Question 1

Which of the following statements is not true of prostaglandins?

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A)   They can also be called tissue hormones.
B)   They function like nonsteroid hormones because they cause the production of cyclic AMP.
C)   They function like steroid hormones because they stimulate protein synthesis.
D)   They travel a much shorter distance than most hormones.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Most prostaglandins have a mechanism similar to that of steroid hormones.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A target organ cell has a receptor for a particular hormone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The term tissue hormone is another name given to prostaglandins.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match each hormone with its corresponding function or description.
-begins the development of an egg in the ovary

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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) D) and G)
R) D) and E)

Question 6

MATCHING
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) A) and E)
K) F) and H)

Question 7

ACTH

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A)   causes the ovary to begin forming an egg follicle
B)   stimulates the production of adrenal cortex hormone
C)   stimulates the release of adrenaline
D)   has target organ cells in the thyroid glandE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

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 turcicaE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The action of ADH is to increase the production of urine to help eliminate toxins in the blood.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

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Negative feedback regulation of a hormon...

Question 11

The endocrine system is made up of both endocrine and exocrine glands.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Glucagon and insulin are antagonistic hormones.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

ADH and aldosterone perform opposite functions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of these is not a symptom of Cushing syndrome?

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A)   moon face
B)   buffalo hump
C)   virilization in women
D)   All of the above are symptoms of Cushing syndrome.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

List and explain the functions of the hormones produced by the anterior pituitary gland.

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The anterior pituitary gland produces se...

Question 16

In a healthy person,an increase in blood sugar stimulates the activity of the alpha cells.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Hormones produced and released by the adrenal cortex help reinforce the "fight-or-flight" response.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain the difference between an endocrine and an exocrine gland.

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Endocrine glands and exocrine glands are...

Question 19

The ovary secretes three hormones: estrogen,progesterone,and follicle-stimulating hormone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If the end result of a hormone is the production of a new protein in the cell,the hormone was most likely a nonsteroid hormone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: The Endocrine System

The ovary secretes three hormones: estrogen,progesterone,and follicle-stimulating hormone.

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The hypothalamus

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The action of ADH is to increase the production of urine to help eliminate toxins in the blood.

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Match each hormone with its corresponding function or description. -begins the development of an egg in the ovary

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The term tissue hormone is another name given to prostaglandins.

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Which of the following statements is not true of prostaglandins?

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The endocrine system is made up of both endocrine and exocrine glands.

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In a healthy person,an increase in blood sugar stimulates the activity of the alpha cells.

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ACTH

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Most prostaglandins have a mechanism similar to that of steroid hormones.

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Which of these is not a symptom of Cushing syndrome?

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If the end result of a hormone is the production of a new protein in the cell,the hormone was most likely a nonsteroid hormone.

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Explain the difference between an endocrine and an exocrine gland.

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

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ADH and aldosterone perform opposite functions.

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Glucagon and insulin are antagonistic hormones.

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

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Hormones produced and released by the adrenal cortex help reinforce the "fight-or-flight" response.

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A target organ cell has a receptor for a particular hormone.

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List and explain the functions of the hormones produced by the anterior pituitary gland.

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