Question 1

Which of these statements describes tropic hormones

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A)  They may stimulate the secretion of other hormones.
B)  They are secreted only by the hypothalamus.
C)  They are all produced in the posterior pituitary gland.
D)  Primary hyposecretion occurs when an endocrine gland isn't receiving enough of its tropic hormone.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Dwarfism may be due to growth hormone deficiency in adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which characteristic is NOT shared by both lipophilic and hydrophilic hormones

Accepted Answer

A)  amplification of hormone actions in the target cell
B)  passing through the lipid membrane barriers of their target cells
C)  synergistic actions
D)  antagonistic actionsE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Melatonin is secreted by the ____________________.

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The answer of Melatonin is secreted by the ____________________....

Question 5

Oxytocin and vasopressin are carried in the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which one of these hormones signals the kidneys to control water balance

Accepted Answer

A)  vasopressin
B)  ACTH
C)  TRH
D)  somatostatinE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of these statements describes growth hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  Levels in the blood are directly correlated with the rate of growth throughout life.
B)  It stimulates the secretion of somatomedins.
C)  It stimulates osteoclast activity.
D)  Excessive levels in adults will cause the disease called gigantism.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which of these statements does NOT apply to peptide hormones

Accepted Answer

A)  They include adrenal cortex hormones.
B)  They include insulin.
C)  They are stored within secretory granules.
D)  They are secreted from endocrine glands.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Match the hormones, labelled a. through d., with the characteristics.
-synthesized by the endoplasmic reticulum-Golgi complex system

Accepted Answer

A)  steroids
B)  catecholamines
C)  peptides
D)  thyroid hormoneE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Epinephrine produces diverse effects on the activity of smooth muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Growth hormone promotes closure of the epiphyseal plate at adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Growth hormone signals which of the following parts in a long bone to influence its length

Accepted Answer

A)  articular cartilage
B)  endosteum
C)  epiphyseal plate
D)  medullary cavityE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

One target cell receptor may bind with more than one type of hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following can occur in the process of negative feedback

Accepted Answer

A)  TSH inhibits thyroid hormone secretion by the thyroid gland.
B)  Thyroid hormone inhibits TSH secretion by the anterior pituitary.
C)  Thyroid hormone directly inhibits further thyroid hormone secretion by the thyroid gland.
D)  TRH inhibits TSH secretion by the anterior pituitary.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which of these statements refers to bone cells

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoclasts are cells that make new ones.
B)  Chondrocytes are some that are affected by prolactin-inhibiting hormone.
C)  Osteoclasts are the types that dissolve bone.
D)  Osteoblasts are mature, nongrowing bone.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Match the types of bone cells, labelled a. through c., with their descriptions.
-form bone

Accepted Answer

A)  osteocytes
B)  osteoblasts
C)  osteoclastsD) All of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of these statements describes hormones

Accepted Answer

A)  All are regulated by the hypothalamus.
B)  They are secreted by endocrine glands through ducts into the blood.
C)  They must combine with specific receptors on their target cells in order to exert their effects.
D)  They are produced in a gland and act on target cells in different tissues.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) 
-Duration of action is brief (milliseconds) .

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

Question 19

The hypothalamus synthesizes and regulates the release of hormones from the posterior pituitary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of these statements describes hormones secreted by endocrine glands

Accepted Answer

A)  They are secreted into the ducts.
B)  They are all controlled by the nervous system.
C)  They all can pass through the plasma membrane.
D)  They regulate cellular and organ function at a distance.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 5: Principles of Endocrinology: The Central Endocrine Glands

Epinephrine produces diverse effects on the activity of smooth muscle.

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Which characteristic is NOT shared by both lipophilic and hydrophilic hormones

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Match the types of bone cells, labelled a. through c., with their descriptions. -form bone

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Which of these statements describes tropic hormones

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Which of these statements does NOT apply to peptide hormones

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Which of these statements describes hormones secreted by endocrine glands

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Which of the following can occur in the process of negative feedback

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Which of these statements describes hormones

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Which of these statements describes growth hormone

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Dwarfism may be due to growth hormone deficiency in adults.

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Oxytocin and vasopressin are carried in the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system.

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Which one of these hormones signals the kidneys to control water balance

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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.) -Duration of action is brief (milliseconds) .

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One target cell receptor may bind with more than one type of hormone.

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Melatonin is secreted by the ____________________.

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Growth hormone promotes closure of the epiphyseal plate at adolescence.

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Growth hormone signals which of the following parts in a long bone to influence its length

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Match the hormones, labelled a. through d., with the characteristics. -synthesized by the endoplasmic reticulum-Golgi complex system

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The hypothalamus synthesizes and regulates the release of hormones from the posterior pituitary.

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Which of these statements refers to bone cells

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