Question 1

Excess cortisol could result in:

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A)  high blood glucose levels.
B)  an alkaline blood pH.
C)  increased parasympathetic nervous system activation.
D)  low blood pressure.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Discuss how parathyroid hormone (PTH)maintains normal blood calcium ion concentration.

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Hypocalcemia occurs when the calcium ion...

Question 3

What is NOT a primary target tissue of cortisol?

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A)  nervous tissue
B)  muscle tissue
C)  adipose tissue
D)  liver tissueE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Nina is researching hormones that can stimulate and inhibit the release of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary.Predict the type of stimulation that regulates the secretion of growth hormone.

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Since growth hormone is controlled by ho...

Question 5

Classify aldosterone to the appropriate group of hormones.

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A)  androgenic steroid
B)  mineralocorticoid
C)  glucocorticoid
D)  catecholamineE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Hormones only affect certain types of cells known as target cells.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List the three distinct zones of the adrenal cortex,from superficial to deep,and identify the group of steroid hormones produced by each.

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Zona glomerulosa is the most superficial...

Question 8

Avery has high blood pressure and hypernatremia (excess blood sodium ion concentration) .The hypersecretion of which hormone could lead to his condition?

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A)  glucagon
B)  calcitonin
C)  aldosterone
D)  insulinE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

What stimulates melatonin production?

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A)  light and dark cycles
B)  immune system
C)  increasing blood glucose levels
D)  increasing blood pressureE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

What is NOT a symptom of hyperthyroidism?

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A)  increased blood pressure
B)  weight loss
C)  slow heart rate
D)  heat intoleranceE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Aldosterone regulates:

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A)  extracellular sodium and potassium ion levels.
B)  blood iodide ion levels.
C)  blood calcium ion levels.
D)  blood glucose levels.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is a gonadotropin?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) 
B)  follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
C)  corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) 
D)  adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Under normal conditions,what is the response to an increase in thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) ?

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A)  decrease in thyroxine (T4) production
B)  increase in thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) production
C)  increase in growth hormone production
D)  decrease in triiodothyronine (T3) productionE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) promotes:

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A)  vasodilation.
B)  decreased urination.
C)  water retention.
D)  increased blood pressure.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

A young patient is short in stature,with his limbs and trunk in proportion.His mental development appears to be appropriate for his age.Determine and discuss the type of hormonal disorder he likely has.

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This patient has a form of dwarfism know...

Question 16

What type of hormone usually travels in the blood plasma bound to a protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  neurotransmitters
B)  hydrophobic hormones
C)  free hormones
D)  hydrophilic hormonesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Hormones that act on the same target cells yet have opposite effects are said to be:

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A)  neurohormones.
B)  synergists.
C)  hydrophilic hormones.
D)  antagonists.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following glands is located in the anterior neck,just superficial to the larynx?

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A)  thyroid gland
B)  pancreas
C)  thymus
D)  pituitary glandE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Some potassium-sparing diuretics increase urination without the loss of potassium by working against receptors for:

Accepted Answer

A)  glucocorticoids.
B)  adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) .
C)  aldosterone.
D)  cortisol.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following accompanies Hashimoto's thyroiditis?

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A)  weight gain
B)  exophthalmos
C)  fast heart rate
D)  heat intoleranceE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 16: The Endocrine System

Some potassium-sparing diuretics increase urination without the loss of potassium by working against receptors for:

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A young patient is short in stature,with his limbs and trunk in proportion.His mental development appears to be appropriate for his age.Determine and discuss the type of hormonal disorder he likely has.

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Avery has high blood pressure and hypernatremia (excess blood sodium ion concentration) .The hypersecretion of which hormone could lead to his condition?

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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) promotes:

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What is NOT a symptom of hyperthyroidism?

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Hormones only affect certain types of cells known as target cells.

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Which of the following glands is located in the anterior neck,just superficial to the larynx?

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Discuss how parathyroid hormone (PTH)maintains normal blood calcium ion concentration.

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Classify aldosterone to the appropriate group of hormones.

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Under normal conditions,what is the response to an increase in thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) ?

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Excess cortisol could result in:

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Nina is researching hormones that can stimulate and inhibit the release of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary.Predict the type of stimulation that regulates the secretion of growth hormone.

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What stimulates melatonin production?

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Hormones that act on the same target cells yet have opposite effects are said to be:

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What is NOT a primary target tissue of cortisol?

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Which of the following accompanies Hashimoto's thyroiditis?

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Aldosterone regulates:

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List the three distinct zones of the adrenal cortex,from superficial to deep,and identify the group of steroid hormones produced by each.

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What type of hormone usually travels in the blood plasma bound to a protein?

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Which of the following is a gonadotropin?

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