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Bruce is 8 feet tall and weighs 260 pounds. Which of the following endocrine glands may be responsible for his size 1. Pancreas 2. Parathyroid 3. Pituitary 4. Testes

Bruce is 8 feet tall and weighs 260 pounds. Which of the following endocrine glands may be responsible for his size 1. Pancreas 2. Parathyroid 3. Pituitary 4. Testes

Enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet, and joints, with a characteristic protruding chin are common symptoms of: 1. Acromegaly 2. Grave’s disease 3. Hypothyroidism 4. Toxic goiter

Enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet, and joints, with a characteristic protruding chin are common symptoms of: 1. Acromegaly 2. Grave’s disease 3. Hypothyroidism 4. Toxic goiter

The endocrine gland that is located in front of the trachea is the: 1. Adrenal gland 2. Thymus gland 3. Pituitary gland 4. Thyroid gland

The endocrine gland that is located in front of the trachea is the: 1. Adrenal gland 2. Thymus gland 3. Pituitary gland 4. Thyroid gland

The chemical substances secreted by endocrine glands are: 1. Electrolytes 2. Endoclasts 3. Enzymes 4. Hormones

The chemical substances secreted by endocrine glands are: 1. Electrolytes 2. Endoclasts 3. Enzymes 4. Hormones

Which endocrine gland is located in the cranial cavity? 1. Adrenal 2. Parathyroid 3. Pituitary 4. Thymus

Which endocrine gland is located in the cranial cavity? 1. Adrenal 2. Parathyroid 3. Pituitary 4. Thymus

Which endocrine glands are located above the kidneys? 1. Adrenal 2. Ovaries 3. Testes 4. Thyroid

Which endocrine glands are located above the kidneys? 1. Adrenal 2. Ovaries 3. Testes 4. Thyroid

Which endocrine gland is normally located in the pelvic cavity? 1. Ovary 2. Parathyroid 3. Testis 4. Thyroid

Which endocrine gland is normally located in the pelvic cavity? 1. Ovary 2. Parathyroid 3. Testis 4. Thyroid

The endocrine gland located in the thoracic cavity is the: 1. Pancreas 2. Pituitary 3. Thymus 4. Thyroid

The endocrine gland located in the thoracic cavity is the: 1. Pancreas 2. Pituitary 3. Thymus 4. Thyroid

The hormone FSH stimulates growth of the graafian follicle to grow in the: 1. Hair 2. Ovaries 3. Skin 4. Uterus

The hormone FSH stimulates growth of the graafian follicle to grow in the: 1. Hair 2. Ovaries 3. Skin 4. Uterus

Which endocrine gland produces a response to stress? 1. Adrenal 2. Parathyroid 3. Pineal 4. Thymus

Which endocrine gland produces a response to stress? 1. Adrenal 2. Parathyroid 3. Pineal 4. Thymus

Body cells that react to a particular hormone are called: 1. Cyclic AMP cells 2. Messenger hypothesis cells 3. Neurosecretory cells 4. Target organ cells

Body cells that react to a particular hormone are called: 1. Cyclic AMP cells 2. Messenger hypothesis cells 3. Neurosecretory cells 4. Target organ cells

When released from endocrine cells in the pancreas, insulin acts to: 1. Increase water retention 2. Inhibit microbial growth 3. Lower blood sugar levels 4. Raise blood pressure

When released from endocrine cells in the pancreas, insulin acts to: 1. Increase water retention 2. Inhibit microbial growth 3. Lower blood sugar levels 4. Raise blood pressure

During what time of the day would the pancreas normally secrete the most insulin? 1. After meals 2. At bedtime 3. Before meals 4. Upon awakening

During what time of the day would the pancreas normally secrete the most insulin? 1. After meals 2. At bedtime 3. Before meals 4. Upon awakening

Prolactin stimulates milk secretion after the delivery of a baby. Prolactin is produced by the: 1. Adrenal gland 2. Ovaries 3. Pituitary gland 4. Thyroid gland

Prolactin stimulates milk secretion after the delivery of a baby. Prolactin is produced by the: 1. Adrenal gland 2. Ovaries 3. Pituitary gland 4. Thyroid gland

Which two pituitary hormones act on the ovaries and testes? 1. ACTH and TSH 2. FSH and LH 3. LH and ACTH 4. TSH and FSH

