Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology (Shier), 12th Edition

Chapter 13: Endocrine System

Pre-Test

Learning Outcome 13.2

1
The two systems that act to control all body activities are the nervous and _____ systems.
A)circulatory
B)exocrine
C)endocrine
D)muscular

Learning Outcome 13.5

2
Which of the following does NOT chemically belong with the other hormones?
A)ADH
B)PTH
C)GH
D)PRL

Learning Outcome 13.10

3
Which of these does NOT belong with the others?
A)ICSH
B)lutropin
C)LH
D)follitropin

Learning Outcome 13.10

4
Which hormone decreases the production of urine?
A)ADH
B)adrenalin
C)oxytocin
D)thyroxine

Learning Outcome 13.9

5
Which of the following is NOT true of calcitonin?
A)increases bone calcium deposition
B)increases blood calcium
C)decreases blood calcium
D)inhibits osteoclasts

Learning Outcome 13.4

6
Hormones secreted by the adrenal gland can have direct neurological effects.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 13.9

7
Oxytocin is a protein secreted by the posterior pituitary.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 13.9

8
Thyroxine is a thyroid hormone also called T3.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 13.4

9
Hormones exert their effects by causing organs to perform functions they could not otherwise perform.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 13.6

10
Steroid hormones have their effect on the nucleus and genes of a target cell.
A)True
B)False
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