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Endocrine System Unit Exam

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Endocrine System Unit Exam

The document contains an endocrine system exam with multiple choice and true/false questions about hormones, glands, and their functions. It tests knowledge of how the endocrine and nervous systems differ, hormone-receptor interactions, glands like the pituitary and their roles, and specific hormones including thyroid hormones, testosterone, melatonin, and others.

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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM UNIT EXAM

When comparing the endocrine system to the nervous system, we could say that __________
The endocrine system stimulus usually controls several tissues or organs instead of just one.

Which of these statements concerning hormones and receptors is true?


Hormones have specific sizes, shapes, and properties that are specific to receptors

The following are functions of the membrane-bound receptors. Select all that applies
● open or close membrane channels
● activate G proteins
● activate enzymes attached to the cell membrane
● produce a cascade effect by activating many enzymes inside the cell

Which is a good definition of an endocrine gland?


Endocrine glands secrete chemical signals called hormones into the bloodstream

Which of the following best describes a hormone?


Hormones bind only to cells that have receptors for that specific hormone

Which of these statements concerning hormone action is true?


● Most protein and peptide hormones bind to receptors on the surface of the cell
membrane.
● The combination of a hormone with its receptor may alter the permeability of the cell
membrane.
● A hormone that combines with a receptor in the cell membrane may act as a first
messenger.

Which of these statements is NOT true concerning the regulation of hormone secretion?
The secretion of hormones is controlled mainly by positive-feedback mechanisms that keep the
body functioning within a narrow range of values
Which of the following best describes the pituitary gland?
The pituitary gland is a small gland that rests in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone

The hypothalamic-pituitary portal system


includes capillary beds and veins that transport releasing hormones

Below are correct statements about growth hormone (GH) EXCEPT.


Favors protein breakdown

These statements are true about Gonadotropins EXCEPT.


Gonadotropins are controlled by releasing hormones from the thyroid gland

The body detects high levels of calcium in the blood. What is the response of the endocrine
system?
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) directs the anterior pituitary gland to release TSH. This, in
turn, stimulates the thyroid gland to release calcitonin to increase osteoblastic activity

Which of these statements concerning thyroid hormones is NOT true?


Insufficient iodine in the diet causes the thyroid gland to decrease in size

Which of these would NOT be a major effect of hormones released from the adrenal medulla?
decreased blood flow through skeletal muscles

Which of these statements concerning the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is NOT


correct?
Aldosterone causes increased potassium retention

What will be the response of the endocrine system if blood glucose decreases below normal?
Low levels of blood glucose will stimulate the release of glucagon to stimulate the liver to
convert glycogen to glucose

Which of the following stimulates the release of insulin?


increased blood glucose levels
Which of the following are effects of testosterone. Select all that applies
● increase in muscle mass and strength
● Deepening of voices in males
● Secondary sex characteristics in males

Which of the following statements is true about melatonin?


Melatonin may be controlled by changes in day length

This statement best describes the function of the luteinizing hormone (LH)
LH triggers the release of an egg cell from the ovary

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