symptoms: polyuria, acidosis, hyponatremia, and tetany of skeletal muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hyposecretion of glucocorticoids
B)   Hypersecretion of mineralocorticoids
C)   Hyposecretion of androgens
D)   Hyposecretion of mineralocorticoidsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Use the following information concerning thyroid hormone secretion to determine the best answer.
Normal serum levels for TS1U1B13S1U1B0, TS1U1B14S1U1B0, and TSH are as follows:  Consider the following laboratory results of thyroid function and TSH levels. 
-Based on these laboratory results, which patient is most likely to have the following pathological condition: Graves disease?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the following information concerning thyroid hormone...

Question 13

The adrenal cortex

Accepted Answer

A)   is derived from mesoderm.
B)   is derived from neural crest cells.
C)   is considered part of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
D)   secretes epinephrine.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

A person working outside in the hot sun can perspire a great deal. This increase in perspiration results in an increase in water loss from the body. Increased water loss causes the blood osmolality to increase. This increased osmolality is "sensed" by the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   kidneys
B)   osmoreceptors
C)   cerebral cortex
D)   anterior pituitary
E)   baroreceptorsF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following glands is both an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thyroid gland
B)   Adrenal gland
C)   Pancreas
D)   Parathyroid gland
E)   Pituitary glandF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Which of these hormones is NOT secreted by the adrenal cortex?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cortisol
B)   Norepinephrine
C)   Androgens
D)   Aldosterone
E)   GlucocorticoidsF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Osmoreceptor cells in the hypothalamus are involved in the secretion of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   GH (growth hormone) 
B)   aldosterone
C)   ADH (antidiuretic hormone) 
D)   ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) 
E)   PTH (parathyroid hormone) F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

What is the function of thymosin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Regulates metabolism
B)   Development and maturation of the immune system
C)   Regulates sleep cycles
D)   Development and maturation of the adrenal glandsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

ADH (antidiuretic hormone)  is also called vasopressin because at high concentrations it causes

Accepted Answer

A)   increased urine output.
B)   constriction of blood vessels.
C)   increased potassium secretion by the kidneys.
D)   decreased sodium retention by the kidneys.
E)   dilation of blood vessels.F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Synthesis of progesterone in the ovary and testosterone in the testis is stimulated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   LH (luteinizing hormone) 
B)   MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone) 
C)   TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) 
D)   ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) 
E)   FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Exam 18: Endocrine Glands

Hypersecretion of inhibin would result in

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Which endocrine gland secretions do not appear to decrease as one ages?

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Which of the following glands is both an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland?

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What is the function of thymosin?

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During exercise, the energy necessary to sustain skeletal muscle cell contraction comes from

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Which condition would likely have the following symptoms: polyuria, acidosis, hyponatremia, and tetany of skeletal muscles?

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During a race, a long-distance runner twisted his ankle. He finished the race without feeling any pain in his ankle. This lack of the perception of pain could be the result of an increase in ________.

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ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is also called vasopressin because at high concentrations it causes

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Match the hormone with its appropriate function. -TSH

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Osmoreceptor cells in the hypothalamus are involved in the secretion of ________.

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The adrenal cortex

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Which of the following are NOT an endogenously produced analgesics?

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In hypocalcemia,

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Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) regulates the release of ________.

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A person working outside in the hot sun can perspire a great deal. This increase in perspiration results in an increase in water loss from the body. Increased water loss causes the blood osmolality to increase. This increased osmolality is "sensed" by the ________.

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The posterior pituitary secretes ________.

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Which of these hormones is NOT secreted by the adrenal cortex?

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Match the pathological condition with its cause. -Diabetes insipidus

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Synthesis of progesterone in the ovary and testosterone in the testis is stimulated by ________.

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Exam 18: Endocrine Glands

Hypersecretion of inhibin would result in

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Which endocrine gland secretions do not appear to decrease as one ages?

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Which of the following glands is both an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland?

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What is the function of thymosin?

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During exercise, the energy necessary to sustain skeletal muscle cell contraction comes from

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Which condition would likely have the following symptoms: polyuria, acidosis, hyponatremia, and tetany of skeletal muscles?

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During a race, a long-distance runner twisted his ankle. He finished the race without feeling any pain in his ankle. This lack of the perception of pain could be the result of an increase in ________.

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ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is also called vasopressin because at high concentrations it causes

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Match the hormone with its appropriate function. -TSH

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Osmoreceptor cells in the hypothalamus are involved in the secretion of ________.

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The adrenal cortex

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Which of the following are NOT an endogenously produced analgesics?

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In hypocalcemia,

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Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) regulates the release of ________.

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A person working outside in the hot sun can perspire a great deal. This increase in perspiration results in an increase in water loss from the body. Increased water loss causes the blood osmolality to increase. This increased osmolality is "sensed" by the ________.

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The posterior pituitary secretes ________.

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Which of these hormones is NOT secreted by the adrenal cortex?

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Match the pathological condition with its cause. -Diabetes insipidus

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Synthesis of progesterone in the ovary and testosterone in the testis is stimulated by ________.

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