Endocrine Glands

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Endocrine Glands

Thyroid and Parathyroid
Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
Adrenal Glands
Pancreas
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Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus 100 Question

• The anterior pituitary gland is also called this
• a. adenohypophysis
• b. neurohypophysis
• c. hypothalamus
• d. sella turcica

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Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus 100 Answer

• The anterior pituitary gland is also called this
• a. adenohypophysis
• b. neurohypophysis
• c. hypothalamus
• d. sella turcica

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Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus 200 Question

• The releasing and inhibiting hormones are
  produced by this
• a. hypothalamus to control posterior
  pituitary
• b. hypothalamus to control anterior
  pituitary
• c. anterior pituitary
• d. posterior pituitary

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Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus 200 Answer

• The releasing and inhibiting hormones are
  produced by this
• a. hypothalamus to control posterior
  pituitary
• b. hypothalamus to control anterior
  pituitary
• c. anterior pituitary
• d. posterior pituitary

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Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus 300 Question

• This hormone is not a hormone that is secreted
  into the hypothalamohypophysial portal system
• a. GHRH
• b. TRH
• c. PIH
• d. GnRH
• e. ACTH

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Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus 300 Answer

• This hormone is not a hormone that is secreted
  into the hypothalamohypophysial portal system
• a. GHRH
• b. TRH
• c. PIH
• d. GnRH
• e. ACTH

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Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus 400 Question

• A person with no ADH secretion (diabetes
  insipidus) might have symptoms including these
• a. high blood pressure
• b. extremely low urine output
• c. extreme thirst and dehydration
• d. increased water retention
• e. all of these

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Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus 400 Answer

• A person with no ADH secretion (diabetes
  insipidus) might have symptoms including these
• a. high blood pressure
• b. extremely low urine output
• c. extreme thirst and dehydration
• d. increased water retention
• e. all of these

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Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus 500 Question

• Hypersecretion of growth hormone has this effect
• a. results in giantism in children
• b. causes acromegaly in adults
• c. increases the probability that one will
  develop diabetes
• d. can lead to severe atherosclerosis
• e. all of the above

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Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus 500 Answer

• Hypersecretion of growth hormone has this effect
• a. results in giantism in children
• b. causes acromegaly in adults
• c. increases the probability that one will
  develop diabetes
• d. can lead to severe atherosclerosis
• e. all of the above

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Thyroid and Parathyroid 100 Question

• The thyroid gland is located here
• a. superior to the kidneys
• b. inferior to the hypothalamus
• c. inferior to the larynx and anterior to
  the trachea
• d. posterior to the stomach

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Thyroid and Parathyroid 100 Answer

• The thyroid gland is located here
• a. superior to the kidneys
• b. inferior to the hypothalamus
• c. inferior to the larynx and anterior to
  the trachea
• d. posterior to the stomach

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Thyroid and Parathyroid 200 Question

• This hormone is released in response to high
  blood calcium levels
• a. insulin
• b. cortisol
• c. calcitonin
• d. parathyroid hormone

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Thyroid and Parathyroid 200 Answer

• This hormone is released in response to high
  blood calcium levels
• a. insulin
• b. cortisol
• c. calcitonin
• d. parathyroid hormone

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Thyroid and Parathyroid 300 Question

• This is the primary effect of T3 and T4
• a. release calcitonin
• b. stimulate bone growth
• c. increase metabolism
• d. decrease blood glucose levels

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Thyroid and Parathyroid 300 Answer

• This is the primary effect of T3 and T4
• a. release calcitonin
• b. stimulate bone growth
• c. increase metabolism
• d. decrease blood glucose levels

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Thyroid and Parathyroid 400 Question

• If parathyroid hormone levels increase, this
  effect is expected
• a. osteoclast activity is increased
• b. calcium absorption from the small
  intestine is inhibited
• c. calcium reabsorption from the urine
  is inhibited
• d. less active vitamin D is formed in the
  kidneys

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Thyroid and Parathyroid 400 Answer

• If parathyroid hormone levels increase, this
  effect is expected
• a. osteoclast activity is increased
• b. calcium absorption from the small
  intestine is inhibited
• c. calcium reabsorption from the urine
  is inhibited
• d. less active vitamin D is formed in the
  kidneys

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Thyroid and Parathyroid 500 Question

• This symptom is not a result of hyperthyroidism
• a. rapid heart rate
• b. exophthalmos
• c. weight loss
• d. myxedema
• e. increased appetite

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Thyroid and Parathyroid 500 Answer

• This symptom is not a result of hyperthyroidism
• a. rapid heart rate
• b. exophthalmos
• c. weight loss
• d. myxedema
• e. increased appetite

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Adrenal Glands 100 Question

• The hormones secreted from the adrenal medulla
• a. have long half-lives
• b. have the same effect as the
  sympathetic nervous system
• c. are cortisol and aldosterone
• d. decrease inflammation

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Adrenal Glands 100 Answer

• The hormones secreted from the adrenal medulla
• a. have long half-lives
• b. have the same effect as the
  sympathetic nervous system
• c. are cortisol and aldosterone
• d. decrease inflammation

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Adrenal Glands 200 Question

• This hormone helps to maintain blood glucose
  levels by stimulating gluconeogenesis
• a. androgens
• b. cortisol
• c. insulin
• d. aldosterone

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Adrenal Glands 200 Answer

• This hormone helps to maintain blood glucose
  levels by stimulating gluconeogenesis
• a. androgens
• b. cortisol
• c. insulin
• d. aldosterone

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Adrenal Glands 300 Question

• Aldosterone
• a. is a glucocorticoid hormone
• b. is secreted by the zona reticularis
  of the adrenal cortex
• c. increases sodium concentration in the
  blood
• d. increases potassium concentration in the
  blood
• e. all of these

