Endocrine System Stokke N180

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1.

All of the following are roles of the endocrine system EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Maintain internal environment
- B.
  
  Regulate energy availability
- C.
  
  Impacts growth and development
- D.
  
  None of the above
2.

Which of the following is NOT true of endocrine glands?
- A.
  
  They secrete products directly into the target organ
- B.
  
  They secrete products into the blood
- C.
  
  They are ductless glands
3.

The endocrine system functions independantly of other systems
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

The products that both the nervous system AND the endocrine system produce are:
- A.
  
  Steroids
- B.
  
  Catecholamines
- C.
  
  Oxytocin
5.

Which of the following is a complete list of the hormones produced by the ANTERIOR pituitary gland?
- A.
  
  ADH and oxytocin
- B.
  
  ACTH, oxytocin, aldosterone, epinephrine, norepinephrine, growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, and ADH
- C.
  
  TSH, luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, prolactin, GH, ACTH, and melancyte stimulating hormone
6.

Which of the following is a complete list of the hormones released by the POSTERIOR pituitary gland?
- A.
  
  ADH and oxytocin
- B.
  
  ACTH, oxytocin, aldosterone, epinephrine, norepinephrine, growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, and ADH
- C.
  
  TSH, luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, prolactin, GH, ACTH, and melancyte stimulating hormone
7.

Which of the following are ENDOCRINE functions of the hypothalamus?
- A.
  
  Regulation of temperature, sleep, hunger, thirst
- B.
  
  Regulates GH and TRH and stimulates release of LH, FSH, and ACTH
- C.
  
  Stimulates ovulation and testosterone secretion, regulates GH and TRH
8.

Which of the following hormones are released from the ADRENAL CORTEX?
- A.
  
  Mineral corticoids, glucocorticoids, and sex hormones
- B.
  
  Catecholamines
- C.
  
  Androgens, catecholamines, and glucocorticoids
9.

Aldosterone effects blood pressure PRIMARILY through which path?
- A.
  
  High BP -> kidneys release renin -> angiotensin I -> angiotensin II -> increased aldosterone -> lower BP
- B.
  
  Low BP -> ACTH released by pituitary gland -> increase in aldosterone -> increase in BP
- C.
  
  Low BP -> kidneys release renin -> angiotensin I -> angiotensin II -> increase aldosterone -> increase in BP
10.

ACTH is short for ____________ , is released by the __________ gland and effects the release of ____________.
- A.
  
  Adrenocoricotropin homrone; posterior pituitary; aldosterone
- B.
  
  Adrenocoricotropin hormone; anterior pituitary; cortisol and aldosterone
- C.
  
  Adrenocoricotropin hormone; anterior pituitary; cortisol
- D.
  
  Adrenocoricotropin hormone; posterior pituitary; cortisol and catecholamines
11.

What is the function of TSH?
- A.
  
  Increases the release of TRH
- B.
  
  Increases the overall activity of the thyroid gland
- C.
  
  Increases the conversion of T3 into T4
12.

What is the function of GnRH?
- A.
  
  Stimulates the release of GH
- B.
  
  Inhibits the release of GH
- C.
  
  Stimulates the release of LH and FSH
13.

The following are hormones released by the hypothalamus that target the anterior pituitary gland: TRH, GnRH, GH-RH, GH-IH, CRH, PIH, MIH.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Luteinizing Hormone (LH) is released by the __________ and targets the _____________.
- A.
  
  Anterior pituitary; bone and soft tissue
- B.
  
  Posterior pituitary; adrenal cortex
- C.
  
  Anterior pituitary; ovaries and testes
- D.
  
  Posterior pituitary; kidneys
15.

Which of the following are hormones produced in the adrenal MEDULLA?
- A.
  
  Mineral corticoids, glucocorticoids, androgens, and estrogens
- B.
  
  Catecholamines
- C.
  
  Mineral corticoids, glucocorticoids, androgens, estrogens, and catecholamines
16.

Aldosterone is a __________ and it's primary function is to _____________.
- A.
  
  Glucocorticoid; initiate gluconeogenesis and inhibit calcium re-uptake by the bones
- B.
  
  Sex hormone; stimulate sexual maturation (secondary sex characteristics)
- C.
  
  Mineral corticoid; maintain extracellular fluid vollume
17.

Cortisol is a __________ and one of it's primary function is to _____________.
- A.
  
  Glucocorticoid; initiate gluconeogenesis and inhibit calcium re-uptake by the bones
- B.
  
  Sex hormone; stimulate sexual maturation (secondary sex characteristics)
- C.
  
  Mineral corticoid; maintain extracellular fluid vollume
18.

Androgen is a __________ and one of it's primary function is to _____________.
- A.
  
  Glucocorticoid; initiate gluconeogenesis and inhibit calcium re-uptake by the bones
- B.
  
  Sex hormone; stimulate sexual maturation (secondary sex characteristics)
- C.
  
  Mineral corticoid; maintain extracellular fluid vollume
19.

All of the following are functions of Thyroid Hormone EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Affects oxygen consumption and protein synthesis
- B.
  
  Metabolism and temperature regulation
- C.
  
  Stimulates calcium resorption and tissue growth
20.

Parathyroid hormone performs which of the following functions?
- A.
  
  Raises calcium levels by pulling calcium out of bone and increases calcium absorption from GI and kidneys
- B.
  
  Lowers calcium levels by inhibiting calcium resorption from bone and decreases calcium absorption from GI and kidneys
- C.
  
  All of the above
21.

All of the following are ENDOCRINE funtions of the pancreas EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Releasing insulin
- B.
  
  Releasing glucagon
- C.
  
  Releasing pepsin and amylase
22.

True or false: ADH is produced in the hypothalamus and transported to the pituitary gland for storage.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
23.

True or false: Oxytocin is produced in the anterior pituitary and transported to the posterior pituitary gland for storage.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

True or False: The Autocrine system is the part of the endocrine system that releases hormone that effect the releasing cell as well as other areas of the body.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
25.

True or False: The Paracrine system is the part of the exocrine system that releases products that effect cells neighboring the releasing cell - it has a local effect.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False