Chapter 11 ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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Endocrine System Histology: $100 Question

The sleep wake cycle is an example of a ______rhythm:

a. circadian. b. equalnox. c. infradian. d. ultradian.

Endocrine System Histology: $100 Answer

The sleep wake cycle is an example of a ______rhythm:

a. circadian. b. equalnox. c. infradian. d. ultradian.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hormone action: $300 Question The thyroid hormone that decreases

blood calcium concentration is

a. triiodothyronine b. calcitonin c. thyroxine d. none of these

Hormone action: $300 Answer The thyroid hormone that decreases

blood calcium concentration is

a. triiodothyronine b. calcitonin c. thyroxine d. none of these

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

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

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

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

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

Diabetes: $200 Answer

A. The most common form of diabetes is type 2

B. Diabetes mellitus arises from the lack of insulin or the inability of cells to recognize it. Correct as is

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

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

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

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 ofhomeostasis

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

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

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

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

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

Mixed Bag: $500 Answer 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

Hormone regulation: $100 Question Hormone concentrations are regulated

by a. Nerve control b. Positive feedback c. Negative feedback d. All of these

Hormone regulation: $100 Answer Hormone concentrations are regulated

by a. Nerve control b. Positive feedback c. Negative feedback d. All of these

Hormone regulation: $200 Question

The ______ gland must be supplied with iodine before it can synthesize its hormones

Hormone regulation: $200 Answer The ______ gland must be supplied with

iodine before it can synthesize its hormones

Thyroid

Hormone regulation: $400 Question What is the name of the anxiety disorder

that is triggered by experiencing a frightening event and recalling it.

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

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

Hormone regulation: $500 Answer The secretion of hormones from the

anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is largely controlled by Releasing hormones from

hypothalamus

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

Endocrine Physiology: $200 Answer Which of the following hormones exerts

its effect primarily upon the reproductive organs

Follicle-stimulating hormone

Endocrine Physiology: $300 Question Excessive urine production, dehydration,

glucose in the urine are all characteristics of what endocrine disorder?

Endocrine Physiology: $300 Answer Excessive urine production, dehydration,

glucose in the urine are all characteristics of what endocrine disorder?

Diabetes Mellitus

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

Endocrine Physiology: $500 Answer

Insulin causes

Decrease in concentration of blood glucose