Question 1

Biochemicals produced in a gland that travel through the blood stream and alter the metabolism of specific target cells are

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A)  enzymes.
B)  pheromones.
C)  neurotransmitters.
D)  hormones.
E)  pectines.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 2

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) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 3

FSH and LH are produced by the

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A)  pancreas.
B)  anterior pituitary gland.
C)  pineal gland.
D)  hypothalamus.
E)  posterior pituitary gland.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 4

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) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Neurotransmitters and hormones never share the same target cells.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the role of the endocrine system in animals?

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A)  fast communication between cells using electrical responses
B)  slow communication between cells using electrical responses
C)  fast communication between cells using hormonal responses
D)  slow communication between cells using hormonal responses
E)  fast communication between organs using electrical responsesF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following is not typically a characteristic of a steroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are lipid-soluble.
B)  They alter gene expression.
C)  They bind to a receptor inside the cell's cytoplasm or nucleus.
D)  They bind to a receptor on the surface of the cell.
E)  They are not water-solublE.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Hypoglycemia is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  too much insulin being produced.
B)  too little insulin being produced.
C)  insufficient carbohydrate intake or too much insulin production.
D)  insufficient carbohydrate intake.
E)  insufficient carbohydrate intake or too little insulin production.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

An endocrine gland releases its product directly

Accepted Answer

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) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following hormones is produced by the posterior pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin
B)  TSH
C)  oxytocin
D)  FSH
E)  None of the answers are correct.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

The endocrine gland that produces hormones that regulate blood glucose levels is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The release of which of the following hormones is usually controlled by positive feedback?

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin
B)  TRH
C)  oxytocin
D)  glucagon
E)  None of the answers are correct.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

The endocrine gland that produces primarily testosterone is the

Accepted Answer

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

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The endocrine gland that produces melatonin is the

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Biochemicals produced in a gland that travel through the blood stream and alter the metabolism of specific target cells are

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Which of the following is not typically a characteristic of a steroid hormone?

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What is the role of the endocrine system in animals?

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Which of the following hormones is produced by the posterior pituitary gland?

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Hypoglycemia is caused by

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FSH and LH are produced by the

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An endocrine gland releases its product directly

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Neurotransmitters and hormones never share the same target cells.

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The adrenal glands are located "on top" of

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The endocrine gland that produces hormones that regulate blood glucose levels is the

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The endocrine gland that produces primarily testosterone is the

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The release of which of the following hormones is usually controlled by positive feedback?

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The endocrine gland that produces melatonin is the

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Biochemicals produced in a gland that travel through the blood stream and alter the metabolism of specific target cells are

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Which of the following is not typically a characteristic of a steroid hormone?

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What is the role of the endocrine system in animals?

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Which of the following hormones is produced by the posterior pituitary gland?

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Hypoglycemia is caused by

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FSH and LH are produced by the

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Neurotransmitters and hormones never share the same target cells.

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The endocrine gland that produces hormones that regulate blood glucose levels is the

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