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Human Anatomy & PhysiologySEVENTH EDITION
Elaine N. MariebKatja Hoehn
Active Lecture Questions prepared by Cinnamon VanPutte, Southwestern Illinois College
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16The EndocrineSystem
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A major difference between neurotransmitters and hormones is that hormones are secreted ____________.
a. directly onto their target cell
b. into the cerebrospinal fluid
c. into ducts
d. into the blood
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A major determinant of a hormone’s mechanism of action is __________.
a. whether the hormonal molecule is hydrophobic or hydrophilic
b. large or small
c. rapid-acting or slow-acting
d. activates gene activity
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Receptors for steroid hormones are commonly located _________.
a. inside the target cell
b. in the plasma membrane of the target cell
c. in the blood plasma
d. in the extracellular fluid
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Interaction with a membrane-bound receptor will transduce the hormonal message via __________.
a. depolarization
b. direct gene activation
c. a second messenger
d. endocytosis
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Treatment of a hormone’s target cell with a phosphodiesterase inhibitor will result in ________.
a. immediate cessation of cell activity
b. prolonged activity of cell activity
c. inability of the hormone to bind to its receptor
d. irreversible binding of hormone to its receptor
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Second messenger-activating hormones circulate in minute quantities because
a. they are not important signal molecules.
b. small amounts of hormone can activate huge amounts of intracellular signals (amplification).
c. they are continuously released from the gland.
d. neurotransmitters bind to hormone receptors too.
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Which of the following molecules act as second messengers?
a. cAMP
b. Ca++
c. inositol triphosphate
d. all of the above
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It’s possible for a steroid hormone and a protein hormone to affect the same intracellular protein because
a. the steroid hormone may direct the synthesis of the protein.
b. the protein hormone may activate the protein.
c. the protein hormone may direct the synthesis of the protein.
d. all of the above
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In order for a hormone to activate a target cell, the target cell must possess _______.
a. a receptor
b. a second messenger
c. the hormone
d. a chaperone
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The most common form of endocrine malfunction is __________.
a. failure of the gland to produce the hormone.
b. insensitivity of the target cell to the hormone.
c. overproduction of the hormone by the gland.
d. all of the above are common disorders
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When the pancreas releases insulin in direct response to blood glucose, this is an example of ________ stimulation.
a. humoral
b. neural
c. hormonal
d. negative feedback
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When an infant suckles at his mother’s breast, the mother’s neurohypophysis releases oxytocin. This is an example of __________ regulation.
a. humoral
b. neural
c. hormonal
d. negative feedback
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When the ovaries secrete estrogen in response to the hormone GnRH, this is an example of __________ regulation.
a. humoral
b. neural
c. hormonal
d. negative feedback
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Blood levels of hormone are kept within very narrow ranges by the _________ mechanism.
a. humoral
b. neural
c. hormonal
d. negative feedback
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Hormones secreted into the hypophyseal portal system are delivered directly to the ________.
a. neurohypophysis
b. adenohypophysis
c. median eminence
d. infundibulum
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The long bone growth-promoting effects of growth hormone are mediated by __________.
a. somatostatin
b. somatotrophs
c. somatomedins
d. insulin
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Secretions from the corticotrophs activate cells of the _______ while secretions from the gonadotrophs affect cells of the ________.
a. adrenal cortex… gonads
b. thyroid… mammary gland
c. gonads… adrenal cortex
d. mammary glands… gonads
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A patient is displaying high volumes of urine output and severe dehydration. The most likely cause is _________.
a. hyposecretion of oxytocin
b. hypersecretion of oxytocin
c. hyposecretion of ADH
d. hypersecretion of ADH
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Common secretion(s) of the thyroid gland is/are _________.
a. calcitonin
b. triiodothyronine
c. thyroxine
d. all of the above
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A patient is losing weight rapidly, sweating profusely and is always anxious. The patient may be suffering from _______.
a. hypothyroidism
b. cretinism
c. hyperthyroidism
d. hypersecretion of calcitonin
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Occasionally, a female patient will experience hirsutism or excessive facial hair growth. Blood tests reveal that her levels of testosterone are normal for a female. Another cause could be hypersecretion of:
a. adrenal medulla hormones
b. mineralocorticoids
c. gluccocorticoids
d. gonadocorticoids
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Two hormones govern calcium regulation is ________ acts to elevate blood calcium whereas ________ lowers blood calcium, especially in children.
a. PTH… calcitonin
b. thyroid hormones… calmodulin
c. calcitonin… PTH
d. calcitonin… thyroid hormones
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__________ is the adrenal hormone responsible for maintaining appropriate blood sodium levels.
a. Cortisol
b. DHEA
c. Aldosterone
d. Epinephrine
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_________ triggers secretion of aldosterone.
a. Increased K+
b. Angiotensin II
c. ANP
d. both a and b
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During times of stress, elevated levels of _______ occur often and explain why we get a cold during final exam time.
a. cortisol
b. aldosterone
c. ACTH
d. androgens
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The _________ is the other primary mediator of acute stress along with the sympathetic nervous system.
a. adrenal medulla
b. adrenal cortex
c. zona glomerulosa
d. zona reticularis
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The secretion of ________ helps regulate our circadian rhythms.
a. estrogen
b. testosterone
c. thyroid hormones
d. melatonin
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The thymus gland secretes the hormone(s) ______________.
a. thymopoietin
b. thymosin
c. thymic factor
d. all of the above
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Which of the following structures produce a hormone responsible for stimulating red blood cell production?
a. stomach
b. heart
c. kidney
d. skin
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Which of the following structures produces a precursor to hormonal vitamin D, important for Ca++ regulation?
a. stomach
b. heart
c. kidney
d. skin