Question 1

Since parathyroid hormone causes calcium to be liberated from bone,blocking that hormone could be a partial aid in dealing with loss of calcium from bone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Cushing's syndrome occurs when the body's tissues are exposed to high levels of cortisol for too long. Many people develop Cushing's syndrome because they take steroid glucocorticoids such as prednisone for asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other inflammatory diseases. Other people develop Cushing's syndrome because their bodies produce too much cortisol.
-Prednisone would be most similar to which compound?

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A)   cortisol
B)   insulin
C)   TRH
D)   oxytocin
E)   glucagonF) A) and D)
G) B) and E) A

Question 3

-How might the results of the experiment on ADH and prairie voles be used in research with autistic humans,who have social difficulties?

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A)   Virally transmit genes which encode for receptors in the area of the brain that derives feelings of reward to promote formation of social attachments.
B)   Virally transmit hormones to the bloodstream of autistic humans to block aggression.
C)   Inject hormones into the bloodstream of autistic humans to derive feelings of monogamy, instead of promiscuity.
D)   Virally transmit genes which encode for receptors in the area of the brain that derives feelings of aggression to promote formation of social attachments.
E)   Virally transmit hormones to the bloodstream of autistic humans to increase aggression.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 4

An endocrine gland releases its product directly

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A)   into the digestive system.
B)   onto an outer epithelial surface.
C)   into the circulatory system.
D)   into a body cavity.
E)   All answers are correct.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

The endocrine gland that produces melatonin is the

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A)   pancreas.
B)   pineal gland.
C)   parathyroid gland.
D)   adrenal gland.
E)   testes.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

The endocrine gland(s) that produces hormones that help regulate blood calcium is/are the

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A)   pancreas.
B)   parathyroid gland.
C)   adrenal glands.
D)   pineal gland.
E)   testes.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

An estimated 1% of the population has hyperthyroidism. Graves disease, also known as toxic diffuse goiter, is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the United States. Graves disease is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system makes an antibody that mimics TSH.
-Which would you expect in the blood of a patient with hyperthyroidism?

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A)   no change in either TSH and thyroid hormones
B)   a decrease in both TSH and thyroid hormones
C)   an increase in TSH and a decrease in thyroid hormones
D)   an increase in both TSH and thyroid hormones
E)   a decrease in TSH and an increase in thyroid hormonesF) A) and C)
G) A) and B) E

Question 8

The hormone that stimulates glycogen to be broken down to glucose is

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A)   insulin.
B)   calcitonin.
C)   aldosterone.
D)   glucagon.
E)   melatonin.F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 9

All of the glands of the vertebrate endocrine system are regulated by the

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A)   hypothalamus and pons.
B)   hypothalamus and pituitary gland.
C)   cerebrum and medulla oblongata.
D)   pineal gland and pituitary gland.
E)   cerebellum and pituitary gland.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above B

Question 10

Some adult weight lifters dope with human growth hormone.What effect would this have on their bodies?

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A)   They would gain muscle.
B)   They would become taller.
C)   They would become smarter.
D)   They would become lighter and faster.
E)   Their limbs would become longer.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Which option lists the primary endocrine product(s) of the ovaries?

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A)   estrogen
B)   follicle-stimulating hormone
C)   progesterone and estrogen
D)   progesterone
E)   follicle-stimulating hormone and estrogenF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

The adrenal glands are located "on top" of

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A)   the ovaries.
B)   the pancreas.
C)   the kidneys.
D)   the thyroid gland.
E)   the liver.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Which is incorrect?

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A)   Both the nervous system and the endocrine system use neurotransmitters to affect target cells.
B)   A nerve impulse is virtually instantaneous, but hormones take a considerable amount of time to exert their effects.
C)   Hormones and neurotransmitters may share the same target cell.
D)   A single neuron influences only a few cells at a time, whereas hormones circulate throughout the body in the blood.
E)   Some chemicals act as both neurotransmitters and hormones.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 14

When needed,parathyroid hormone causes the removal of calcium from the bone.Insufficient calcium intake can lead to issues such as osteoporosis where severe calcium loss from bones weakens them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which has its primary effect on the brain's pain receptors?

Accepted Answer

A)   ACTH
B)   FSH and LH
C)   endorphins
D)   oxytocin
E)   ADHF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

If a person requires insulin injections they most likely suffer from

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A)   type 1 diabetes and hypoglycemia.
B)   type 2 diabetes and hypoglycemia.
C)   type 1 diabetes only.
D)   hypoglycemia only.
E)   type 2 diabetes only.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

In type 1 diabetes a decrease in ________ can occur.

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A)   insulin receptors on muscle cells
B)   blood glucose
C)   insulin levels inside muscle cells
D)   insulin secreted by the pancreas
E)   glucose secreted by muscle cellsF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Hyperthyroidism

Accepted Answer

A)   is caused by iodine deficiency.
B)   can cause elevated heart rate.
C)   leads to weight gain.
D)   is not a problem clinically.
E)   is caused by removal of the thyroid.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 19

A deficiency of iodine in the diet can cause the medical condition known as

Accepted Answer

A)   hepatitis.
B)   goiter.
C)   acromegaly.
D)   diabetes.
E)   osteoporosis.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

If you fed a radioactive tracer to the posterior pituitary gland,in which hormone might you expect to find the tracer?

Accepted Answer

A)   insulin
B)   TSH
C)   oxytocin
D)   FSH
E)   No answer is correct.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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Since parathyroid hormone causes calcium to be liberated from bone,blocking that hormone could be a partial aid in dealing with loss of calcium from bone.

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-How might the results of the experiment on ADH and prairie voles be used in research with autistic humans,who have social difficulties?

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An endocrine gland releases its product directly

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Which option lists the primary endocrine product(s) of the ovaries?

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The adrenal glands are located "on top" of

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When needed,parathyroid hormone causes the removal of calcium from the bone.Insufficient calcium intake can lead to issues such as osteoporosis where severe calcium loss from bones weakens them.

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Which has its primary effect on the brain's pain receptors?

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If a person requires insulin injections they most likely suffer from

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In type 1 diabetes a decrease in ________ can occur.

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Hyperthyroidism

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If you fed a radioactive tracer to the posterior pituitary gland,in which hormone might you expect to find the tracer?

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