1. Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
Endocrine Glands
Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
Thyroid
and Parathyroid
Adrenal Glands
Pancreas
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2. Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $100 Question
The anterior pituitary gland is also called this:
a. adenohypophysis
b. neurohypophysis
c. hypothalamus
d. sella turcica
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3. Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $100 Answer
The anterior pituitary gland is also called this:
a. adenohypophysis
b. neurohypophysis
c. hypothalamus
d. sella turcica
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4. Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $200 Question
The releasing and inhibiting hormones are produced by this:
a. hypothalamus to control posterior pituitary
b. hypothalamus to control anterior pituitary
c. anterior pituitary
d. posterior pituitary
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5. Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $200 Answer
The releasing and inhibiting hormones are produced by this:
a. hypothalamus to control posterior pituitary
b. hypothalamus to control anterior pituitary
c. anterior pituitary
d. posterior pituitary
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6. Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $300 Question
This hormone is not a hormone that is secreted into the hypothalamohypophysial portal system:
a. GHRH
b. TRH
c. PIH
d. GnRH
e. ACTH
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7. Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $300 Answer
This hormone is not a hormone that is secreted into the hypothalamohypophysial portal system:
a. GHRH
b. TRH
c. PIH
d. GnRH
e. ACTH
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8. Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $400 Question
A person with no ADH secretion (diabetes insipidus) might have symptoms including these:
a. high blood pressure
b. extremely low urine output
c. extreme thirst and dehydration
d. increased water retention
e. all of these
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9. Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $400 Answer
A person with no ADH secretion (diabetes insipidus) might have symptoms including these:
a. high blood pressure
b. extremely low urine output
c. extreme thirst and dehydration
d. increased water retention
e. all of these
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10. Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $500 Question
Hypersecretion of growth hormone has this effect:
a. results in giantism in children
b. causes acromegaly in adults
c. increases the probability that one will develop diabetes
d. can lead to severe atherosclerosis
e. all of the above
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11. Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus: $500 Answer
Hypersecretion of growth hormone has this effect:
a. results in giantism in children
b. causes acromegaly in adults
c. increases the probability that one will develop diabetes
d. can lead to severe atherosclerosis
e. all of the above
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12. Thyroid and Parathyroid: $100 Question
The thyroid gland is located here:
a. superior to the kidneys
b. inferior to the hypothalamus
c. inferior to the larynx and anterior to the trachea
d. posterior to the stomach
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13. Thyroid and Parathyroid: $100 Answer
The thyroid gland is located here:
a. superior to the kidneys
b. inferior to the hypothalamus
c. inferior to the larynx and anterior to the trachea
d. posterior to the stomach
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14. Thyroid and Parathyroid: $200 Question
This hormone is released in response to high blood calcium levels:
a. insulin
b. cortisol
c. calcitonin
d. parathyroid hormone
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15. Thyroid and Parathyroid: $200 Answer
This hormone is released in response to high blood calcium levels:
a. insulin
b. cortisol
c. calcitonin
d. parathyroid hormone
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16. Thyroid and Parathyroid: $300 Question
This is the primary effect of T3 and T4 :
a. release calcitonin
b. stimulate bone growth
c. increase metabolism
d. decrease blood glucose levels
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17. Thyroid and Parathyroid: $300 Answer
This is the primary effect of T3 and T4 :
a. release calcitonin
b. stimulate bone growth
c. increase metabolism
d. decrease blood glucose levels
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18. Thyroid and Parathyroid: $400 Question
If parathyroid hormone levels increase, this effect is expected:
a. osteoclast activity is increased
b. calcium absorption from the small intestine is inhibited
c. calcium reabsorption from the urine is inhibited
d. less active vitamin D is formed in the kidneys
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19. Thyroid and Parathyroid: $400 Answer
