Ch 12 Endocrine Practice Quiz -E
Produced by the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas?
insulin and glucagon
Regulates the body's sleep cycle
melatonin
The pineal gland produces
melatonin
Which one of the following is NOT a sign of diabetes mellitus?
moon face
Melatonin as an over-the-counter medication for what purpose?
sleep aid
All organs try to RAISE blood pressure EXCEPT the heart, which wants to LOWER it.
true
Female secondary sex characteristics are pubic hair and breasts
true
Insulin lowers blood glucose, while glucagon raises it; they are antagonists
true
Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas make insulin and glucagon
true
Stress increases cortisol, so females can get a mustache
true
Stress increases cortisol, which increases sex hormones for the opposite sex
true
The pancreas makes hormones (endocrine) and digestive enzymes (exocrine)
true
Hyperpigmentation, hypoglycemia, and low blood pressure:
Addison's disease
What tells the liver to start the gluconeogenesis process?
Glucagon
What is the storage form of glucose?
Glycogen
What disease is characterized by hypersecretion of glucocorticoids
Cushing's syndrome
Which has round, moon face, buffalo hump, and features of the opposite sex?
Cushing's syndrome
Pineal gland has mineral deposits used as a landmark in brain X-rays
True
The pancreas is an endocrine and an exocrine gland
True
What heart hormone is an antagonist of aldosterone and prevents its release?
atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)