Question 1

MATCHING: ART
  
The following questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the function of the anterior pituitary hormones. Twelve of the hormones and actions have been removed and replaced with letters A-L. Match the letter with list of missing terms below to complete the diagram.
-growth

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The following questions refer...

Question 2

Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics.
-at high concentrations lowers the immune response

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A)  adrenal cortex
B)  adrenal medulla
C)  thyroid
D)  parathyroid
E)  pancreasF) melatoninG) B) and E)
H) B) and C)

Question 3

The accompanying figure relates to the synthesis of thyroid hormones. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-8b. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below.
-Coupling of one MIT and one DIT yields T3

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A)  Step 1
B)  Step 2
C)  Step 3
D)  Step 4a
E)  Sep 4bF) Step 5aG) Step 5bH) Step 6I) Step 7J) Step 8aK) Step 8bL) A) and F)
M) B) and F)

Question 4

Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code:
-Growth hormone _____ blood fatty acids.

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A)  increases
B)  decreases
C)  has no effect onD) None of the above
E) All of the above

Question 5

Iodine deficiency can lead to Grave's disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Indicate the effect the item has on the secretion rate of the hormone by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the answer code below:
-Increased ACTH _____ cortisol.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases
B)  decreases
C)  has little or no effect onD) All of the above
E) A) and C)

Question 7

The precursor to testosterone is

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A)   aldosterone.
B)   cortisol.
C)   dehydroepiandrosterone.
D)   estradiol.
E)   testosterone.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

This is the master biological clock:

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A)   anterior pituitary
B)   posterior pituitary
C)   thyroid hormone
D)   arcuate nucleus
E)   suprachiasmatic nucleusF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

One of the primary functions of cortisol secretion at normal physiological levels is its anti-inflammatory action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

____________________ is the primary trigger for the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells.

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The answer of ____________________ is the primary trigger for the...

Question 11

The symptoms of aldosterone hypersecretion include hypernatremia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Indicate the effect the item has on the secretion rate of the hormone by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the answer code below:
-Increased blood glucose _____ insulin.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases
B)  decreases
C)  has little or no effect onD) None of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 13

PTH increases plasma Ca²+ and decreases plasma PO2.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The adrenal medulla is actually a modified part of the sympathetic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Aldosterone

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A)   enhances the ability of the kidneys to eliminate excess K+.
B)   directly promotes H2O conservation by the kidneys.
C)   secretion is encourages by angiotensin II.
D)   is nonsteroidal.
E)   is produced ion the adrenal medulla.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code:
-Epinephrine _____ blood fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases
B)  decreases
C)  has no effect onD) B) and C)
E) A) and C)

Question 17

Identify the factors associated with each of the biochemical processes below by writing the appropriate letter in the blank preceding the statement.
-Decreases the blood glucose concentration.

Accepted Answer

A)  gluconeogenesis
B)  glycogenesis
C)  glycogenolysis
D)  both gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis
E)  all of these answersF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Hypernatremia is a body retention of ____________________.

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The answer of Hypernatremia is a body retention of ____________________....

Question 19

Epinephrine accounts for 80% of total release of catecholamines by the adrenal medulla.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once.
-myxedema

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperthyroidism
B)  Hypothyroidism
C)  Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
D)  NeitherE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 17: The Endocrine System

The adrenal medulla is actually a modified part of the sympathetic nervous system.

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Indicate the effect the item has on the secretion rate of the hormone by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the answer code below: -Increased blood glucose _____ insulin.

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The accompanying figure relates to the synthesis of thyroid hormones. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-8b. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below. -Coupling of one MIT and one DIT yields T3

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Hypernatremia is a body retention of ____________________.

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Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics. -at high concentrations lowers the immune response

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Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code: -Epinephrine _____ blood fatty acids.

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MATCHING: ART The following questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the function of the anterior pituitary hormones. Twelve of the hormones and actions have been removed and replaced with letters A-L. Match the letter with list of missing terms below to complete the diagram. -growth

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Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once. -myxedema

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Epinephrine accounts for 80% of total release of catecholamines by the adrenal medulla.

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The symptoms of aldosterone hypersecretion include hypernatremia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypertension.

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PTH increases plasma Ca²+ and decreases plasma PO2.

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Indicate the effect the item has on the secretion rate of the hormone by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the answer code below: -Increased ACTH _____ cortisol.

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Iodine deficiency can lead to Grave's disease.

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The precursor to testosterone is

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____________________ is the primary trigger for the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells.

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Identify the factors associated with each of the biochemical processes below by writing the appropriate letter in the blank preceding the statement. -Decreases the blood glucose concentration.

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One of the primary functions of cortisol secretion at normal physiological levels is its anti-inflammatory action.

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Indicate the metabolic effects of each of the hormones below by writing the appropriate letter using the following answer code: -Growth hormone _____ blood fatty acids.

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This is the master biological clock:

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Aldosterone

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