If parathyroid hormone levels increase, this effect is expected:
a. osteoclast activity is increased
b. calcium absorption from the small intestine is inhibited
c. calcium reabsorption from the urine is inhibited
d. less active vitamin D is formed in the kidneys
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20. Thyroid and Parathyroid: $500 Question
This symptom is not a result of hyperthyroidism:
a. rapid heart rate
b. exophthalmos
c. weight loss
d. myxedema
e. increased appetite
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21. Thyroid and Parathyroid: $500 Answer
This symptom is not a result of hyperthyroidism:
a. rapid heart rate
b. exophthalmos
c. weight loss
d. myxedema
e. increased appetite
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22. Adrenal Glands: $100 Question
The hormones secreted from the adrenal medulla:
a. have long half-lives
b. have the same effect as the sympathetic nervous system
c. are cortisol and aldosterone
d. decrease inflammation
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23. Adrenal Glands: $100 Answer
The hormones secreted from the adrenal medulla:
a. have long half-lives
b. have the same effect as the sympathetic nervous system
c. are cortisol and aldosterone
d. decrease inflammation
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24. Adrenal Glands: $200 Question
This hormone helps to maintain blood glucose levels by stimulating gluconeogenesis:
a. androgens
b. cortisol
c. insulin
d. aldosterone
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25. Adrenal Glands: $200 Answer
This hormone helps to maintain blood glucose levels by stimulating gluconeogenesis:
a. androgens
b. cortisol
c. insulin
d. aldosterone
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26. Adrenal Glands: $300 Question
Aldosterone:
a. is a glucocorticoid hormone
b. is secreted by the zona reticularis of the adrenal cortex
c. increases sodium concentration in the blood
d. increases potassium concentration in the blood
e. all of these
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27. Adrenal Glands: $300 Answer
Aldosterone:
a. is a glucocorticoid hormone
b. is secreted by the zona reticularis of the adrenal cortex
c. increases sodium concentration in the blood
d. increases potassium concentration in the blood
e. all of these
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28. Adrenal Glands: $400 Question
In women, excess androgens secreted by the adrenal cortex can cause excessive facial hair, acne and increased sex drive.
True/False
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29. Adrenal Glands: $400 Answer
In women, excess androgens secreted by the adrenal cortex can cause excessive facial hair, acne and increased sex drive.
True/False
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30. Adrenal Glands: $500 Question
Hypersecretion of cortisol (causing Cushing’s syndrome) has these symptoms except:
a. muscle wasting
b. impaired wound healing
c. buffalo hump
d. low blood pressure
e. moon face
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31. Adrenal Glands: $500 Answer
Hypersecretion of cortisol (causing Cushing’s syndrome) has these symptoms except:
a. muscle wasting
b. impaired wound healing
c. buffalo hump
d. low blood pressure
e. moon face
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32. This hormone is NOT secreted by the pancreas: a. glucagon
Pancreas: $100 Question
This hormone is NOT secreted by the pancreas:
a. glucagon
b. glucocorticoids
c. insulin
d. somatostatin
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33. This hormone is NOT secreted by the pancreas: a. glucagon
Pancreas: $100 Answer
This hormone is NOT secreted by the pancreas:
a. glucagon
b. glucocorticoids
c. insulin
d. somatostatin
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34. The target tissue of glucagon is this: a. skeletal muscle
Pancreas: $200 Question
The target tissue of glucagon is this:
a. skeletal muscle
b. fat tissue
b. liver
c. brain
d. thyroid
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35. The target tissue of glucagon is this: a. skeletal muscle
Pancreas: $200 Answer
The target tissue of glucagon is this:
a. skeletal muscle
b. fat tissue
b. liver
c. brain
d. thyroid
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36. This endocrine imbalance would cause hypoglycemia:
Pancreas: $300 Question
This endocrine imbalance would cause hypoglycemia:
a. hypersecretion of insulin
b. hypersecretion of glucagon
c. hypersecretion of cortisol
d. hypersecretion of growth hormone
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37. This endocrine imbalance would cause hypoglycemia:
Pancreas: $300 Answer
This endocrine imbalance would cause hypoglycemia:
a. hypersecretion of insulin
b. hypersecretion of glucagon
c. hypersecretion of cortisol
d. hypersecretion of growth hormone
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38. Insulin increases this: a. the uptake of glucose by its target tissues
Pancreas: $400 Question
Insulin increases this:
a. the uptake of glucose by its target tissues
