Chapter 31 Quiz
Lipolysis is defined as the destruction of ________. carbohydrates fats protein sugar
fats
Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is responsible for the ________ response. stop-or-go hit-or-run fight-or-flight punch-or-kick
fight-or-flight
Insulin is a(n) ________ that lowers blood sugar by allowing the body's cells to absorb glucose from the blood. hormone vitamin organ carbohydrate
hormone
The condition of having an excessive amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is called ________. hyperkalemia hyperglycemia hyperthyroidism Hashimoto's disease
hyperglycemia
Typical treatment for hypothyroidism involves the daily use of a synthetic thyroid hormone called ________. levothyroxine levtrorine lioxine livoroxine
levothyroxine
The thymus functions as an endocrine gland but is also part of the ________ system. lymphatic digestive reproductive skeletal
lymphatic
Androgens are hormones that promote the development of ________ characteristics. male dwarfism gigantism female
male
The adrenal glands are located on the ________ of each kidney. top right bottom left
top
Which of the following hormones stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce its hormones? Prolactin hormone Melanocyte-stimulating hormone Adrenocorticotropic hormone Corticotropin-releasing hormone
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Which hormone aids in the digestion of fatty acids? Secretin Enterogastrone Gastrin Cholecystokinin
Cholecystokinin
________ is essential for the growth and development of bones, muscles, and other organs in children. Adrenocorticotropin I Thyroid-stimulating hormone Growth hormone Follicle-stimulating hormone
Growth hormone
________, which is secreted by the adrenal glands, dilates bronchial tubes. Epinephrine Corticosterone Dopamine Norepinephrine
Epinephrine
Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of cells making up the islets of Langerhans? Beta Delta Alpha Epsilon
Epsilon
In hyperthyroidism, the thyroid produces inadequate amounts of the thyroid hormones. True False
False
________ controls skin pigmentation in the epidermis. Melanocyte-stimulating hormone Prolactin Luteinizing hormone All of these
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
Which gland is called the "master gland" because it regulates all the other endocrine glands? Pituitary gland Parathyroid gland Adrenal gland Thyroid gland
Pituitary gland
Which hormone stimulates the mammary glands to produce milk after childbirth? Growth hormone Oxytocin Prolactin Cortisol
Prolactin
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary glands of the endocrine system? Parathyroid Thyroid Salivary Pituitary
Salivary
Hormones are the chemical messengers that regulate sexual function in both males and females. True False
True
Patients with type 1 diabetes are dependent on insulin injections for the duration of their lives. True False
True
The endocrine system is made up of glands and the hormones they secrete. True False
True
The nervous system works closely with the endocrine system in the maintenance of homeostasis. True False
True
Which of the following is NOT one of the symptoms of elevated thyroid levels? Heart palpitations Frequent bowel movements Weight gain Nervousness
Weight gain
A glandular tumor is called a(n) ________. glioma thymoma adenoma goiter
adenoma
The parathyroid hormone helps regulate ________. magnesium calcium red blood cells thyroxine
calcium
Melatonin is called the "body clock" because it helps regulate ________ rhythm. cardiac sleep circadian respiratory
circadian
Cardiomegaly is a(n) ________. enlarged heart. type of cancer. irregularly beating heart. shrunken liver.
enlarged heart.
Graves' disease is the ________ of hyperthyroidism. quickest spreading type most common form rarest type most deadly form
most common form
The ________ produce estrogen and progesterone. ovaries kidneys pancreases livers
ovaries
Present only during pregnancy, the ________ produces human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone, estrogen, and progesterone. placenta fallopian tube ovary fetus
placenta
Cortisol is a(n) ________ secreted by the adrenal cortex. androgen None of these steroid fluid
steroid
The pyloric area between the ________ and the small intestine secretes the hormone gastrin. gallbladder stomach colon pancreas
stomach
The testes are located in the male scrotum and produce the male hormone ________, which is essential for the normal growth and development of the male accessory sex organs. secretin estrogen prolactin testosterone
testosterone
The most common form of diabetes is ________. type 2 diabetes gestational diabetes diabetes insipidus type 1 diabetes
type 2 diabetes