Question 1

Lipid-soluble hormones move easily through the cell membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The presence of the Gcm-2 gene in zebrafish,chickens,mice,and humans suggests which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The gene arose multiple times with different functions
B)  Genes can be exchanged between species
C)  All vertebrates have the same set of genes
D)  All four species have a common ancestor
E)  The Gcm-2 gene is only found in vertebratesF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Type II diabetes is strongly associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Obesity
B)  Old age
C)  Premature infants
D)  A suppressed immune system
E)  Calcium deficiencyF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands located near the kidney.Yet pituitary tumors cause 70% of Cushing's syndrome cases.To test if a patient has a pituitary tumor,they are injected with CRH and cortisol levels measured.What will happen in a patient with a pituitary tumor?

Accepted Answer

A)  ACTH will increase and cortisol will decrease
B)  ACTH and cortisol will increase
C)  ACTH and cortisol will decrease
D)  ACTH will decrease and cortisol will increase
E)  ACTH and cortisol will remain unchangedF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is a primary endocrine product of the ovaries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Estrogen
B)  Follicle stimulating hormone
C)  Progesterone and estrogen
D)  Progesterone
E)  Follicle stimulating hormone and estrogenF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 6

If a person requires insulin injections they most likely suffer from:

Accepted Answer

A)  Type 1 diabetes mellitus and hypoglycemia
B)  Type 1 diabetes mellitus and hyperglycemia
C)  Type 1 diabetes mellitus
D)  Hypoglycemia
E)  HyperglycemiaF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Lipid-soluble steroid hormones are synthesized from ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cholesterol
B)  Amino acids
C)  Nucleotides
D)  Proteins with large amounts of tryptophan
E)  SucroseF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

The human parathyroid gland arises from which embryonic structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lungs
B)  Gills
C)  Tail
D)  Pharyngeal pouch
E)  ThymusF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Estrogen and progesterone normally do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stimulate LH and FSH production by the uterus
B)  Stimulate LH and FSH production by the pituitary
C)  Inhibit LH and FSH production by the uterus
D)  They have no effect on LH and FSH production
E)  Inhibit LH and FSH production by the pituitaryF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Enzymes
B)  Pheromones
C)  Neurotransmitters
D)  Hormones
E)  PectinesF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

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 are correctF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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 longerF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

To prevent swollen thyroid glands many nations add iodine to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Milk
B)  Soda pop
C)  Salt
D)  Processed meats
E)  Orange juiceF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

The endocrine gland that produces hormones that help regulate blood calcium is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Pancreas
B)  Parathyroid gland
C)  Adrenal gland
D)  Pineal gland
E)  TestesF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

The antibody produced in Graves' disease would do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inhibit the thyroid from releasing thyroid hormone.
B)  Stimulate the thyroid to release thyroid hormone.
C)  Bind to thyroid hormone in the blood.
D)  Destroy thyroid cells.
E)  Enter the thyroid cell and move to the nucleus.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Exam 27: The Endocrine System

Type II diabetes is strongly associated with:

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If a person requires insulin injections they most likely suffer from:

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

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The presence of the Gcm-2 gene in zebrafish,chickens,mice,and humans suggests which of the following?

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Lipid-soluble hormones move easily through the cell membrane.

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Estrogen and progesterone normally do which of the following?

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

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An endocrine gland releases its product directly:

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The endocrine gland that produces hormones that help regulate blood calcium is the:

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To prevent swollen thyroid glands many nations add iodine to:

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Which of the following is a primary endocrine product of the ovaries?

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Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands located near the kidney.Yet pituitary tumors cause 70% of Cushing's syndrome cases.To test if a patient has a pituitary tumor,they are injected with CRH and cortisol levels measured.What will happen in a patient with a pituitary tumor?

Correct Answer
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Lipid-soluble steroid hormones are synthesized from ________________.

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The antibody produced in Graves' disease would do which of the following?

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The human parathyroid gland arises from which embryonic structure?

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Exam 27: The Endocrine System

Type II diabetes is strongly associated with:

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If a person requires insulin injections they most likely suffer from:

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

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The presence of the Gcm-2 gene in zebrafish,chickens,mice,and humans suggests which of the following?

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Lipid-soluble hormones move easily through the cell membrane.

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Estrogen and progesterone normally do which of the following?

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

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An endocrine gland releases its product directly:

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The endocrine gland that produces hormones that help regulate blood calcium is the:

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To prevent swollen thyroid glands many nations add iodine to:

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Which of the following is a primary endocrine product of the ovaries?

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Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands located near the kidney.Yet pituitary tumors cause 70% of Cushing's syndrome cases.To test if a patient has a pituitary tumor,they are injected with CRH and cortisol levels measured.What will happen in a patient with a pituitary tumor?

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Lipid-soluble steroid hormones are synthesized from ________________.

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The antibody produced in Graves' disease would do which of the following?

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The human parathyroid gland arises from which embryonic structure?

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