1. Chapter 11 ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Quiz Questions
Correct Answer- Earn Points
Incorrect Answer- Loose Points

2. Endocrine System Histology: $100 Question
The sleep wake cycle is an example of a ______rhythm:
a. circadian.
b. equalnox.
c. infradian.
d. ultradian.

3. Endocrine System Histology: $100 Answer
The sleep wake cycle is an example of a ______rhythm:
a. circadian.
b. equalnox.
c. infradian.
d. ultradian.

4. ENDOCRINE System Histology: $300 Question
Oxytocin acts primarily on the kidneys and causes them to _____ water production.
A. conserve
B. increase
C. maintain no change on
D. none of the above

5. ENDOCRINE System Histology: $300 Answer
Oxytocin acts primarily on the kidneys and causes them to _____ water production.
A. conserve
B. increase
C. maintain no change on
D. none of the above

6. ENDOCRINE System Histology: $400 Question
Thyroxine functions to
a. increase rate at which proteins are synthesized
b. inhibit the rate at which calcium enters body fluids
c. reduce the rate at which carbohydrates are utilized
d. inhibit activities withih the nervous system

7. ENDOCRINE System Histology: $400 Answer
Thyroxine functions to
a. increase rate at which proteins are synthesized
b. inhibit the rate at which calcium enters body fluids
c. reduce the rate at which carbohydrates are utilized
d. inhibit activities withih the nervous system

8. Hormone Action: $200 Question
A. The hormone that stimulates the release of growth hormones is called.
B. hormones are secreted by nerve fibers in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland are
A. antidiuretic hormone
B. growth hormone
C. thyroid-stimulating hormone
D. adrenocorticotropic hormone

9. Hormone action: $200 Answer
A. stimulates the release of growth hormones
growth hormone- releasing hormone
B. hormones are secreted by nerve fibers in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland are
antidiuretic hormone

10. Hormone action: $300 Question
The thyroid hormone that decreases blood calcium concentration is
a. triiodothyronine
b. calcitonin
c. thyroxine
d. none of these

11. Hormone action: $300 Answer
The thyroid hormone that decreases blood calcium concentration is
a. triiodothyronine
b. calcitonin
c. thyroxine
d. none of these

12. Hormone action: $400 Question
Steroid hormones produce their effects by
a. activating the formation of adenylate cyclase
b. causing cyclic AMP to be produced
c. activating the action of genes
d. combining with surface cell membrane receptors

13. Hormone action: $400 Answer
Steroid hormones produce their effects by
a. activating the formation of adenylate cyclase
b. causing cyclic AMP to be produced
c. activating the action of genes
d. combining with surface cell membrane receptors

14. Diabetes: $100 Question
Treatment of non-insulin dependent mellitus usually involves
a. maintain desirable body weight
b. controlling the diet
c. exercising regularly
d. all of the above

15. Diabetes: $100 Answer
Treatment of non-insulin dependent mellitus usually involves
a. maintain desirable body weight
b. controlling the diet
c. exercising regularly
d. all of the above

16. Diabetes: $200 Question A. The most common form of diabetes is
a. type 1 b. type 2
c. juvenile diabetes d. both a & b
B. Diabetes mellitus arises from the lack of insulin or the inability of cells to recognize it.
a. excess of insulin b. Decompose it
c. both a & b d. correct as is

17. Diabetes: $200 Answer type 2 A. The most common form of diabetes is
B. Diabetes mellitus arises from the lack of insulin or the inability of cells to recognize it.
Correct as is

18. Other Endocrine Glands: $100 Question
A. Sex hormones from the adrenal cortex are primarily called
B. A person who is experiencing effects of stress usually has an increased
a. lymphocytes b. blood pressure
c. spleen activity d. infection resistance

19. Other Endocrine Glands: $100 Question
A. Sex hormones from the adrenal cortex are primarily called
Androgens
B. A person who is experiencing effects of stress usually has an increased
blood pressure

20. Mixed Bag: $100 Question
A. During what time of the day do growth hormones peak:
B. Chemical signal sent between individual are called
C. Survival depends on the maintenance of

