A&P Endocrine System

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Tests your knowledge of the Endocrine System, it's glands and hormones.

Questions and Answers

1.

Endocrine Glands have ducts.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Endocrine Glands are ductless.

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2.

Endocrine system secretes hormones into the _______________________.

Correct Answer
bloodstream
blood
3.

Another name for exocrine glands is hormones.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Another name for exocrine glands is fairmones.

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4.

Paracrine secretions act__________ and autocrine secretions act on_________.
- A.
  
  Itslef;locally
- B.
  
  Normally; whim
- C.
  
  Locally; itself
Correct Answer
C. Locally; itself
5.

When a hormone is secreted, only target cells with receptors respond to the hormone.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
6.

Steroid or Steroid-like hormones include:
- A.
  
  Ring structures
- B.
  
  Sex hormones
- C.
  
  Adrenal medulla hormones
- D.
  
  Adrenal cortex hormones
Correct Answer(s)
A. Ring structures
B. Sex hormones
D. Adrenal cortex hormones
7.

Non-steroid hormons include:
- A.
  
  Amines
- B.
  
  Protiens
- C.
  
  Glycomiens
- D.
  
  Glycoprotiens
- E.
  
  Peptides
Correct Answer(s)
A. Amines
B. Protiens
D. Glycoprotiens
E. Peptides
8.

Steroid hormones bind to the cellular membrane and cascade system into the cell.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Steroid hormones cross the membrane freely and non-steroid hormones must cascade system into the cell.

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9.

There are three control pathways. The _________________ control, Nervous System control, and glandular control.

Correct Answer
Hypothalamus
hypothalamus
10.

Testosterone is produced by the testes and controlled by the pituitary gland.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
11.

Testosterone stimulates muscle and bone growth.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
12.

The pituitary gland is attached to the_________________.

Correct Answer
Hypothalamus
13.

The Anterior Pituitary Gland secretes hormones that go straight to the bloodstream.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
14.

The APG secretes:
- A.
  
  Growth Hormone's
- B.
  
  Prolactin
- C.
  
  Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
- D.
  
  Melatonin
- E.
  
  FSH/LH
Correct Answer(s)
A. Growth Hormone's
B. Prolactin
C. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
E. FSH/LH
15.

The PPG secretes:
- A.
  
  ADH
- B.
  
  Calcitonin
- C.
  
  Oxytocin
Correct Answer(s)
A. ADH
C. Oxytocin
16.

ADH is screted by the posterior pituitary gland.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
17.

ADH functions to reduce water volume to bladder and is released when fluids are lost.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
18.

Vasopressin is another word for__________.

Correct Answer
ADH
19.

Oxytocin contracts skeletal muscle.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
OT contracts smoooth muscle.

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20.

Gigantism is..
- A.
  
  Oversecretion of GH in adults.
- B.
  
  Oversecretion of GH in children
- C.
  
  Unersecretion of GH in children
- D.
  
  Undersecretion of GH in adults.
Correct Answer
B. Oversecretion of GH in children
21.

The thyroid gland produces thyroxine and calcitonin
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
22.

Calcitonin regulates __________ levels.

Correct Answer
calcium
23.

Thyroxine(T4) acclerates ________.

Correct Answer
growth
24.

Diabetes Mellitus (type 1) is regulated by diet.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Diabetes Insipidus is regulated by diet, while type 1 diabetes is regulated by insulin injections.

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25.

Normal Glucose levels are 3.9-6.1 mmol/mL
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
26.

Parathyroid Glands needs Vitamin D to work.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
27.

Pth regulates:
- A.
  
  Calcium ions in blood
- B.
  
  Iron levels of blood
- C.
  
  Phosphate Ions in blood
- D.
  
  Fluid levels in body
Correct Answer
A. Calcium ions in blood
28.

Adrenal Medulla secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
29.

The Adrenal Cortex secretes Aldosterone, Cortisol, Androgens, Estrogen, and Testosterone.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
30.

Aldosterone regulates electrolytes by conserving sodium and excreting _________ ions.

Correct Answer
potassium
31.

Cotisol decreases protien synthesis and increases fatty acid release.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
32.

Aldosterone has a role in water retention by the kidneys, conserves sodium and excretes potassium.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
33.

Cortisol does which of the following..
- A.
  
  Keeps blood glucose levels nomral b/w meals
- B.
  
  Stores fatty acids
- C.
  
  Inhibits protien synthesis
- D.
  
  Stimulates liver to make sugar
Correct Answer(s)
A. Keeps blood glucose levels nomral b/w meals
C. Inhibits protien synthesis
D. Stimulates liver to make sugar
34.

Cushings disease is low levels of cortisol. It causes rpaid wieght gain and skin necrosis.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
It is a result of high levels of cortisol.

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35.

The pineal gland secretes melatonin and regulates circadian rythyms.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
36.

The thymus gland secretes thymosins and promotes development of lymphocytes.( plays a role in immunity)
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
37.

Ovaries produce only estrogen.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
They also produce progesterones. These regulate menstrual cycle.

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38.

Testes produce testosterone.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
39.

A small part of the brain that responds to stress in external environments is the _____________.

Correct Answer
Amygdala

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A&p Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands have ducts.

Endocrine system secretes hormones into the _______________________.

Another name for exocrine glands is hormones.

Paracrine secretions act__ and autocrine secretions act on_.

When a hormone is secreted, only target cells with receptors respond to the hormone.

Steroid or Steroid-like hormones include:

Non-steroid hormons include:

Steroid hormones bind to the cellular membrane and cascade system into the cell.

There are three control pathways. The _________________ control, Nervous System control, and glandular control.

Testosterone is produced by the testes and controlled by the pituitary gland.

Testosterone stimulates muscle and bone growth.

The pituitary gland is attached to the_________________.

The Anterior Pituitary Gland secretes hormones that go straight to the bloodstream.

The APG secretes:

The PPG secretes:

ADH is screted by the posterior pituitary gland.

ADH functions to reduce water volume to bladder and is released when fluids are lost.

Vasopressin is another word for__________.

Oxytocin contracts skeletal muscle.

Gigantism is..

The thyroid gland produces thyroxine and calcitonin

Calcitonin regulates __________ levels.

Thyroxine(T4) acclerates ________.

Diabetes Mellitus (type 1) is regulated by diet.

Normal Glucose levels are 3.9-6.1 mmol/mL

Parathyroid Glands needs Vitamin D to work.

Pth regulates:

Adrenal Medulla secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine.

The Adrenal Cortex secretes Aldosterone, Cortisol, Androgens, Estrogen, and Testosterone.

Aldosterone regulates electrolytes by conserving sodium and excreting _________ ions.

Cotisol decreases protien synthesis and increases fatty acid release.

Aldosterone has a role in water retention by the kidneys, conserves sodium and excretes potassium.

Cortisol does which of the following..

Cushings disease is low levels of cortisol. It causes rpaid wieght gain and skin necrosis.

The pineal gland secretes melatonin and regulates circadian rythyms.

The thymus gland secretes thymosins and promotes development of lymphocytes.( plays a role in immunity)

Ovaries produce only estrogen.

Testes produce testosterone.

A small part of the brain that responds to stress in external environments is the _____________.