Question 1

The adrenal medulla controls the short term response to stress by

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A)   raising blood glucose levels.
B)   breaking down protein and fat.
C)   reducing inflammation.
D)   suppressing immune cells.
E)   increasing blood volume.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

The effects initiated by the endocrine system are longer lasting than those of the nervous system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which disorder is characterized by the overproduction of growth hormone in an adult?

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A)   acromegaly
B)   diabetes mellitus
C)   pituitary dwarfism
D)   simple goiter
E)   none of theseF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Parathyroid hormone also activates ________ in the kidneys.

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A)   vitamin D
B)   vitamin C
C)   vitamin B
D)   cholesterol
E)   calciumF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following statements is not true concerning the hypothalamus?

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A)   The hypothalamus acts as the link between the nervous and endocrine systems.
B)   The hypothalamus regulates the internal environment of the body.
C)   The hypothalamus communicates with the somatic nervous system.
D)   The hypothalamus controls the glandular secretions of the pituitary gland.
E)   The hypothalamus produces antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Describe the characteristics of individuals with type 2 diabetes.

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Type 2 diabetes is primarily found in ad...

Question 7

Explain how the adrenal cortex responds to long term stress.

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Stress triggers the hypothalamus to rele...

Question 8

Some of the hormones produced by the anterior pituitary have an effect on other glands. Which of the following does not?

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A)   LH
B)   ACTH
C)   growth hormone
D)   TSH
E)   gonadotropic hormoneF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following hormones is controlled by positive feedback?

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A)   prolactin
B)   oxytocin
C)   growth hormone
D)   antidiuretic hormone
E)   gonadotropic hormoneF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

The hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary communicate via a portal system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not involved in blood glucose homeostasis?

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A)   liver
B)   muscle
C)   adipose tissue
D)   stomach
E)   glucagonF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Which disorder is associated with a low level of parathyroid hormone?

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A)   tetany
B)   osteoporosis
C)   myxedema
D)   exophthalmic goiter
E)   simple goiterF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is not an endocrine gland?

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A)   duodenum
B)   pituitary
C)   adrenal
D)   pineal
E)   thymusF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following is a feature of an endocrine gland?

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A)   secretes a hormone directly into the bloodstream
B)   secretes a hormone into a gland or duct
C)   the product of these glands is carried into the lumen of an organ
D)   characterized by the salivary glands
E)   they do not respond to a negative feedback systemF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone is involved in the regulation of both the testes and the ovaries.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most of the diabetics in the United States have type 1 diabetes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If an individual is exposed to external stress, the nervous system is capable of responding faster than the endocrine system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Both the adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex are under control of hormones produced by the anterior pituitary hormone and hypothalamus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not involved in the regulation of the reproductive system?

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A)   adrenal gland
B)   hypothalamus
C)   anterior pituitary
D)   testes/ovaries
E)   nervous systemF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Where are the adrenal glands located?

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A)   in the brain
B)   in the neck
C)   on top of the kidneys
D)   near the ovaries/testes
E)   near the small intestineF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Exam 16: Endocring System

Both the adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex are under control of hormones produced by the anterior pituitary hormone and hypothalamus.

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Which of the following statements is not true concerning the hypothalamus?

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If an individual is exposed to external stress, the nervous system is capable of responding faster than the endocrine system.

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Which of the following is not involved in the regulation of the reproductive system?

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The hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary communicate via a portal system.

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Most of the diabetics in the United States have type 1 diabetes.

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The effects initiated by the endocrine system are longer lasting than those of the nervous system.

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Explain how the adrenal cortex responds to long term stress.

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Which of the following is not an endocrine gland?

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Which disorder is characterized by the overproduction of growth hormone in an adult?

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Which disorder is associated with a low level of parathyroid hormone?

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Which of the following hormones is controlled by positive feedback?

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Where are the adrenal glands located?

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Which of the following is not involved in blood glucose homeostasis?

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Describe the characteristics of individuals with type 2 diabetes.

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Gonadotropin-releasing hormone is involved in the regulation of both the testes and the ovaries.

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Some of the hormones produced by the anterior pituitary have an effect on other glands. Which of the following does not?

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The adrenal medulla controls the short term response to stress by

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Parathyroid hormone also activates ________ in the kidneys.

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Which of the following is a feature of an endocrine gland?

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