Chapter 21: Endocrine System : Regulation Of Energy Metabolism And Growth

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Chapter 21: Endocrine System : Regulation of Energy Metabolism and Growth

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1.

Which of the following is an example of a permissive effect of a hormone?
- A.
  
  The effect of thyroid hormone on growth
- B.
  
  The effect of glucose uptake by cells
- C.
  
  The effect of sex hormones on the secretion of growth hormone
- D.
  
  A and c
- E.
  
  All of the above
2.

Which of the following is an example of a glucose- sparing effect of cortisol?
- A.
  
  Inhibition of ACTH
- B.
  
  Stimulation of gluconeogenesis by the liver
- C.
  
  Stimulation of lipolysis
- D.
  
  Stimulation of glycogen breakdown
- E.
  
  Stimulation of protein synthesis
3.

Which of the following cells of the pancreas secrete insulin?
- A.
  
  Alpha cells
- B.
  
  Beta Cells
- C.
  
  Delta Cells
- D.
  
  Exocrine cells
- E.
  
  Duct cells
4.

Stress stimulates secretion of which of the following hormones?
- A.
  
  Growth hormone
- B.
  
  Epinephrine
- C.
  
  Thyroid hormone
- D.
  
  ACTH
- E.
  
  All of the above
5.

Hypoglycemia inhibits secretion of which of the following?
- A.
  
  Growth hormone
- B.
  
  Insulin
- C.
  
  Epinephrine
- D.
  
  Glucagon
- E.
  
  All of the above
6.

In the postabsorptive state, the central nervous system uses which of the following as its primary source of energy?
- A.
  
  Fatty acids
- B.
  
  Amino acids
- C.
  
  Glucose
- D.
  
  Glycerol
- E.
  
  Ketones
7.

Which form of thyroid hormone has greater activity at target cells?
- A.
  
  T3
- B.
  
  T4
- C.
  
  Neither; T3 and T4 have equal activity
8.

Which of the following hormones is a steroid?
- A.
  
  Thyroid hormones
- B.
  
  Insulin
- C.
  
  Glucagon
- D.
  
  Growth hormone
- E.
  
  Cortisol
9.

Energy mobilization is promoted by
- A.
  
  Insulin
- B.
  
  Glucagon
10.

Secretion of (insulin/ glucagon) is increased during absorptive period.
11.

Insulin and glucagon both help regulate plasma Glucose concentration - T or F
12.

Breakdown of triglycerides yields fatty acids and ______________, which can be used by cells for energy.
13.

Conversion of amino acids to glucose is more likely to occur in the (absorptive/ postabsorptive) state.
14.

Conversion of amino acids to glucose is more likely to occur in the (absorptive / postabsorptive) state.
15.

An increase in plasma thyroid hormone levels tends to make the body's energy balance more (positive/ negative).
16.

Energy that is taken into the body is either stored or appears as work or ____________.
17.

Stress tends to (stimulate/ inhibit) GHRH secretion.
18.

Glucocorticoids promote (increased/ decreased) plasma glucose levels
19.

Stimulation of gluconeogenesis by glucagon is an example of a glucose sparing effect (true / false).
20.

Plasma glucocorticoids have a(n) (simulating / inhibitory) effect on secretion of ACTH.