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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following hormones is responsible for the regulation of the menstrual cycle?thyroxineestrogenprogesteroneboth b and c
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the anterior pituitary?GHoxytocinTSHPRL
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following hormones is secreted by the posterior pituitary?oxytocinFSHADHboth A & C
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following pairs is mismatched?follicle-stimulating hormone–targets gonadsprolactin–targets breaststhyroid-stimulating hormone–targets thyroidadrenocorticotropin hormone–targets adrenal medulla
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating the development of ova and sperm?FSHTSHGHLH
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich hormone is responsible for stimulating the cells of the body to rapidly divide?FSHGHTSHLH
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich hormone promotes the kidneys to reabsorb water?oxytocinLHADHPRL
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAn enlargement of the thyroid gland is called:insulinomagoiteradenocarcinomamyxedema
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following conditions results from hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in an adult?myxedemaketoacidosistetanypheochromocytoma
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe master gland is known as the:pituitarythyroidadrenalovary
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhere are the adrenal glands located?above the kidneysthoracic cavitytrachea areaabdomen
- 12. Multiple ChoiceA hypersecretion of growth hormone during adulthood causes:gigantismshort statue (dwarfism)acromegalymyxedema
- 13. Multiple ChoiceA hormone produced by the adrenal gland that is a powerful cardiac stimulant:adrenalincalcitoninestrogenoxytocin
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat gland secretes thyroxin causing metabolism to increase?ThyroidParathyroidAdrenalPancreas
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich gland secretes insulin?PancreasOvariesParathyroidThymus
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the male gland that secretes testosterone?OvariesPituitaryTestesAdrenal
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the female gland that secretes estrogen and progesterone?TestesPancreasThymusOvaries
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich hormone helps glucose get it into the cells of the body?CalcitoninThyroxinInsulinCortisol
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat gland helps support the immune system by helping white blood cells produce antibodies?ThyroidThymusAdrenalOvaries
- 20. Multiple ChoiceHormone that is structurally related to cholesterol and are lipid soluble.parathyroid hormonesteroid hormonehormonenonsteroid hormone
- 21. Multiple ChoiceDuctless gland that secretes one or more hormones into the bloodstream.endocrine systemexocrine systemadrenal glandsendocrine gland
- 22. Multiple ChoiceHormone released by the parathyroid glands that regulates blood calcium levels.steroid hormoneparathyroid glandnonsteroid hormoneparathyroid hormone
- 23. Multiple ChoiceExternal portion of the adrenal gland; its primary hormones, aldosterone and cortisol, influence inflammation, metabolism, interstitial fluid volume, and other functions.adrenal glandsadrenal medullaadrenal cortexcortex
- 24. Multiple ChoiceA chemical messenger molecule secreted by an endocrine gland or cell into the bloodstream that has effects on specific target cells throughout the body.cortexthyroxinehormonehistamine
- 25. Multiple ChoiceOrgan located behind the stomach; secretes digestive enzymes and bicarbonate into the small intestine and the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream.medullapancreasglucagoninsulin
- 26. Multiple ChoiceA hormone secreted by the pineal gland that seems to synchronize our body's daily rhythms and may induce sleep.medullainsulincalcitoninmelatonin
- 27. Multiple ChoiceInterior portion of the adrenal gland; produces epinephrine and norepinepthrine.adrenal medullaadrenal cortexadrenal glandsmedulla
- 28. Multiple ChoiceInvolves an overactive thyroid gland and hypersecretion of thyroid hormone and can create hyperactivity, nervousness, agitation, and weight loss.hypothalamushypothyroidismhyperthyroidismthyroxine
- 29. Multiple ChoiceRefers to underactivity of the thyroid gland which can slow body growth, alter brain development, delay puberty and cause edema, lethargy, weight gain, and low body temperature; treated with thyroxine pills.hypothalamusthyroxinehyperthyroidismhypothyroidism
- 30. Multiple ChoiceHormone released by the thyroid glands that promotes a decrease in blood calcium levels.cortisolcalcitoninglucagonmelatonin
- 31. Multiple ChoiceThe name for the specific cell that each hormone will individually regulate.target cellcortisolcortexpancreas
- 32. Multiple ChoiceHormone produced by the adrenal cortex that regulates sodium reabsorption.epinephrinehistaminealdosteronehormone
- 33. Multiple ChoiceAn endocrine gland, located in the neck, that produces the hormones thyroxine, triiodothyronine, and calcitonin.thyroid glandthyroxineparathyroid glandthymus gland
- 34. Multiple ChoiceSpecialized epithelial tissue that secretes a product directly into a hollow organ or duct.exocrine glandthyroid glandendocrine glandpineal gland
- 35. Multiple ChoiceHormone formed by alpha cells in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas; raises the glucose level of blood by stimulating the liver to break down glycogen.pancreashormonehistamineglucagon
- 36. Multiple ChoiceHormone that is structurally related to proteins and are lipid insoluble.steroid hormoneparathyroid hormonenonsteroid hormonenorepinephrine
- 37. Multiple Choice
What is this gland?PancreasPituitaryHypothalamusThyroid - 38. Multiple ChoiceWhat is glucagon's major role in the body?to raise blood sugarto lower blood sugarto receive signals from the pituitary
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhat do parathyroids regulate in the body?Growth hormoneCalciumAntidiuretic
- 40. Multiple Choicewhat does endocrine mean?Secretes outside the bodyHormonesSecretes inside and outside the bodySecretes inside the body
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) do?stimulates growth in gonadsstimulates the production of eggs and spermstimulates milk productionstimulates thyroid
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