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Adrenal Glands 300 Answer

• Aldosterone
• a. is a glucocorticoid hormone
• b. is secreted by the zona reticularis
  of the adrenal cortex
• c. increases sodium concentration in the
  blood
• d. increases potassium concentration in the
  blood
• e. all of these

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Adrenal Glands 400 Question

• In women, excess androgens secreted by the
  adrenal cortex can cause excessive facial hair,
  acne and increased sex drive.
• True/False

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Adrenal Glands 400 Answer

• In women, excess androgens secreted by the
  adrenal cortex can cause excessive facial hair,
  acne and increased sex drive.
• True/False

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Adrenal Glands 500 Question

• Hypersecretion of cortisol (causing Cushings
  syndrome) has these symptoms except
• a. muscle wasting
• b. impaired wound healing
• c. buffalo hump
• d. low blood pressure
• e. moon face

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Adrenal Glands 500 Answer

• Hypersecretion of cortisol (causing Cushings
  syndrome) has these symptoms except
• a. muscle wasting
• b. impaired wound healing
• c. buffalo hump
• d. low blood pressure
• e. moon face

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Pancreas100 Question

• This hormone is NOT secreted by the pancreas
• a. glucagon
• b. glucocorticoids
• c. insulin
• d. somatostatin

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Pancreas100 Answer

• This hormone is NOT secreted by the pancreas
• a. glucagon
• b. glucocorticoids
• c. insulin
• d. somatostatin

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Pancreas 200 Question

• The target tissue of glucagon is this
• a. skeletal muscle
• b. fat tissue
• b. liver
• c. brain
• d. thyroid

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Pancreas 200 Answer

• The target tissue of glucagon is this
• a. skeletal muscle
• b. fat tissue
• b. liver
• c. brain
• d. thyroid

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Pancreas 300 Question

• This endocrine imbalance would cause
  hypoglycemia
• a. hypersecretion of insulin
• b. hypersecretion of glucagon
• c. hypersecretion of cortisol
• d. hypersecretion of growth hormone

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Pancreas 300 Answer

• This endocrine imbalance would cause
  hypoglycemia
• a. hypersecretion of insulin
• b. hypersecretion of glucagon
• c. hypersecretion of cortisol
• d. hypersecretion of growth hormone

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Pancreas 400 Question

• Insulin increases this
• a. the uptake of glucose by its target
  tissues
• b. the breakdown of protein
• c. the breakdown of fats
• d. glycogen breakdown in the liver
• e. all of the above

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Pancreas 400 Answer

• Insulin increases this
• a. the uptake of glucose by its target
  tissues
• b. the breakdown of protein
• c. the breakdown of fats
• d. glycogen breakdown in the liver
• e. all of the above

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Pancreas 500 Question

• If a person who has diabetes mellitus forgot to
  take an insulin injection, this symptom may soon
  appear
• a. acidosis
• b. hyperglycemia
• c. increased urine production
• d. lethargy and fatigue
• e. all of the above

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Pancreas 500 Answer

• If a person who has diabetes mellitus forgot to
  take an insulin injection, this symptom may soon
  appear
• a. acidosis
• b. hyperglycemia
• c. increased urine production
• d. lethargy and fatigue
• e. all of the above

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Grab Bag100 Question

• This statement about the pituitary gland is true
• a. develops from the floor of the brain
• b. develops from the roof of the mouth
• c. is stimulated by neurohormones produced
  in the midbrain
• d. secretes only three major hormones
• e. both a and b

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Grab Bag 100 Answer

• This statement about the pituitary gland is true
• a. develops from the floor of the brain
• b. develops from the roof of the mouth
• c. is stimulated by neurohormones produced
  in the midbrain
• d. secretes only three major hormones
• e. both a and b

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Grab Bag 200 Question

• Mammary glands are targets for this hormone
• a. oxytocin
• b. prolactin
• c. progesterone
• d. a and b

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Grab Bag 200 Answer

• Mammary glands are targets for this hormone
• a. oxytocin
• b. prolactin
• c. progesterone
• d. a and b

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Grab Bag 300 Question

• The main hormone responsible for maintaining
  pregnancy is this
• a. estrogen
• b. progesterone
• c. relaxin
• d. inhibin

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Grab Bag 300 Answer

• The main hormone responsible for maintaining
  pregnancy is this
• a. estrogen
• b. progesterone
• c. relaxin
• d. inhibin

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Grab Bag 400 Question

• Anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, inhibit
  prostaglandin synthesis and as a result, reduce
  inflammation and pain.
• True/False

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Grab Bag 400 Answer

• Anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, inhibit
  prostaglandin synthesis and as a result, reduce
  inflammation and pain.
• True/False

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Grab Bag 500 Question

• The thymus gland secretes a hormone that is
  involved in this
• a. regulation of red blood cell
  production
• b. regulation of the reproductive cycle in
  females
• c. control of metabolism
• d. maturation of T lymphocytes

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Grab Bag 500 Answer

• The thymus gland secretes a hormone that is
  involved in this
• a. regulation of red blood cell
  production
• b. regulation of the reproductive cycle in
  females
• c. control of metabolism
• d. maturation of T lymphocytes

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FINAL ROUND Question

• This condition will most likely occur if a
  healthy person receives an injection of T3 and
  T4
• a. the secretion rate of TSH declines
• b. the person develops symptoms of
  hypothyroidism
• c. the person develops hypercalcemia
• d. the person secretes more TRH

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FINAL ROUND Answer

• This condition will most likely occur if a
  healthy person receives an injection of T3 and
  T4
• a. the secretion rate of TSH declines
• b. the person develops symptoms of
  hypothyroidism
• c. the person develops hypercalcemia
• d. the person secretes more TRH

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