Question 1

What are actions of glucocorticoids?

Accepted Answer

A)   Protein catabolism and liver gluconeogenesis
B)   Fat storage and glucose use
C)   Decreased blood glucose and fat mobilization
D)   Fat,protein,and carbohydrate anabolismE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

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Match the anatomic structure with its hormone.(Names of structures may be used more than once. ) 
-Growth hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior pituitary
B)  Posterior pituitary
C)  Thyroid
D)  Adrenal cortex
E)  Adrenal medullaF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Aldosterone secretion is stimulated by angiotensin I.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Antidiuretic hormone has no direct effect on electrolyte levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What effect does hyperphosphatemia have on other electrolytes?

Accepted Answer

A)   It increases serum calcium.
B)   It decreases serum calcium.
C)   It decreases serum magnesium.
D)   It increases serum magnesium.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

The pituitary gland is located in the bony sella turcica.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The relationship between the endocrine system and aging has been clearly elucidated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Norepinephrine stimulates the release of which hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thyroxine
B)   Adrenocorticotropic hormone
C)   Growth hormone
D)   InsulinE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following hormones acts on its target cell via a second messenger?

Accepted Answer

A)   Angiotensin II
B)   Thyroxine
C)   Estrogen
D)   Testosterone
E)   AldosteroneF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

Cell surface receptors include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   G-protein-linked.
B)   ion channel.
C)   second messenger.
D)   tyrosine-kinase linked.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

What hormone or electrolyte imbalance slows down the rate of secretion of parathyroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased serum calcium levels
B)   Decreased serum calcium levels
C)   Decreased levels of TSH
D)   Increased levels of TSHE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The brain does not require insulin for glucose uptake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which second messenger is stimulated by epinephrine binding to a ß-adrenergic receptor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Calcium
B)   Inositol triphosphate (IP3) 
C)   Diacylglycerol (DAG) 
D)   Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Where is oxytocin synthesized?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hypothalamus
B)   Paraventricular nuclei
C)   Anterior pituitary
D)   Posterior pituitaryE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The releasing hormones that are made in the hypothalamus travel to the anterior pituitary via the:

Accepted Answer

A)   vessels of the zona fasciculatA.
B)   infundibular stem.
C)   hypophysial stalk.
D)   portal hypophysial blood vessels.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 20: Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Norepinephrine stimulates the release of which hormone?

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MATCHING Match the anatomic structure with its hormone.(Names of structures may be used more than once. ) -Growth hormone

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Cell surface receptors include all of the following except:

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What are actions of glucocorticoids?

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The pituitary gland is located in the bony sella turcica.

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The relationship between the endocrine system and aging has been clearly elucidated.

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Antidiuretic hormone has no direct effect on electrolyte levels.

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Which of the following hormones acts on its target cell via a second messenger?

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Which second messenger is stimulated by epinephrine binding to a ß-adrenergic receptor?

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Where is oxytocin synthesized?

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The releasing hormones that are made in the hypothalamus travel to the anterior pituitary via the:

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What effect does hyperphosphatemia have on other electrolytes?

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What hormone or electrolyte imbalance slows down the rate of secretion of parathyroid hormone?

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Aldosterone secretion is stimulated by angiotensin I.

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The brain does not require insulin for glucose uptake.

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Exam 20: Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Norepinephrine stimulates the release of which hormone?

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MATCHING Match the anatomic structure with its hormone.(Names of structures may be used more than once. ) -Growth hormone

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Cell surface receptors include all of the following except:

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What are actions of glucocorticoids?

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The pituitary gland is located in the bony sella turcica.

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The relationship between the endocrine system and aging has been clearly elucidated.

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Antidiuretic hormone has no direct effect on electrolyte levels.

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Which of the following hormones acts on its target cell via a second messenger?

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Which second messenger is stimulated by epinephrine binding to a ß-adrenergic receptor?

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Where is oxytocin synthesized?

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The releasing hormones that are made in the hypothalamus travel to the anterior pituitary via the:

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What effect does hyperphosphatemia have on other electrolytes?

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What hormone or electrolyte imbalance slows down the rate of secretion of parathyroid hormone?

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Aldosterone secretion is stimulated by angiotensin I.

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The brain does not require insulin for glucose uptake.

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