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(21)
Calcitonin is a hormone of which of following
[A]
Adrenal cortex
[B]
Thyroid gland
[C]
Pituitary gland
[D]
Thymus gland
(22)
The Glucagon is:
[A]
speeds up protein synthesis within cells
[B]
decreases the conversion of glycogen into glucose
[C]
slows down glucose formation from lactic acid
[D]
accelerates the conversion of glycogen into glucose
Answer: accelerates the conversion of glycogen into glucose
(23)
Most hormones of the endocrine system are regulated by a:
[A]
Negative feedback mechanism
[B]
Positive feedback mechanism
[C]
Hormone-receptor complex
[D]
Hormone-gene complex
Answer: Negative feedback mechanism
(24)
The clusters of cells in the pancreas that produce hormones are the:
[A]
Nodules
[B]
Islets of Langerhans
[C]
Pancreatic medulla
[D]
Pancreatic cortex
Answer: Islets of Langerhans
(25)
Which hormones of the adrenal glands supplement the sex hormones from the gonads?
[A]
Mineralocorticoids, such as aldosterone
[B]
Glucocorticoids, such as cortisol
[C]
Gnadocorticoids, such as the androgens
[D]
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
Answer: Gnadocorticoids, such as the androgens
(26)
Which of the following hormones are responsible for the "fight-or-flight" response?
[A]
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
[B]
Insulin and glucagon
[C]
Esrtogen and progesterone
[D]
Thyroxin and melatonin
Answer: Epinephrine and norepinephrine
(27)
The posterior pituitary stores and releases:
[A]
Growth hormone and prolactin
[B]
Prolactin and oxytocin
[C]
Oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
[D]
ADH and growth hormone
Answer: Oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
(28)
Which of these is not an endocrine property?
[A]
hormones reach targets through the blood
[B]
effects are slow and cyclic
[C]
rapid acting effects
[D]
effects caused by chemicals
Answer: rapid acting effects
(29)
Which of these is not an endocrine gland?
[A]
Pancreas
[B]
Testes
[C]
Parathyroid
[D]
Salivary gland
(30)
The pituitary hormone that stimulates the male testes to produce sperm and stimulates the development of the follicle in the female on a monthly cycle is
[A]
growth hormone
[B]
luteinizing hormone
[C]
prolactin
[D]
follicle-stimulating hormone
Answer: follicle-stimulating hormone
31
How do hormones from the thyroid and parathyroid regulate the calcium concentration of the blood?
[A]
Both parathroid hormone and the three thyroid hormones function to regulate blood calcium levels
[B]
Thyroxine and triiodothyronine together regulate calcium levels, as needs dictate
[C]
Parathyroid hormone lowers blood calcium; calcitonin raises blood calcium
[D]
Calcitonin lowers blood calcium; parathyroid hormone raises blood calcium
Answer: Calcitonin lowers blood calcium; parathyroid hormone raises blood calcium
32
Which of these is not a function of the hypothalamus?
[A]
Affect heart rate
[B]
Control temperature
[C]
Affect water balance
[D]
Secrete FSH
33
Among the following glands which can be classified as an endocrine and an exocrine gland?
[A]
Thyroid
[B]
Thymus
[C]
Pancreas
[D]
Pituitary
34
Which gland controls basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
[A]
Pancreas
[B]
Testes
[C]
Parathyroid
[D]
Thyroid
35
Which of these hormones is made by the posterior pituitary?
[A]
FSH
[B]
LH
[C]
ACTH
[D]
ADH
36
Name the gland that is located at the base of the throat, just inferior to the laryngeal prominence (Adam's apple).
[A]
Pituitary
[B]
Pineal gland
[C]
Hypothalamus
[D]
Thyroid
37
Which gland is located just superior to the kidneys?
[A]
Pituitary
[B]
Adrenal
[C]
Pancreas
[D]
ovaries
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