Which two pituitary hormones act on the ovaries and testes? 1. ACTH and TSH 2. FSH and LH 3. LH and ACTH 4. TSH and FSH

What synthetic hormone could be given to a pregnant woman to cause her to go into labor? 1. Estrogen 2. Insulin 3. Oxytocin 4. Testosterone

What synthetic hormone could be given to a pregnant woman to cause her to go into labor? 1. Estrogen 2. Insulin 3. Oxytocin 4. Testosterone

Marilyn has a blood sugar of 100 milligrams. Her blood sugar level is: 1. Extremely high 2. High 3. Low 4. Normal

Marilyn has a blood sugar of 100 milligrams. Her blood sugar level is: 1. Extremely high 2. High 3. Low 4. Normal

Parathormone tends to increase the concentration of 1. Calcium in the blood 2. Endorphins in the brain 3. Iron in the liver 4. Sodium in the kidneys

Parathormone tends to increase the concentration of 1. Calcium in the blood 2. Endorphins in the brain 3. Iron in the liver 4. Sodium in the kidneys

How is dwarfism treated when diagnosed at an early age? 1. Removal of the thyroid gland 2. Radiation therapy 3. Injection of growth hormone 4. Iodine supplements

How is dwarfism treated when diagnosed at an early age? 1. Removal of the thyroid gland 2. Radiation therapy 3. Injection of growth hormone 4. Iodine supplements

Which of the following is a symptom of hyperthyroidism? 1. Fatigue 2. Decreased appetite 3. Nervous irritability 4. Depression

Which of the following is a symptom of hyperthyroidism? 1. Fatigue 2. Decreased appetite 3. Nervous irritability 4. Depression

A typical screening procedure for diabetes mellitus is: 1. Cardiac catheterization 2. Lumbar puncture 3. Thoracentesis 4. Urinalysis

A typical screening procedure for diabetes mellitus is: 1. Cardiac catheterization 2. Lumbar puncture 3. Thoracentesis 4. Urinalysis

Hypofunctioning of the parathyroid glands leads to a condition known as: 1. Diabetes 2. Leukemia 3. Menopause 4. Tetany

Hypofunctioning of the parathyroid glands leads to a condition known as: 1. Diabetes 2. Leukemia 3. Menopause 4. Tetany

Hormones are classified as: 1. Cells 2. Chemicals 3. Ions 4. Microbes

Hormones are classified as: 1. Cells 2. Chemicals 3. Ions 4. Microbes

The pancreas is located in the: 1. Abdominal cavity 2. Pelvic cavity 3. Cranial cavity 4. Spinal cavity

The pancreas is located in the: 1. Abdominal cavity 2. Pelvic cavity 3. Cranial cavity 4. Spinal cavity

The parathyroid glands are located: 1. Above the kidneys 2. Beside the heart 3. In the brain 4. In the neck

The parathyroid glands are located: 1. Above the kidneys 2. Beside the heart 3. In the brain 4. In the neck

The endocrine portion of the pancreas is the: 1. Corpus luteum 2. Harversian canal 3. Islets of langerhans 4. Loop of henle

The endocrine portion of the pancreas is the: 1. Corpus luteum 2. Harversian canal 3. Islets of langerhans 4. Loop of henle

The function of thyroid hormones is to: 1. Assist with carbohydrate metabolism 2. Promote water excretion 3. Provide for fatty deposits 4. Stimulate cellular metabolism

The function of thyroid hormones is to: 1. Assist with carbohydrate metabolism 2. Promote water excretion 3. Provide for fatty deposits 4. Stimulate cellular metabolism

TSH is secreted by the pituitary and acts on the: 1. Pancreas 2. Testes 3. Thymus gland 4. Thyroid gland

TSH is secreted by the pituitary and acts on the: 1. Pancreas 2. Testes 3. Thymus gland 4. Thyroid gland

Simple goiter is caused by: 1. A lack of sodium in the diet 2. A low dietary intake of iodine 3. Oversecretion of the thyroid gland 4. Swelling of the larynx

Simple goiter is caused by: 1. A lack of sodium in the diet 2. A low dietary intake of iodine 3. Oversecretion of the thyroid gland 4. Swelling of the larynx

A lack of insulin leads to: 1. Anuria 2. Hyperglycemia 3. Leukocytosis 4. Photophobia

A lack of insulin leads to: 1. Anuria 2. Hyperglycemia 3. Leukocytosis 4. Photophobia