Endocrine system test
The gland that produces thymosin is indicated by ___
A
The producer of hormones released by the posterior pituitary is indicated by___
A
the gland that hangs from the hypothalamus is indicated by
A
Which of the following is NOT an effect of testosterone?
A) maintenance of pregnancy
The hypothalamus makes two hormones, ________ and ________, that are stored by the posterior pituitary
A) oxytocin; antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
The hormone responsible for the maturation of white blood cells known as T lymphocytes is ________.
A) thymosin
Epinephrine
B
Norepinephrine
B
The gland that produces insulin and glucagon is indicated by___
B
Water-soluble hormones, such as proteins and peptide hormones, activate target cells using ________
B the second-messenger system
Insulin is produced by cells of the pancreatic islets called ________.
B) beta cells
40) Estrogens do all of the following EXCEPT ________.
B) stimulate growth of facial hair
The gland that is primarily responsible for regulating metabolism is indicated by
C
The thymus is indicated by
C
Which hormone works against glucagon?
C) insulin
Which one of the following is NOT a sign of diabetes mellitus?
C) moon face
Tetany resulting from uncontrolled muscle spasms may indicate a malfunction of the ________.
C) parathyroid glands
Sex hormones produced by the ovaries and testes ________
C) promote the formation of sex cells
Thyroid hormone targets all cells of the body
TRUE
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
D
Raises blood calcium levels
D
Mr. Lee says he felt scared to death when his neighbor's dog bit him. Which of the following did he NOT experience as a result of catecholamine release?
D) decreased blood pressure
Mineralocorticoids regulate the concentration of ________ and ________ ions in our blood. A) iron; magnesium
D) sodium; potassium
The target organ of thyrotropic hormone (TH), or thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), is the ________ gland
D) thyroid
Which of the following hormones decreases blood glucose levels?
D) insulin
The pancreas is indicated by__
A
Thyroxine
A
alcohol suppresses the production of this hormone, ________, which normally promotes water retention and prevents dehydration
A) antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
A hormone produced by the heart, known as ________, prevents the release of aldosterone in order to reduce blood volume and blood pressure.
A) atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
Which hormones regulate the female's menstrual cycle?
A) estrogens and progesterone
The most common stimulus for prodding endocrine glands into action is ________.
A) hormonal
Which hormone is produced by the placenta that stimulates the ovaries to continue producing estrogen and progesterone?
A) human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
The glands situated around the thyroid gland that operate entirely under humoral control are represented by ________
C
The "fight-or-flight" response triggers the release of ________
D) epinephrine
The endocrine gland most closely associated with the hypothalamus is the ________
D) pituitary gland
Calcitonin
A
Stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine
A
Antidiuretic hormone
C
Oxytocin
C
Glucagon
E
Insulin
E
Stimulates contraction of the uterus and milk ejection (the let-down reflex)
E
The gland that produces melatonin is indicated by___
E
The pineal gland is indicated by__
E
Which of these hormones is released by the adrenal medulla?
E) epinephrine
Aldosterone
F
Cortisone
F
Glucocorticoids
F
Aldosterone raises blood glucose levels through the breakdown of fats and proteins
FALSE
All hormones can arouse and bring about changes in all cells of the human body
FALSE
Antidiuretic hormone promotes sodium and water retention.
FALSE
Calcitonin and parathyroid hormone (PTH) are produced by the parathyroid glands
FALSE
Diabetes insipidus is caused by hyposecretion of insulin
FALSE
Growth hormone controls the rate at which glucose is oxidized and converted to body heat and chemical energy (ATP).
FALSE
Oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone are made and released from the posterior pituitary
FALSE
Releasing and inhibiting hormones made by the hypothalamus control the release of hormones from the posterior pituitary
FALSE
The study of hormones and endocrine organs is known as immunology
FALSE
The thymus gland is located in the neck wrapped around the trachea
FALSE
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
H
Follicle-stimulating hormone
H
Growth hormone
H
Luteinizing hormone
H
Prolactin
H
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
H
The gland that produces catecholmines is indicated by___
C
The glands that act as antagonists to the thyroid gland are indicated by___
B
Cortisone and cortisol are types of ________ produced by the middle cortical layer of the adrenal gland.
B) glucocorticoids
Daniella has been diagnosed with Addison's disease. Which of the following does NOT match her signs or symptoms?
B) high blood pressure and edema
The hormone that appears to help regulate our sleep-awake cycles is ________.
B) melatonin
The pineal gland produces ________.
B) melatonin
Calcitonin is made by the ________ cells of the thyroid gland
B) parafollicular
Rising blood levels of aldosterone cause the kidney tubules to ________.
B) reabsorb sodium
The enzyme produced by the kidneys when blood pressure drops, stimulating a release of aldosterone, is called ________.
B) renin
Releasing and inhibiting hormones
C
The gland that is the major producer of female hormones is indicated by___
D
The gland that produces testosterone is indicated by___
D
Glucocorticoids do all of the following EXCEPT ________
E) regulate salt content of the blood
Testosterone can be categorized as a(n) ________ hormone.
E) steroid
Thymosin
G
Thyroxine is produced by the follicular cells of the thyroid gland.
TRUE
Adrenaline is also known as epinephrine
TRUE
Aldosterone release is prevented by atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), a hormone released by the heart.
TRUE
Antidiuretic hormone inhibits urine production and promotes water reabsorption by the kidney.
TRUE
Both male and female sex hormones are produced by the adrenal cortex throughout life in relatively small amounts.
TRUE
Calcitonin is antagonistic to parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the regulation of blood calcium concentration.
TRUE
Glucocorticoids, glucagon, and epinephrine are hyperglycemic hormones
TRUE
Hormones that are secreted in response to other hormones are prodded by hormonal stimuli.
TRUE
Hypersecretion of the sex hormones may lead to masculinization in both men and women
TRUE
Melatonin production peaks during the night to help regulate the body's day-night cycle.
TRUE
Mineralocorticoids help regulate both water and electrolyte balance in body fluids
TRUE
Most hormones are regulated by negative feedback mechanisms
TRUE
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is the most important regulator of blood calcium concentration
TRUE
The adrenal cortex makes corticosteroids.
TRUE
The adrenal glands are similar to the pituitary gland in that they have both glandular and neural tissue
TRUE
The glucocorticoids help the body handle long-term stress primarily by increasing blood glucose levels
TRUE
The hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary are made by the hypothalamus
TRUE
The ovaries release estrogen and progesterone in response to gonadotropic hormones from the pituitary gland
TRUE
The placenta is a temporary organ formed in the uterus of pregnant women
TRUE
The target tissue of prolactin is the female breast.
TRUE
Thyroid hormone is actually two iodine-containing hormones called T3 and T4
TRUE
