Question 1

The hypothalamus

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A)   is composed of a glandular portion and a nerve portion.
B)   produces ADH.
C)   releases ADH.
D)   is located in the sella turcica.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

The endocrine system and the nervous system perform the same general function, but the activity of the endocrine system is slower and longer-lasting.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The first action of some nonsteroid hormones after they attach to their receptors is to cause a change in the cell's ATP.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Thyroid-stimulating hormone has a greater number of target cells than thyroxine.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match each hormone with its corresponding function or description.
-Increases the level of calcium in the blood

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A)  Glucocorticoid
B)  Follicle-stimulating hormone
C)  Calcitonin
D)  Triiodothyronine
E)  ADHF) AldosteroneG) Luteinizing hormoneH) OxytocinI) EpinephrineJ) InsulinK) Growth hormoneL) Parathyroid hormoneM) ThymosinN) GlucagonO) MelatoninP) ACTHQ) B) and I)
R) A) and L)

Question 6

The pancreas is both an exocrine and an endocrine gland.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Calcitonin is produced in the thyroid gland.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A hypersecretion of parathyroid hormone might cause the bones to become weak and fragile.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain and give an example of a negative feedback regulation of a hormone.

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Negative feedback regulation of a hormon...

Question 10

The term tissue hormone is another name given to prostaglandins.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Thymosin released by the thymus gland is actually a group of hormones with similar functions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A nerve impulse is similar in function to a hormone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not true of the pituitary gland?

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A)   It is composed of two endocrine glands.
B)   Its posterior portion is called the adenohypophysis.
C)   It is located in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone.
D)   All of the above are true of the pituitary gland.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Explain how insulin and glucagon work together to regulate blood sugar level.

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Insulin and glucagon work together to re...

Question 15

Give the location of the thymus gland, what hormone it produces, and the function of that hormone.

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The thymus gland is located in the upper...

Question 16

Match each hormone with its corresponding function or description.
-Made in the pineal gland and affects the biological clock

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A)  Glucocorticoid
B)  Follicle-stimulating hormone
C)  Calcitonin
D)  Triiodothyronine
E)  ADHF) AldosteroneG) Luteinizing hormoneH) OxytocinI) EpinephrineJ) InsulinK) Growth hormoneL) Parathyroid hormoneM) ThymosinN) GlucagonO) MelatoninP) ACTHQ) H) and K)
R) E) and N)

Question 17

Because follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone have target cells in the ovaries, neither is produced in males.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The outer zone of the adrenal cortex secretes the mineralocorticoid aldosterone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match each term with its corresponding description or definition.
-A second messenger for some hormones

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A)  Endocrine gland
B)  Negative feedback
C)  Target organ cell
D)  Steroid hormone
E)  ProstaglandinF) Exocrine glandG) Nonsteroid hormoneH) Cyclic AMPI) Positive feedbackJ) D) and I)
K) G) and I)

Question 20

Explain the functioning of a nonsteroid hormone.

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Nonsteroid hormones function by binding ...

Exam 12: Endocrine System

The hypothalamus

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Calcitonin is produced in the thyroid gland.

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Thyroid-stimulating hormone has a greater number of target cells than thyroxine.

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Thymosin released by the thymus gland is actually a group of hormones with similar functions.

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The outer zone of the adrenal cortex secretes the mineralocorticoid aldosterone.

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Match each hormone with its corresponding function or description. -Made in the pineal gland and affects the biological clock

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The pancreas is both an exocrine and an endocrine gland.

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A nerve impulse is similar in function to a hormone.

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Give the location of the thymus gland, what hormone it produces, and the function of that hormone.

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Which of the following is not true of the pituitary gland?

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Match each hormone with its corresponding function or description. -Increases the level of calcium in the blood

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The term tissue hormone is another name given to prostaglandins.

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Because follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone have target cells in the ovaries, neither is produced in males.

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A hypersecretion of parathyroid hormone might cause the bones to become weak and fragile.

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Explain and give an example of a negative feedback regulation of a hormone.

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Match each term with its corresponding description or definition. -A second messenger for some hormones

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The first action of some nonsteroid hormones after they attach to their receptors is to cause a change in the cell's ATP.

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The endocrine system and the nervous system perform the same general function, but the activity of the endocrine system is slower and longer-lasting.

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Explain the functioning of a nonsteroid hormone.

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Explain how insulin and glucagon work together to regulate blood sugar level.

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