Question 1

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) 
-regulates overall body growth

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A)  vasopressin
B)  oxytocin
C)  TSH
D)  ACTH
E)  growth hormoneF) GnRHG) All of the above
H) B) and C)

Question 2

Peptide hormone receptors are located inside the target cell.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Melanocyte-stimulating hormones play a role in determining the different amount of melanin in the skin of various human races.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of these statements does NOT describe hormones

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A)  Many of them may be produced by a single endocrine gland.
B)  More than one type may influence a single target cell.
C)  Each type can influence only one type of target cell.
D)  They may be secreted by an endocrine organ that may also exert nonendocrine functions.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) 
-Chemical messengers act at a long distance from their site of secretion.

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A)  the endocrine system
B)  the nervous system
C)  both the endocrine and nervous systemsD) A) and C)
E) All of the above

Question 6

Secretion of epinephrine from the adrenal medulla is under the effect of the sympathetic nervous system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

____________________ are released into the blood by neurosecretory neurons.

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The answer of ____________________ are released into the blood by...

Question 8

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) 
-stimulates growth of ovarian follicles and development of eggs

Accepted Answer

A)  vasopressin
B)  oxytocin
C)  TSH
D)  ACTH
E)  growth hormoneF) GnRHG) B) and D)
H) A) and C)

Question 9

____________________ from the anterior pituitary stimulates cortisol secretion.

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The answer of ____________________ from the anterior pituitary stimulates cortisol...

Question 10

Specialization of target-cell receptors explains the specificity of hormonal action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) 
-secretes chemical messengers that affect target cells

Accepted Answer

A)  the endocrine system
B)  the nervous system
C)  both the endocrine and nervous systemsD) All of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 12

Cellular hypertrophy is accomplished by increased cell division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) 
-stimulates uterine contractions

Accepted Answer

A)  vasopressin
B)  oxytocin
C)  TSH
D)  ACTH
E)  growth hormoneF) GnRHG) C) and F)
H) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of these statements applies to growth hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  It closes the epiphyseal plate of long bones.
B)  It promotes hypertrophy and hyperplasia.
C)  Its secretion is stimulated by an increased blood glucose level.
D)  It is the only factor responsible for governing the growth of an individual.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

The hormones influence adjustments that require duration rather than speed, whereas the rapid coordinations of the body are controlled by the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of these situations represents negative feedback

Accepted Answer

A)  Hormone A stimulates hormone B; hormone B inhibits hormone C.
B)  Hormone A inhibits hormone B; hormone B inhibits hormone A.
C)  Hormone A stimulates hormone B; hormone B inhibits hormone A.
D)  Hormone A inhibits hormone B; hormone B inhibits hormone C.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Hormones are classified into which of the following three types

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A)  amines, peptides, and steroids
B)  amides, steroids, and phospholipids
C)  amines, phospholipids, and steroids
D)  amides, amines, and peptidesE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Which of these statements applies to melatonin

Accepted Answer

A)  It accelerates metabolism.
B)  It serves as a secondary messenger.
C)  It lowers the concentration of blood sugar.
D)  It defends against free radicals.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Metabolism of hormones always results in their inactivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In males, luteinizing hormone can be called ____________________, reflecting its function in stimulating the cells of Leydig.

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Exam 5: Principles of Endocrinology: The Central Endocrine Glands

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Melanocyte-stimulating hormones play a role in determining the different amount of melanin in the skin of various human races.

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Peptide hormone receptors are located inside the target cell.

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Which of these statements does NOT describe hormones

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In males, luteinizing hormone can be called ____________________, reflecting its function in stimulating the cells of Leydig.

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____________________ are released into the blood by neurosecretory neurons.

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Which of these situations represents negative feedback

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____________________ from the anterior pituitary stimulates cortisol secretion.

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Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -Chemical messengers act at a long distance from their site of secretion.

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Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -secretes chemical messengers that affect target cells

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Secretion of epinephrine from the adrenal medulla is under the effect of the sympathetic nervous system.

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Cellular hypertrophy is accomplished by increased cell division.

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Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -regulates overall body growth

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Metabolism of hormones always results in their inactivation.

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The hormones influence adjustments that require duration rather than speed, whereas the rapid coordinations of the body are controlled by the nervous system.

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Which of these statements applies to growth hormone

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Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -stimulates growth of ovarian follicles and development of eggs

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Match the hormones, labelled a. through f., with their activities. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -stimulates uterine contractions

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Hormones are classified into which of the following three types

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Specialization of target-cell receptors explains the specificity of hormonal action.

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