Question 1

Identify the glands associated with these hormones: gonadotropins,aldosterone,and epinephrine.

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A)   Adenohypophysis, neurohypophysis, pancreas
B)   Adenohypophysis, anterior pituitary, adrenal cortex
C)   Adenohypophysis, posterior pituitary, adrenal medulla
D)   Anterior pituitary, adrenal cortex, adrenal medullaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following is characterized by low blood volume?

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A)   Cushing syndrome
B)   Tetany
C)   Diabetes insipidus
D)   Oversecretion of ACTHE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Excess secretion of epinephrine

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A)   relieves anxiety.
B)   stimulates the synthesis of glycogen.
C)   elevates blood glucose levels.
D)   slows heart rate and lowers blood pressure.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Iodine,colloid,and goiter refer to which gland?

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A)   Pancreas
B)   Parathyroid
C)   Thyroid
D)   NeurohypophysisE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Hyperglycemia,glucosuria,polyuria,and acidosis are

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A)   most apt to be caused by a deficiency of insulin.
B)   characteristic of diabetes insipidus.
C)   the consequences of a hormone-secreting tumor of the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans.
D)   indicative of a deficiency of ADH.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following steroids is an androgen?

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A)   Progesterone
B)   Testosterone
C)   Estrogen
D)   AldosteroneE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Kussmaul respirations occur in response to

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A)   hyperglycemia.
B)   metabolic acidosis.
C)   a pH of 7.48.
D)   dehydration.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

An excessive growth of hair in locations where hair growth in women is normally minimal is known as

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A)   a goitrogenic effect.
B)   addisonian crisis.
C)   myxedema.
D)   hirsutism.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

What two effects does PTH exert on the kidneys?

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A)   Blocks sodium reabsorption and increases the excretion of water
B)   Increases calcium reabsorption and increases the excretion of phosphate in the urine
C)   Decreases the reabsorption of both calcium and phosphate
D)   Increases the excretion of H+ and the excretion of bicarbonateE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

The pancreas

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A)   secretes steroids that are concerned with sugar, salt, and sex.
B)   is controlled by the adenohypophysis.
C)   secretes hormones that affect blood glucose levels.
D)   secretes iodine-containing hormones that regulate the basal metabolic rate.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Testosterone is best described as

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A)   virilizing.
B)   lactogenic.
C)   adenohypophyseal.
D)   pancreatic.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

This hormone stimulates osteoclastic activity,causing bone resorption.

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A)   Calcitonin
B)   Androgen
C)   PTH
D)   ThyroxineE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Insulin

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A)   stimulates the formation of glycogen.
B)   increases the transport of glucose into a cell.
C)   stimulates the synthesis of proteins and fats.
D)   All of the above are true.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Ketosis and acidosis are

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A)   most apt to be caused by an excess of insulin.
B)   characteristic of diabetes insipidus.
C)   best treated with ADH.
D)   indicative of a rapid and incomplete metabolism of fatty acids.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the function of insulin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lowers blood glucose levels
B)   Stimulates cells to make glucose (gluconeogenesis) 
C)   Deficiency causes diabetes insipidus
D)   Decreases blood volumeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

What do the following hormones have in common: growth hormone,cortisol,and epinephrine? All

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A)   are secreted by the adrenal glands.
B)   raise blood glucose.
C)   suppress gluconeogenesis.
D)   are steroids.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 14: Endocrine System

Identify the glands associated with these hormones: gonadotropins,aldosterone,and epinephrine.

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Kussmaul respirations occur in response to

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What two effects does PTH exert on the kidneys?

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Which of the following best describes the function of insulin?

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An excessive growth of hair in locations where hair growth in women is normally minimal is known as

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Which of the following is characterized by low blood volume?

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Ketosis and acidosis are

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This hormone stimulates osteoclastic activity,causing bone resorption.

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What do the following hormones have in common: growth hormone,cortisol,and epinephrine? All

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Insulin

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Which of the following steroids is an androgen?

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Testosterone is best described as

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The pancreas

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Excess secretion of epinephrine

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Iodine,colloid,and goiter refer to which gland?

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Hyperglycemia,glucosuria,polyuria,and acidosis are

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Exam 14: Endocrine System

Identify the glands associated with these hormones: gonadotropins,aldosterone,and epinephrine.

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Kussmaul respirations occur in response to

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What two effects does PTH exert on the kidneys?

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Which of the following best describes the function of insulin?

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An excessive growth of hair in locations where hair growth in women is normally minimal is known as

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Which of the following is characterized by low blood volume?

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Ketosis and acidosis are

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This hormone stimulates osteoclastic activity,causing bone resorption.

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What do the following hormones have in common: growth hormone,cortisol,and epinephrine? All

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Insulin

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Which of the following steroids is an androgen?

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Testosterone is best described as

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The pancreas

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Excess secretion of epinephrine

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