b. the breakdown of protein
c. the breakdown of fats
d. glycogen breakdown in the liver
e. all of the above
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39. Insulin increases this: a. the uptake of glucose by its target tissues
Pancreas: $400 Answer
Insulin increases this:
a. the uptake of glucose by its target tissues
b. the breakdown of protein
c. the breakdown of fats
d. glycogen breakdown in the liver
e. all of the above
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40. c. increased urine production d. lethargy and fatigue
Pancreas: $500 Question
If a person who has diabetes mellitus forgot to take an insulin injection, this symptom may soon appear:
a. acidosis
b. hyperglycemia
c. increased urine production
d. lethargy and fatigue
e. all of the above
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41. c. increased urine production d. lethargy and fatigue
Pancreas: $500 Answer
If a person who has diabetes mellitus forgot to take an insulin injection, this symptom may soon appear:
a. acidosis
b. hyperglycemia
c. increased urine production
d. lethargy and fatigue
e. all of the above
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42. This statement about the pituitary gland is true:
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This statement about the pituitary gland is true:
a. develops from the floor of the brain
b. develops from the roof of the mouth
c. is stimulated by neurohormones produced in the midbrain
d. secretes only three major hormones
e. both a and b
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43. This statement about the pituitary gland is true:
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This statement about the pituitary gland is true:
a. develops from the floor of the brain
b. develops from the roof of the mouth
c. is stimulated by neurohormones produced in the midbrain
d. secretes only three major hormones
e. both a and b
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44. Mammary glands are targets for this hormone: a. oxytocin b. prolactin
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Mammary glands are targets for this hormone:
a. oxytocin
b. prolactin
c. progesterone
d. a and b
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45. Mammary glands are targets for this hormone: a. oxytocin b. prolactin
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Mammary glands are targets for this hormone:
a. oxytocin
b. prolactin
c. progesterone
d. a and b
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46. The main hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy is this:
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The main hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy is this:
a. estrogen
b. progesterone
c. relaxin
d. inhibin
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47. The main hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy is this:
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The main hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy is this:
a. estrogen
b. progesterone
c. relaxin
d. inhibin
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48. Grab Bag: $400 Question
Anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and as a result, reduce inflammation and pain.
True/False
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49. Grab Bag: $400 Answer
Anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and as a result, reduce inflammation and pain.
True/False
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50. The thymus gland secretes a hormone that is involved in this:
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The thymus gland secretes a hormone that is involved in this:
a. regulation of red blood cell production
b. regulation of the reproductive cycle in females
c. control of metabolism
d. maturation of T lymphocytes
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51. The thymus gland secretes a hormone that is involved in this:
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The thymus gland secretes a hormone that is involved in this:
a. regulation of red blood cell production
b. regulation of the reproductive cycle in females
c. control of metabolism
d. maturation of T lymphocytes
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52. a. the secretion rate of TSH declines
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This condition will most likely occur if a healthy person receives an injection of T3 and T4:
a. the secretion rate of TSH declines
b. the person develops symptoms of hypothyroidism
c. the person develops hypercalcemia
d. the person secretes more TRH
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53. a. the secretion rate of TSH declines
FINAL ROUND Answer
This condition will most likely occur if a healthy person receives an injection of T3 and T4:
a. the secretion rate of TSH declines
b. the person develops symptoms of hypothyroidism
c. the person develops hypercalcemia
d. the person secretes more TRH
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