Question 1

The secretion of parathyroid hormone is controlled primarily by the

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A)  hypothalamus.
B)  concentration of blood calcium.
C)  thyroid gland.
D)  pituitary glanD.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

An upregulated cell has an increase in

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A)  the amount of DNA in the nucleus.
B)  the number of molecules the cell secretes.
C)  the concentration of ligands that bind to the receptors.
D)  the number of receptors available for binding.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Hormones

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A)  regulate metabolism.
B)  have functions in growth,reproduction,and development.
C)  help regulate water and electrolyte balance and blood pressure.
D)  do all of the above.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Diabetes insipidus is caused by

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A)  insulin deficiency.
B)  excess insulin.
C)  ADH deficiency.
D)  excess ADH.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

A person who is stressed usually has increased

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A)  activity of the spleen and other lymphatic organs.
B)  number of lymphocytes in the blood.
C)  resistance to infections.
D)  blood pressure.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Oxytocin stimulates the kidneys to conserve water.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla are amines.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Secretion of glucagon causes

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A)  an increase in the formation of fat.
B)  an increase in the permeability of the cell membrane to glucose.
C)  an increase in the concentration of blood glucose.
D)  an increase in glycogen.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

A tropic hormone prevents endocrine glands from releasing their hormones,thereby maintaining homeostasis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The sex hormones from the adrenal cortex are primarily androgens.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Cortisol

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A)  increases the permeability of capillary walls.
B)  increases the permeability of lysosomal membranes.
C)  stimulates the production of glucose from noncarbohydrates.
D)  promotes the storage of amino acids in the form of proteins.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 12

Type 2 diabetes mellitus results from

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A)  a deficiency of insulin.
B)  insensitivity of cells to insulin.
C)  a deficiency of insulin and insensitivity of cells to insulin.
D)  an infection.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The hormone that stimulates calcium deposition into bone is

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A)  calcitonin.
B)  parathyroid hormone.
C)  thyroxine.
D)  insulin.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

Hyperparathyroidism

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A)  stimulates excessive osteoclast activity,softening bones.
B)  is most often caused by a tumor.
C)  increases risk of spontaneous fractures.
D)  all of the above.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The extrafollicular cells of the thyroid gland secrete calcitonin.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Cushing syndrome

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A)  is caused by hypersecretion of cortical hormones.
B)  decreases tissue protein.
C)  elevates sodium concentrations.
D)  all of the above.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

As a result of the general stress response,blood concentrations of epinephrine

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A)  rise and cortisol fall.
B)  fall and cortisol rise.
C)  and cortisol rise.
D)  and cortisol fall.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

ADH and oxytocin are secreted by

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A)  neuromuscular cells.
B)  neurons.
C)  neuroglia.
D)  neurosecretory cells.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Secretions that affect only nearby cells are termed

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A)  endocrine.
B)  paracrine.
C)  exocrine.
D)  autocrine.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D) B

Question 20

Norepinephrine and epinephrine are amines.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Exam 13: Endocrine System

The secretion of parathyroid hormone is controlled primarily by the

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An upregulated cell has an increase in

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Hormones

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Diabetes insipidus is caused by

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A person who is stressed usually has increased

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Oxytocin stimulates the kidneys to conserve water.

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The hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla are amines.

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Secretion of glucagon causes

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A tropic hormone prevents endocrine glands from releasing their hormones,thereby maintaining homeostasis.

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The sex hormones from the adrenal cortex are primarily androgens.

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Cortisol

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus results from

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The hormone that stimulates calcium deposition into bone is

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Hyperparathyroidism

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Cushing syndrome

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ADH and oxytocin are secreted by

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Norepinephrine and epinephrine are amines.

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