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Endocrine System
Test Description: Endocrine System
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1) This regulates the endocrine activity of the cortex of the adrenal gland.
A
ACTH
B
LH
C
TSH
D
hGH
2) Hypersecretion of hGH (growth hormone) that occurs after growth of long bones has ended is called:
A
gigantism.
B
goiter.
C
dwarfism.
D
acromegaly.
3) This adrenal hormone regulates mineral or salt content of the blood.
A
epinepherine
B
aldosterone
C
androgens
D
cortisol
4) Exophthalmos is a condition associated with Graves’ disease. This condition results from:
A
hyperthyroidism.
B
hyperparathyroidism.
C
hypothyroidism.
D
hypoparathyroidism.
5) Steroidal and lipid soluble hormones use this mechanism.
A
neural stimuli
B
humoral stimuli
C
second-messenger system
D
direct gene activation
6) This hormone decreases the blood level of calcium.
A
vasopressin
B
parathormone
C
thyroxine
D
calcitonin
7) Alcohol inhibits the production of this hormone from the hypothalamus, resulting in more urine production.
A
oxytocin
B
ADH
C
ACTH
D
FSH
8) This chemical serves as a second messenger with protein (water soluble) hormones.
A
cyclic AMP (cAMP)
B
adenylate cyclase
C
G protein
D
phosphodiesterase
9) This hormone, which is produced by alpha cells, is an antagonist of insulin.
A
corticotropin-releasing hormone
B
glucocorticoid
C
steroid hormone
D
glucagon
10) Which of the following can be symptoms of diabetes mellitus?
A
Excessive thirst (polydipsia)
B
Excessive eating (polyphagia)
C
All of these
D
Excessive urine production (polyuria)
11) Exocrine glands secrete products into ducts.
A
True
B
False
12) Excess hormone produces a decrease in number of receptors is down-regulation
A
True
B
False
13) Human growth hormone:
A
is produced by the thyroid gland
B
promotes growth in long bones and skeletal muscles
C
is secreted by the thymus gland
D
prevents urine production
14) The pineal gland produces
A
cortisol
B
insulin
C
melatonin
D
estrogen
15) This hormone increases resistance to stress, increases blood glucose levels and decreases inflammation.
A
PTH
B
LH
C
Melatonin
D
Cortisol
16) This is needed for the formation of the thyroid hormones.
A
Iodine
B
tyrosine
C
thyroglobulin
D
All of these are needed
17) The adrenal cortex has how many zones?
A
3
B
None of these
C
2
D
1
18) The ovaries produce:
A
testosterone
B
estrogen and progesterone
C
androgens
D
melatonin
19) Under right conditions, this hormone causes milk production and is secreted from this gland. Its target are the breasts.
A
Androgens, adrenal cortex
B
Luteinizing hormone (LH), anterior pituitary gland
C
Oxytocin, posterior pituitary gland
D
Prolactin, anterior pituitary gland
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