chapter 17-18
how many hormones are produced by the posterior pituitary?
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which of the following is an anterior pituitary hormone?
TSH
cushing's disease is a disorder caused by-
abnormally high levels of cortisol
which of the following describes a neutrophil?
abundant, granular, especially effective against bacteria
iodide ions cross from the bloodstream into follicle cells via-
active transport
a small molecule binds to a G protein, preventing its activation. what direct effect will this have on signaling that involves cAMP?
adenylyl cyclase will not be activated
the process in which antibodies attach to antigens, causing the formation of masses of linked cells, is called-
agglutination
interleukins are associated primarily with which of the following?
all of the above
which of the following hormones contributes to the regulation of the body's fluid and electrocyte balance?
all of the above
hemolytic disease of the newborn is a risk during a subsequent pregnancy in which-
an rh- mother is carrying a second rh+ fetus
which of the following hormones contributed to the regulation of the body's fluid and electrocyte balance?
antidiuretic hormone
t and b lymphocytes-
are involved with specific immune function
the walls of the atria produce which hormone?
atrial natriuretic peptide
a patient has been experiencing severe, persistent allergy symptoms that are reduced when she takes an antihistamine. before the treatment, this patient was likely to have had increased activity of which leukocyte?
basophils
which of the following statements about blood is true?
blood is slightly more viscous than water
athletes may take synthetic epo to boost their-
blood oxygen levels
hormones that directly activate genes are classified as-
cholesterol / lipid soluble
what secretory cell type is found in the adrenal medulla?
chromaffin cells
prothrombin is converted to thrombin during the-
common pathway
a molecule of hemoglobin-
consists of four globin proteins, each bound to a molecule of heme
the production of healthy erythrocytes depends upon the availability of-
copper, zinc, & vitamin b12
in the elderly, decreased thyroid function causes-
decreased basal metabolic rate
hormones produced by the thymus play a role in the-
development of t cells
the process by which leukocytes squeeze through adjacent cells in a blood vessel wall is called-
emigration
the production of melatonin is inhibited by-
exposure to bright light
which of the following can result from hyperparathyroidism?
fractures
if an autoimmune disorder targets the alpha cells, production of which hormone would be directly affected?
glucagon
which hypothalamic hormone contributes to the regulation of the male reproductive system?
gonadotropin releasing hormone
which of the following plasma proteins is not produced by the livers?
immunoglobulin
hemophilia is characterized by-
inadequate production of clotting factors
the end result of the raas is to-
increase blood pressure
the production of fsh by the anterior pituitary is reduced by which hormone?
inhibin
which of the following statements about insulin is true?
insulin facilitates the movement of intracellular glucose transporters to the cell membrane
which of the following statements about erythropoietin is true?
it facilitates the proliferation and differentiation of the erythrocyte lineage
which of the following statements about albumin is true?
it is the most abundant plasma protein
the adrenal glands are attached superiorly to which organ?
kidneys
people with abo blood type o-
lack both antigens a and a on their erythrocytes
aging and damaged erythrocytes are removed from the circulation by-
macrophages
the hypothalamus is functionally and anatomically connected to the posterior pituitary lobe by a bridge of -
nerve axons
a student is in a car accident, and although not hurt, immediately experiences pupil dilation, increased heart rate, and rapid breathing. what type of endocrine system stimulus did the student recieve?
neural
the anterior pituitary gland develops from which embryonic germ layer?
oral ectoderm
chemical signaling that affects neighboring cells is called-
paracrine
what cells secrete melationin?
pinealocytes
thrombocytes are more accurately called-
platelets
which of the formed elements arise from myeloid stem cells?
platelets
a patient has been suffering for 2 months with a chronic, watery diarrhea. a blood test is likely to reveal-
polycthemia
the function of the placental hormone human placental lactogen (hpl) is to-
prepare the breasts for lactation
which of the following responses is not part of the flight-or-fight response?
reduced mental activity
endocrine glands-
secrete chemical messengers that travel in the bloodstream
which two ions are most affected by aldosterone?
sodium and potassium
target cells respond to water soluble hormones because the presence of on the cell membrane surface-
specific receptions
the gonads produce what class of hormones?
steroid hormones
when blood calcium levels are low, pth stimulates
the activity of osteoclasts
chapter 18
the cardio vascular system: blood
chapter 17
the endocrine system
the development of a goiter indicates that-
there is an excessive accumulation of colloid in the thyroid follicles
which of the following statements about mature, circulating erythrocytes is true?
they have no nucleus
a newly developed pesticide has been observed to bind to an intracellular hormone receptor. if ingested, residue from this pesticide could disrupt levels of-
thyroid hormone
the secretion of thyroid hormones is controlled by-
tsh from the anterior pituitary
the first step in hemostasis is-
vascular spasm