21. Mixed Bag: $100 Answer
A. During what time of the day do growth hormones peak: night
B. Chemical signal sent between individual are called pheromones
C. Survival depends on the maintenance of
homeostasis

22. Mixed Bag: $300 Question
A. Cardiovascular functioning is least efficient between the hours of ____ and ____.
B. Cancer patient s often develop endocrine disorders because
C. Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is caused by

23. Mixed Bag: $300 Answer
A. Cardiovascular functioning is least efficient between the hours of 6 A.M. to 9 A.M.
B. Cancer patient s often develop endocrine disorders because cancer cells sometimes secrete hormones inappropriately
C. Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is caused by disorder of the immune system

24. Mixed Bag: $400 Question A. What was once called “ battle fatigue”
B. Name the disorder that is believed by some to be caused by an over activity of amygdale
C. Glands that release their secretions into ducts leading to a body surface
D. When a gland is stimulated to increase its secretion by the substance it produces
e. group of lipids that have powerful, regulating effects on a variety of tissues

25. Mixed Bag: $400 Answer
A. “ battle fatigue” PTSD post traumatic stress disorder
B. disorder that is believed by some to be caused by an over activity of amygdale PTSD post traumatic stress disorder
C. Glands release secretions into ducts leading to a body surface Exocrine glands
D. gland is stimulated to increase its secretion by the substance it produces Positive feed back mechanism
e. group of lipids that have powerful, regulating effects on a variety of tissues Prostaglandins

26. Mixed Bag: $500 Question
A. Over secretion of GH during childhood causes
B. This hormone will increase the rate of fat metabolism, promote the movement of amino acids into cells, and increase the rate of cell division

27. Mixed Bag: $500 Answer Gigantism Growth Hormone
A. Over secretion of GH during childhood causes
Gigantism
B. This hormone will increase the rate of fat metabolism, promote the movement of amino acids into cells, and increase the rate of cell division
Growth Hormone

28. Hormone regulation: $100 Question
Hormone concentrations are regulated by
a. Nerve control
b. Positive feedback
c. Negative feedback
d. All of these

29. Hormone regulation: $100 Answer
Hormone concentrations are regulated by
a. Nerve control
b. Positive feedback
c. Negative feedback
d. All of these

30. Hormone regulation: $200 Question
The ______ gland must be supplied with iodine before it can synthesize its hormones

31. Hormone regulation: $200 Answer
The ______ gland must be supplied with iodine before it can synthesize its hormones
Thyroid

32. Hormone regulation: $400 Question
What is the name of the anxiety disorder that is triggered by experiencing a frightening event and recalling it.

33. Hormone regulation: $400 Answer
What is the name of the anxiety disorder that is triggered by experiencing a frightening event and recalling it.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

34. Hormone regulation: $500 Question
The secretion of hormones from the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is largely controlled by
Nerve impulses from the thalamus
Releasing hormones from hypothalamus
Releasing factors from thalamus
Nerve impulses from hypothalamus

35. Hormone regulation: $500 Answer
The secretion of hormones from the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is largely controlled by
Releasing hormones from hypothalamus

36. Endocrine Physiology: $200 Question
Which of the following hormones exerts its effect primarily upon the reproductive organs
A. Prolactin releasing factor
B. Follicle-stimulating hormone
C. Thyrotropin
D. Adrenocorticotropic hormone

37. Endocrine Physiology: $200 Answer
Which of the following hormones exerts its effect primarily upon the reproductive organs
Follicle-stimulating hormone

38. Endocrine Physiology: $300 Question
Excessive urine production, dehydration, glucose in the urine are all characteristics of what endocrine disorder?

39. Endocrine Physiology: $300 Answer
Excessive urine production, dehydration, glucose in the urine are all characteristics of what endocrine disorder?
Diabetes Mellitus

40. Endocrine Physiology: $500 Question
Insulin causes
A. a decrease in cell permeability to glucose
B. Increase in production of glucose from glycogen
C. Decrease in concentration of blood glucose
D. None of these

41. Endocrine Physiology: $500 Answer
Insulin causes
Decrease in concentration of blood glucose