Chapter 31 Quiz

Lipolysis is defined as the destruction of ________. carbohydrates fats protein sugar

fats

Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is responsible for the ________ response. stop-or-go hit-or-run fight-or-flight punch-or-kick

fight-or-flight

Insulin is a(n) ________ that lowers blood sugar by allowing the body's cells to absorb glucose from the blood. hormone vitamin organ carbohydrate

hormone

The condition of having an excessive amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is called ________. hyperkalemia hyperglycemia hyperthyroidism Hashimoto's disease

hyperglycemia

Typical treatment for hypothyroidism involves the daily use of a synthetic thyroid hormone called ________. levothyroxine levtrorine lioxine livoroxine

levothyroxine

The thymus functions as an endocrine gland but is also part of the ________ system. lymphatic digestive reproductive skeletal

lymphatic

Androgens are hormones that promote the development of ________ characteristics. male dwarfism gigantism female

male

The adrenal glands are located on the ________ of each kidney. top right bottom left

top

Which of the following hormones stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce its hormones? Prolactin hormone Melanocyte-stimulating hormone Adrenocorticotropic hormone Corticotropin-releasing hormone

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

Which hormone aids in the digestion of fatty acids? Secretin Enterogastrone Gastrin Cholecystokinin

Cholecystokinin

________ is essential for the growth and development of bones, muscles, and other organs in children. Adrenocorticotropin I Thyroid-stimulating hormone Growth hormone Follicle-stimulating hormone

Growth hormone

________, which is secreted by the adrenal glands, dilates bronchial tubes. Epinephrine Corticosterone Dopamine Norepinephrine

Epinephrine

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of cells making up the islets of Langerhans? Beta Delta Alpha Epsilon

Epsilon

In hyperthyroidism, the thyroid produces inadequate amounts of the thyroid hormones. True False

False

________ controls skin pigmentation in the epidermis. Melanocyte-stimulating hormone Prolactin Luteinizing hormone All of these

Melanocyte-stimulating hormone

Which gland is called the "master gland" because it regulates all the other endocrine glands? Pituitary gland Parathyroid gland Adrenal gland Thyroid gland

Pituitary gland

Which hormone stimulates the mammary glands to produce milk after childbirth? Growth hormone Oxytocin Prolactin Cortisol

Prolactin

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary glands of the endocrine system? Parathyroid Thyroid Salivary Pituitary

Salivary

Hormones are the chemical messengers that regulate sexual function in both males and females. True False

True

Patients with type 1 diabetes are dependent on insulin injections for the duration of their lives. True False

True

The endocrine system is made up of glands and the hormones they secrete. True False

True

The nervous system works closely with the endocrine system in the maintenance of homeostasis. True False

True

Which of the following is NOT one of the symptoms of elevated thyroid levels? Heart palpitations Frequent bowel movements Weight gain Nervousness

Weight gain

A glandular tumor is called a(n) ________. glioma thymoma adenoma goiter

adenoma

The parathyroid hormone helps regulate ________. magnesium calcium red blood cells thyroxine

calcium

Melatonin is called the "body clock" because it helps regulate ________ rhythm. cardiac sleep circadian respiratory

circadian

Cardiomegaly is a(n) ________. enlarged heart. type of cancer. irregularly beating heart. shrunken liver.

enlarged heart.

Graves' disease is the ________ of hyperthyroidism. quickest spreading type most common form rarest type most deadly form

most common form

The ________ produce estrogen and progesterone. ovaries kidneys pancreases livers

ovaries

Present only during pregnancy, the ________ produces human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone, estrogen, and progesterone. placenta fallopian tube ovary fetus

placenta

Cortisol is a(n) ________ secreted by the adrenal cortex. androgen None of these steroid fluid

steroid

The pyloric area between the ________ and the small intestine secretes the hormone gastrin. gallbladder stomach colon pancreas

stomach

The testes are located in the male scrotum and produce the male hormone ________, which is essential for the normal growth and development of the male accessory sex organs. secretin estrogen prolactin testosterone

testosterone

The most common form of diabetes is ________. type 2 diabetes gestational diabetes diabetes insipidus type 1 diabetes

type 2 diabetes