The consistent pattern of hormonal and physiological responses to stresses of different kinds is called ________ syndrome.

The consistent pattern of hormonal and physiological responses to stresses of different kinds is called ________ syndrome.

A) malabsorption
B) serotonin
C) general adaptation
D) Prader-Willi
E) afferent loop











Answer: C

The hormone that dominates the alarm phase of the stress response is

The hormone that dominates the alarm phase of the stress response is

A) epinephrine.
B) acetylcholine.
C) steroids.
D) androgen.
E) glucagon.











Answer: A

Hormones that produce different but complementary results are called

Hormones that produce different but complementary results are called

A) permissive.
B) integrative.
C) radicals.
D) synergists.
E) antagonists.















Answer: B

When one hormone is needed for a second hormone to produce an effect, it is called

When one hormone is needed for a second hormone to produce an effect, it is called

A) a reflex.
B) a causatum.
C) an aftereffect.
D) permissive.
E) a radical.















Answer: D

Two hormones that have additive effects are called

Two hormones that have additive effects are called

A) antagonists.
B) agonists.
C) resistors.
D) synergists.
E) adjuvants.









Answer: D

Two hormones that have opposing effects are called

Two hormones that have opposing effects are called

A) antagonists.
B) agonists.
C) resistors.
D) synergists.
E) adjuvants.











Answer: A

Why might someone want to take erythropoietin in a non-medical situation?

Why might someone want to take erythropoietin in a non-medical situation?

A) to increase muscle mass
B) to sleep
C) to increase oxygen-carrying capacity and increase stamina
D) to increase the chance of getting pregnant
E) to increase sex drive










Answer: C

The hormone related to appetite control is

The hormone related to appetite control is

A) thymosin.
B) brain natriuretic peptide.
C) melanin.
D) leptin.
E) erythropoietin.










Answer: D

Hypogonadism could be caused by an insufficiency of hormones from the

Hypogonadism could be caused by an insufficiency of hormones from the

A) ovaries.
B) anterior pituitary gland.
C) testes.
D) adrenal cortex.
E) All of the answers are correct.













Answer: E

Adipocytes produce a peptide hormone called ________ that acts on the hypothalamus.

Adipocytes produce a peptide hormone called ________ that acts on the hypothalamus.

A) leptin
B) grehlin
C) lipase
D) glucagon
E) adipocin











Answer: A

The suprarenal cortex produces steroid hormones called

The suprarenal cortex produces steroid hormones called

A) leukotrienes.
B) prostaglandins.
C) corticosteroids.
D) androgens.
E) somatotropins.










Answer: C

The inner portion of the suprarenal gland is the

The inner portion of the suprarenal gland is the

A) cortex.
B) interstitial tissue.
C) medulla.
D) stroma.
E) capsule.










Answer: C

The outer layer of the suprarenal gland is the

The outer layer of the suprarenal gland is the

A) cortex.
B) interstitial tissue.
C) medulla.
D) stroma.
E) capsule.









Answer: A

The ________ gland sits along the superior border of the kidney.

The ________ gland sits along the superior border of the kidney.

A) adipose
B) pineal
C) androgen
D) renal
E) suprarenal












Answer: E

Which of the following statements is true regarding the parathyroid glands?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the parathyroid glands?

A) The two glands straddle the larynx in the neck.
B) The gland sits over the heart.
C) The parathyroid gland contains the four thyroid glands.
D) There are four small glands.
E) None of the answers are correct.













Answer: D

The specific target cells of the thyroid hormones, thyroxine and triiodothyronine are

The specific target cells of the thyroid hormones, thyroxine and triiodothyronine are

A) the cells of the parathyroid glands.
B) the cells of the pituitary gland.
C) all cells of the body.
D) the cells of the ovaries and testes.
E) the cells of the thymus gland.











Answer: C

Thyroid hormones are structural derivatives of the amino acid

Thyroid hormones are structural derivatives of the amino acid

A) glutamic acid.
B) epinephrine.
C) iodine.
D) tyrosine.
E) glycine.















Answer: D

The thyroid gland is composed of many ________ that produce and store thyroid hormone.

The thyroid gland is composed of many ________ that produce and store thyroid hormone.

A) tubules
B) follicles
C) ducts
D) capillaries
E) plexuses










Answer: B

The two lobes of the thyroid gland are connected by the

The two lobes of the thyroid gland are connected by the

A) isthmus.
B) pars intermedia.
C) commissure.
D) aqueduct.
E) peninsula.









Answer: A

Hormones produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that regulate the male and female reproductive organs are collectively called

Hormones produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that regulate the male and female reproductive organs are collectively called

A) tropic hormones.
B) androgens.
C) somatotropins.
D) immunogens.
E) gonadotropins.











Answer: E