Anatomy & Physiology Ch. #10

Steroid hormones are believed to exert their effect by stimulating the synthesis of: A) fats B) glycogen C) proteins D) DNA for cell divison

C) proteins

The functions of epinephrine are very similar to the functions of: A) thyroxine B) the parsympathetic nervous system C) the sympathetic nervous system D) growth hormone

C) the sympathetic nervous system

Secretion of the hormones of the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by the: A) hypothalamus B) posterior pituitary gland C) cerebrum D) thyroid gland

A) hypothalamus

The stimulus for secretion of aldosterone is: A) low blood sodium level B) low blood potassium level C) high blood sodium level D) high blood calcium level

A) low blood sodium level

The hormone that brings about sleep is: A) melatonin B) epinephrine C) insulin D) cortisol

A) melatonin

In men, the hormone necessary for maturation of sperm is: A) testosterone B) FSH C) LH D) aldosterone

A) testosterone

Two hormones that help maintain normal blood pressure by maintaining normal blood volume are: A) ADH and aldosterone B) aldosterone and thyroxine C) insulin and cortisol D)ADH and cortisol

A) ADH and aldosterone

The hormone that initiates egg or sperm production is: A) FSH B) LH C) estrogen D)testosterone

A) FSH

The hormone that increases sodium reabsorption by the kidneys is: A) aldosterone B) ADH C) PTH D) cortisol

A) aldosterone

In women, the hormone that causes ovulation is: A) FSH B) LH C) estrogen D)progesterone

B) LH

The hormone that increases excretion of potassium by the kidneys is: A) ADH B) aldosterone C) cortisol D) PTH

B) aldosterone

The hormone that increases the use of fats and excess amino acids for energy while sparing glucose for use by the brain is: A) epinephrine B) cortisol C) thyroxine D) insulin

B) cortisol

In women the two hormones that promote growth of blood vessels in the endometrium are: A) FSH and estrogen B) estrogen and progesterone C) LH and progesterone D) FSH and LH

B) estrogen and progesterone

Two hormones that cause the liver to change glycogen to glucose is: A) insulin and cortisol B) glucagon and epinephrine C) thyroxine and insulin D) insulin and epinephrine

B) glucagon and epinephrine

The hormone produced by the ovaries or testes that inhibits the secretion of FSH is: A) estrogen B) inhibin C) testosterone D) progesterone

B) inhibin

The two hormones that regulate blood calcium level are: A) insulin and glucagon B) parathyroid hormone and calcitonin C) calcitonin and growth hormone D) parathyroid hormone and thyroxine

B) parathyroid hormone and calcitonin

Localized hormones that are synthesized fro the phospholipids of cell membranes are called: A) steroids B) amines C) prostaglandins D) proteins

C) prostaglandins

In women, the hormone that promotes growth of the corpus luteum is: A) progesterone B) estrogen C) LH D) FSH

C) LH

The hormone that has an anti-inflammatory effect is: A) epinephrine B) aldosterone C) cortisol D) calcitonin

C) cortisol

The hormone that slows peristalsis and dilates the bronchioles is: A) glucagon B) cortisol C) epinephrine D) thyroxine

C) epinephrine

The hormone that lowers blood glucose level by enabling cells to take in glucose is: A) glucagon B) cortisol C) insulin D) growth hormone

C) insulin

The secretion of insulin in response to fluctuating blood glucose levels is a(n): A) positive feedback mechanism B) antifeedback mechanism C) negative feedback mechanism D) linear feedback mechanism

C) negative feedback mechanism

The hormone that causes strong contractions of the uterus during labor is: A) estrogen B) prolactin C) oxytocin D) progesterone

C) oxytocin

The hormone that increases water reabsorption by the kidneys is: A)PTH B) oxytocin C) thyroxine D) ADH

D) ADH

The hormone that increases calcium reabsorption by the kidneys is: A) aldosterone B) ADH C) calcitonin D) PTH

D) PTH

The hormone that increases the rate of cell division is: A) thyroxine B) calcitonin C) insulin D) growth hormone

D) growth hormone

The stimulus for secretion of glucagon is: A) hyperglycemia B) hypercalcemia C) hypocalcemia D) hypoglycemia

D) hypoglycemia

The hormone that stimulates milk production in the mammary glands is: A) oxytocin B) estrogen C) progesterone D) prolactin

D) prolactin

The two- messenger mechanism of hormone action describes the action of: A) steroid hormones B) prostaglandins C) lipid hormones D) protein hormones

D) protein hormones

The hormone that increases protein synthesis and the use of all three food types for energy is: A) insulin B) glucagon C) growth hormone D) thyroxine

D) thyroxine