Human Anatomy - The Endocrine System - Chapter 18 - Brooks

Which hormone would no longer be secreted if the hypothalamo-hypophyseal tract was destroyed? A. Oxytocin B. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone C. Growth Hormone D. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone E. Corticosterone

A

Which of these glands has more exocrine than endocrine tissue? A. The Pancreas B. The Adenohypophysis C. The Thyroid Gland D. The Pineal Gland E. The Adrenal Gland

A

_______________ leads to increased osteoclast activity and elevates the blood calcium concentration. A. Parathyroid Hormone B. Calcitonin C. Calcitrol D. Aldosterone E. ACTh

A

The __________ has/have no other function but hormone production, whereas the rest of these produce other secretions in addition to hormones. A. Liver B. Gonads C. Salivary Glands D. Parathyroid Glands E. Pancreas

D

Which of the following hormones has the least in common with the others? A. Adrencorticootropic Hormone B. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone C. Thyrotropin D. Thyroxine E. Prolactin

D

Which of the following hormones is not synthesized by the brain? A. Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone B. Antidiuretic Hormone C. Prolactin-Releasing Hormone D. Follicle -Stimulating Hormone E. Oxytocin

D

Which of these glands develop from the pharyngeal pushes? A. The Anterior Pituitary B. The Posterior Pituitary C. The Thyroid Gland D. The Thymus E. The Adrenal Gland

D

The __________ develops from the hypophyseal pouch of the embryo.

Anterior Pituitary

The hypophyseal portal system is a means for the brain to communicate with the _______________.

Anterior Pituitary

Which of these endocrine glands is most directly involved in immune function? A. The Pancreas B. The Thymus C. The Adenohypophysis D. The Adrenal Glands E. The Thyroid Gland

B

Both the ____________ are involved in the synthesis of calcitriol and erythropoietin. A. Anterior and Posterior Pituitary B. Thyroid Gland and Thymus C. Liver and Kidneys D. Parathyroids and Pancreatic Islets E. Epidermis and Liver

C

Which of the following is not a hormone? A. Prolactin B. Thymosin C. Iodine D. Natriuretic Peptide E. Insulin-Like Growth Factor

C

____________ cells are hormone-secreting neurons or cells derived from neurons.

Neuroendocrine

The hormones secreted by the stomach and small intestine are collectively called _______________.

Enteric Hormones

Adrenal steroids that regulate glucose metabolism are collectively called _____________.

Glucocorticoids

In males, testosterone is secreted mainly by the _____________ cells.

Interstitial

Adipocytes secrete the hormone _____________, which signals the brain and helps regulate the appetite.

Leptin

The heart secretes two hormones called _____________ that increase the urinary output of sodium and water.

Natiuertic Peptides

Antidiuretic hormone is produced by a group of neurons in the hypothalamus called the _____________.

Supraoptic Nucleus

Cortisol is secreted by a layer of the adrenal cortex called the ______________ in response to the pituitary hormone ______________.

Zona Fasciculata, ACTH