Question 1

The thymus plays an important role in the development of T cells.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is a function of glucagon?

Accepted Answer

A)   Promotes the entry of glucose into tissue cells
B)   Tends to decrease blood glucose concentrations
C)   Tends to increase blood glucose concentrations
D)   Converts glucose into glycogen

Question 3

Parathyroid hormone increases calcium absorption in the intestines by activating:

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin A.
B)   vitamin C.
C)   vitamin D.
D)   iron.

Question 4

Match each hormone with its corresponding description.
-causes water retention

Accepted Answer

A)  Antidiuretic hormone
B)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone
C)  Follicle-stimulating hormone
D)  Luteinizing hormone
E)  Lactogenic hormoneF) ProgesteroneG) SomatotropinH) Oxytocin

Question 5

Insulin and glucagon exert antagonistic effects on blood levels of glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following hormones is not secreted by the basophils?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prolactin
B)   Luteinizing hormone
C)   Follicle-stimulating hormone
D)   Thyroid-stimulating hormone

Question 7

One of the few hormones that functions on a positive feedback loop is:

Accepted Answer

A)   ADH.
B)   calcitonin.
C)   oxytocin.
D)   insulin.

Question 8

Growth hormone and insulin are antagonistic hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match each hormone with its structure, function, or the gland that produces it.
-hormone that is produced by the alpha cells of the pancreas

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid hormone
B)  Insulin
C)  Human chorionic gonadotropin
D)  Aldosterone
E)  CalcitoninF) GlucagonG) CortisolH) Parathyroid hormone

Question 10

The pineal gland is part of two systems,the endocrine system and the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An excess of parathyroid hormone can cause increased ossification of bone tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The structure referred to historically as the master gland is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   pituitary.
B)   adrenals.
C)   hypothalamus.
D)   thyroid.

Question 13

The vascular link between the hypothalamus and the adenohypophysis is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)   circulatory system.
B)   hypophyseal portal system.
C)   vascular system.
D)   releasing-inhibiting connection.

Question 14

Growth hormone and insulin are synergistic hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match each hormone with its structure, function, or the gland that produces it.
-hormone that regulates metabolism rate,processes of cell growth,and tissue differentiation

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid hormone
B)  Insulin
C)  Human chorionic gonadotropin
D)  Aldosterone
E)  CalcitoninF) GlucagonG) CortisolH) Parathyroid hormone

Question 16

One difference between T₃ and T₄ is the number of iodine atoms attached to the molecule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

FSH and LH are called gonadotropins because they stimulate the growth and maintenance of the gonads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The thyroid gland is the only endocrine organ that stores its hormones in another form for later release.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain how the renin-angiotensin mechanism operates to maintain blood pressure.

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The renin-angiotensin mechanism is a com...

Question 20

Unlike thyroid hormone,calcitonin is said to have a "general" target.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Endocrine Glands

The vascular link between the hypothalamus and the adenohypophysis is called the:

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One of the few hormones that functions on a positive feedback loop is:

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Growth hormone and insulin are antagonistic hormones.

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The thymus plays an important role in the development of T cells.

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Match each hormone with its structure, function, or the gland that produces it. -hormone that regulates metabolism rate,processes of cell growth,and tissue differentiation

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The pineal gland is part of two systems,the endocrine system and the nervous system.

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An excess of parathyroid hormone can cause increased ossification of bone tissue.

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Unlike thyroid hormone,calcitonin is said to have a "general" target.

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Which of the following is a function of glucagon?

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FSH and LH are called gonadotropins because they stimulate the growth and maintenance of the gonads.

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Match each hormone with its structure, function, or the gland that produces it. -hormone that is produced by the alpha cells of the pancreas

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Insulin and glucagon exert antagonistic effects on blood levels of glucose.

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One difference between T₃ and T₄ is the number of iodine atoms attached to the molecule.

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Growth hormone and insulin are synergistic hormones.

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Parathyroid hormone increases calcium absorption in the intestines by activating:

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Which of the following hormones is not secreted by the basophils?

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Explain how the renin-angiotensin mechanism operates to maintain blood pressure.

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The structure referred to historically as the master gland is the:

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Match each hormone with its corresponding description. -causes water retention

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The thyroid gland is the only endocrine organ that stores its hormones in another form for later release.

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