Chapter 16 Endocrine A&PII Final Exam Study Test.
Which anterior pituitary hormone does NOT target another endocrine gland? - CORRECT ANSWER growth hormone
The hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract ________. - CORRECT ANSWER runs through the infundibulum
Which of the following is not a change typ...
Chapter 16 Endocrine A&PII Final Exam
Study Test.
Which anterior pituitary hormone does NOT target another endocrine gland? - CORRECT ANSWER
growth hormone
The hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract ________. - CORRECT ANSWER runs through the infundibulum
Which of the following is not a change typically produced by a hormonal stimulus? - CORRECT ANSWER
stimulates production of an action potential
The breakdown of glycogen into glucose is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER glycogenolysis
The ability of a specific tissue or organ to respond to the presence of a hormone is dependent on
________. - CORRECT ANSWER the presence of the appropriate receptors on the cells of the target
tissue or organ
The most important mineralocorticoid regulator of electrolyte concentrations in extracellular fluids is
________. - CORRECT ANSWER aldosterone
Which of the following is NOT a category of endocrine gland stimulus? - CORRECT ANSWER enzymatic
The parathyroid glands maintain adequate levels of blood calcium. This is accomplished through
________. - CORRECT ANSWER targeting the bone and activating osteoclasts so that calcium will be
released
Which of the following is not a type of hormone interaction? - CORRECT ANSWER paratagonism
The ability to produce glucose from lactic acid, proteins, and fat - CORRECT ANSWER gluconeogenesis
, A patient with hypoactivity of insulin may be diagnosed as a ________ diabetic. - CORRECT ANSWER
type 2
Which hormone has only one known effect: to stimulate milk production by the breasts? - CORRECT
ANSWER prolactin
Which of the choices below is not a factor required for target cell activation by hormone receptor
interaction?
number of receptors for that hormone
type of hormone
strength of the bond between the receptor and hormone
blood levels of hormone - CORRECT ANSWER type of hormone
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) ________. - CORRECT ANSWER secretion is inhibited by alcohol
A man has been told that he is NOT synthesizing enough follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and for this
reason he may be unable to father a child. Choose the correct statement to explain this problem.
FSH stimulates estrogen secretion by ovarian cells; therefore it is not synthesized by males.
The man must be producing progesterone, which inhibits the synthesis of FSH.
FSH stimulates sperm production in the testes. - CORRECT ANSWER FSH stimulates sperm production in
the testes.
A patient with hyposecretion of insulin may be diagnosed as a ________ diabetic. - CORRECT ANSWER
type 1
Which of the following is NOT a change typically produced by a hormonal stimulus?
activates or deactivates enzymes
alters plasma membrane permeability
induces secretory activity
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