Endocrine System
The nervous system
A and B only
Alcoholic beverages cause excessive urine production by blocking the action of
ADH
The ___ gland is located along the superior border of the kidney
Adrenal
Generally the actions of hormones
All of the above
The endocrine system
All of the above
Steroid hormones
Are lipids and are structurally similar to cholesterol
Peptide hormones
Chains of amino acids
Effects of medullary hormones include all of the following except
Decreased glycogen breakdown
Diabetes insipid is caused by
Decreased levels of ADH
Inability of the pancreases to produce insulin would result in
Diabetes mellitus
This condition is characterized by abnormally high glucose concentration that overwhelm the reabsorption capabilities of the kidneys
Diabetes mellitus
The condition known as seasonal affective disorder may be cause by
Increased leaves of melatonin
Cells of the thyroid gland are the only cells in the body with a need for the mineral ___
Iodine
Thyroid hormone contains the mineral
Iodine
The pituitary hormone that stimulates melanocytes to produce melanin is
MSH
During the alarm phase of the general adaption syndrome, there is
Mobilization of energy reserves
The hormone that dominates during the alarm phase of the general adaption syndrome is
Epinephrine
The basic pattern of response that the body produces in response to stress is called the ___
Fight or flight
The stimulus for hormone release may be neutral, hormonal, or ___
Humoral
Cortisol
adrenal cortex
Cells of the adrenal cortex produce
aldosterone
Sodium concentration imbalance may cause release of ___
aldosterone
Growth hormone causes
all of the above
diabetes mellitus is characterized by
all of the above
The release of parathyroid hormone is controlled by
blood calcium levels
The adrenal medulla produces
epinephrine
Two hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla are
epinephrine and norepinephrine
Which of the following primarily targets the gonads
follicle-stimulating hormone
The thyroid gland is composed of many ____ that produce and store thyroid hormone
follicles
The pancreatic hormone that causes blood sugar levels to rise is
glucagon
When blood glucose levels fall
glucagon is released
Another name for the pituitary gland is the
hypophysis
Hormones that control the function of the anterior pituitary gland are released from the
hypothalamus
Increased blood calcium levels would result in
increased secretion of calcitonin
Parathyroid glands produce a hormone that
increases the level of calcium ions in the blood
The beta cells of the pancreas produce
insulin
The inner portion of the adrenal gland is the adrenal ____
medulla
Hormone concentration levels are most commonly controlled by
negative feedback
The hormone released from the adrenal medulla is
none of the above
All hormones are
organic compounds
Which of the following has both endocrine and exocrine functions
pancreas
Increased levels of the hormone ___ will lead to increased levels of calcium ions in the blood
parathyroid hormone
The hormone that causes the activation of osteoclasts is
parathyroid hormone
The hormone that is the antagonist of calcitonin is
parathyroid hormone
This gland is responsible for establishing daily circadian rhythms
pineal
Melatonin
pineal gland
Growth hormone
pituitary
Excessive urine production is known as
polyuria
The hormone oxytocin
promotes uterine contractions
Peripheral cells sensitive to the presence of hormones are called ____
target cells
Increased aggressive behavior is associated with increases in
testosterone
Decreased levels of parathyroid hormone could result in
tetany
In type 2 diabetes, insulin levels are frequently normal, yet the target cells are less sensitive to the effects of insulin. This suggests that
the target cells may lack enough insulin receptors
Thymosins
thymus
Calcitonin
thyroid
Hormones from which of the following glands are responsible for calorigenic effect
thyroid gland
The pituitary hormone that stimulates milk production by the mammary glands is
PRL
Explain the interactions of parathyroid hormone and calcitonin
PTH causes Ca in blood to rise. Calcitonin is released causing Ca levels to drop.
Hormone producing cells if the testes produce
Testosterone and inhibin
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is also known as
Type I