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Which of the following is not related to peptide hormone action? |
| | A) | Cyclic AMP production |
| | B) | First and second messengers |
| | C) | Enzyme activation |
| | D) | Activation of specific genes |
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Which of the following is not an anterior pituitary hormone? |
| | A) | prolactin |
| | B) | oxytocin |
| | C) | growth hormone |
| | D) | thyroid-stimulating hormone |
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Oxytocin functions to |
| | A) | stimulate uterine contraction. |
| | B) | stimulate the release of milk during nursing. |
| | C) | promote the development of the uterus. |
| | D) | A and B, but not |
| | E) | A, B, and C are correct. |
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Which of the following is not produced in the hypothalamus? |
| | A) | oxytocin |
| | B) | antidiuretic hormone |
| | C) | releasing hormones |
| | D) | release inhibiting hormones |
| | E) | A, B, C, and D are all produced in the hypothalamus. |
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Which of these glands is not controlled by an anterior pituitary hormone? |
| | A) | pancreas |
| | B) | thyroid |
| | C) | adrenal |
| | D) | ovary |
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Which gland secretes cortisol and aldosterone? |
| | A) | thyroid |
| | B) | parathyroid |
| | C) | pancreas |
| | D) | adrenal |
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Which of the following is not related to renal medulla structure and function? |
| | A) | Inner portion of adrenal gland. |
| | B) | Controlled by the nervous system. |
| | C) | Regulates levels of glucose and minerals in the blood. |
| | D) | Produces epinephrine and norepinephrine. |
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Which of the following is not an action of insulin? |
| | A) | Stimulates cellular absorption of glucose. |
| | B) | Stimulates cellular usage of glucose for energy. |
| | C) | Stimulates the breakdown of glycogen. |
| | D) | Inhibits the use of fats and proteins. |
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of type II diabetes? |
| | A) | Development has a correlation with obesity. |
| | B) | Most common form of diabetes. |
| | C) | Body cells do not respond to insulin. |
| | D) | Treatment usually involves insulin injections. |
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Which of the following is not a possible effect of anabolic steroid use? |
| | A) | Breast enlargement in males. |
| | B) | Balding. |
| | C) | Severe acne. |
| | D) | Stunted growth in youngsters. |
| | E) | A, B, C, and D are all possible effects of steroid use. |
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The hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary gland are produced in the hypothalamus. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Glucagon functions to lower blood glucose level. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The endocrine system is not involved with homeostasis. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Peptide hormones bind to membrane bound receptors. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The antagonistic hormone to insulin is __________? |
| | A) | insulin II |
| | B) | norepinephrine/epinephrine |
| | C) | glucagon |
| | D) | mineral corticoids |
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What is the hormone produced by adipose tissue which signals satiety? |
| | A) | melatonin |
| | B) | leptin |
| | C) | thymosins |
| | D) | glucagons |
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Hormones can be put into two categories based on chemical make up. What are these categories? |
| | A) | glands and cortex |
| | B) | proteins and carbohydrates |
| | C) | peptides (proteins) and steroids |
| | D) | endocrine and ectocrine |
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If growth hormone is overproduced in the adult, what is the resulting condition called? |
| | A) | pituitary dwarfism |
| | B) | giantism |
| | C) | acromegaly |
| | D) | both A and B |
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19 | |
Simple goiter can be prevented by _________ . |
| | A) | antibiotics |
| | B) | adding iodine to the diet |
| | C) | surgery |
| | D) | hormone therapy |
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