Unit 4 CH 10 VMT Q

Which term refers to bulging eyeballs? A. Exophthalmos B. Edema C. Hirsutism D. Gynecomastia

A. Exophthalmos

Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating the development of ova and sperm? A. Follicle stimulating hormone B. Thyroid stimulating hormone C. Growth hormone D. Lutenizing hormone

A. Follicle stimulating hormone

Which of the following medications is used to control diabetes? A. Insulin B. Corticosteroids C. Thyroid replacement hormone D. Vasopressin

A. Insulin

The thyroid gland uses which of the following elements to make its hormones? A. Iodine B. Calcium C. Potassium D. Sodium

A. Iodine

Which of the following statements regarding mineralocorticoid hormones is NOT true? A. Mineralocorticoids regulate carbohydrate metabolism in the body. B. Mineralocorticoid hormones are secreted by the adrenal cortex. C. Aldosterone is an example of a mineralocorticoid. D. Aldosterone regulates sodium and potassium levels in the body

A. Mineralocorticoids regulate carbohydrate metabolism in the body.

Insulin is a hormone secreted by the _________ and is responsible for lowering blood glucose levels. A. Pancreas B. Adrenal gland C. Parathyroid D. Thyroid

A. Pancreas

The adrenal gland is divided into: A. Inferior and superior sections B. A medulla and cortex C. Anterior and posterior sections D. None of these - it is not subdivided

B. A medulla and cortex

Which of the following pairs is mismatched? A. Follicle stimulating hormone targets gonads B. Adrenocorticotropin hormone targets adrenal medulla C. Thyroid stimulating hormone targets thyroid D. Prolactin targets breasts

B. Adrenocorticotropin hormone targets adrenal medulla

Which of the following hormones is responsible for regulating carbohydrate metabolism in the body? A. Epinephrine B. Cortisol C. Aldosterone D. Thyroxine

B. Cortisol

Which of the following terms means excessive calcium in the blood? A. Hyponatremia B. Hypercalcemia C. Hyperkalcemia D. Hypoglycemia

B. Hypercalcemia

Addison's disease is caused by: A. Hypersecretion of the thyroid gland B. Hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex C. Hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex D. Hyposecretion of the thyroid gland

B. Hyposecretion of the adrenal gland

___________ is the abbreviation for polyuria/polydipsia and indicates that an animal is urinating and drinking a great deal. A. PU/PY B. PU/PD C. PU/PS D. PR/PD

B. PU/PD

Which of the following statements regarding the parathyroid glands is NOT true? A. The parathyroid gland secretes parathyroid hormone. B. Parathyroid hormone stimulates bone to absorb more calcium from the bloodstream. C. Parathyroid hormone regulates the blood level of calcium. D. There are 4 parathyroid glands located on the dorsal surface of the thyroid gland.

B. Parathyroid hormone stimulates bone to absorb more calcium from the bloodstream.

Which of the following medications has a strong anti-inflammatory properties? A. Insulin B. Thyroid replacement hormones C. Corticosteroids D. Vasopressin

C. Corticosteroids

Which term refers to the condition in which the body tissues contain excessive amounts of fluid? A. Exophthalmos B. Gynecomastia C. Edema D. Hirsutism

C. Edema

Which of the following statements regarding endocrine glands is NOT true? A. Hormones are chemicals that act on their target organs. B. The endocrine system is instrumental in maintaining homeostasis. C. Endocrine glands secrete hormones into ducts. D. The endocrine system is a collection of glands.

C. Endocrine glands secrete hormones into ducts.

Which of the following statements regarding glands is NOT true? A. Sweat glands are an example of exocrine glands. B. Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream. C. Exocrine glands are also referred to as ductless glands. D. Exocrine glands release their secretions into a duct to the outside of the body.

C. Exocrine glands are also referred to as ductless glands.

An enlargement of the thyroid gland is called: A. Insulinoma B. Adrenocarcinoma C. Goiter D. Myxedmea

C. Goiter

Which of the following terms means excessive potassium in the blood? A. Hyponatremia B. Hypercalcemia C. Hyperkalcemia D. Hypoglycemia

C. Hyperkalcemia

Which of the following statements regarding insulin is NOT true? A. Insulin is most active after you have eaten a meal. B. Insulin stimulates the cells of the body to take in glucose from the bloodstream. C. Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas D. Insulin reduces blood sugar levels.

C. Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas.

The _________ produces the hormone erythropoietin that is responsible for stimulating red blood cell production in the bone marrow. A. Liver B. Adrenal gland C. Kidney D. Pancreas

C. Kidney

Which of the following is NOT an endocrine gland? A. Thyroid gland B. Pituitary gland C. Lymph gland D. Pineal gland

C. Lymph gland

Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the anterior pituitary? A. Growth hormone B. Thyroid stimulating hormone C. Oxytocin D. Prolactin

C. Oxytocin

The corpus luteum produces the hormone _________, a hormone that is for gestation. A. Estrogen B. Oxytocin C. Progesterone D. Prolactin

C. Progesterone

Thyroxine and triiodothyronine work to A. Regulate sodium levels in the body B. Regulate calcium levels in the body C. Regulate the body's metabolic rate D. Regulate glucose levels in the body

C. Regulate the body's metabolic rate

Which of the following hormones is critical in emergency situations? A. Aldosterone B. Thyroxine C. Cortisol D. Epinephrine

D. Epinephrine

Which of the following diagnostic procedures is a test for blood sugar levels? A. UA B. BUN C. ALT D. Glucose test

D. Glucose test

Cushing's syndrome is caused by: A. Hyposecretion of the thyroid gland B. Hypersecretion of the thyroid gland C. Hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex D. Hypersecretion fo the adrenal cortex

D. Hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex

Which of the following terms means insufficient sugar in the blood? A. Hyponatremia B. Hypercalcemia C. Hykerkalcemia D. Hypoglycemia

D. Hypoglycemia

Which of the following terms means insufficient sodium in the blood? A. Hypercalemia B. Hyperkalcemia C. Hypoglycemia D. Hyponatremia

D. Hyponatremia

Hypothyroid disease is caused by: A. Hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex B. Hypersecretion of the thyroid C. Hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex D. Hyposecretion of the thyroid

D. Hyposecretion of the thyroid

Which of the following endocrine glands is the female gonad? A. Pancreas B. Thymus C. Pineal D. Ovaries

D. Ovaries

Which of the following glands is both an endocrine and an exocrine gland? A. Thymus B. Thyroid C. Pineal D. Pancreas

D. Pancreas

Milk production is stimulated by the hormone _________ (meaning before milk). A. Progesterone B. Oxytocin C. Calcitonin D. Prolactin

D. Prolactin

Which of the following statements regarding the thymus gland or its hormone is NOT true? A. Thymosin is important for proper development of the immune system. B. The thymus secretes thymosin. C. At puberty, the thymus gland begins to shrink D. The thymus gland is located in the mediastinum just below the heart.

D. The thymus gland is located in the mediastinum just below the heart.

The _________ gland is located on the ventrolateral trachea, caudal to the larynx. A. Thyroxine B. Prolactin C. Prolactin D. Thyroid

D. Thyroid