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1
Cells that secrete protein hormones are characterized by
A)abundant granular endoplasmic reticulum and large Golgi apparatus.
B)secretion granules and exocytosis.
C)abundant smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
D)A and B.
E)B and C.
2
Which of the following could influence the concentration of a hormone in blood?
A)Rates of secretion, excretion and metabolic conversion of the hormone.
B)The concentration of a specific binding protein for the hormone.
C)The functional state of the liver or kidneys.
D)A and B.
E)A, B and C.
3
Removal of the adrenal cortices (plural of "cortex") would result in
A)Decreased blood concentrations of cortisol and aldosterone, and increased concentrations of CRH and ACTH.
B)Decreased blood concentrations of epinephrine and norepinephrine, and no change in concentrations of CRH and ACTH.
C)Decreased blood concentrations of thyroid hormones, and increased concentrations of TRH and TSH.
D)Increased blood concentrations of cortisol and aldosterone, and decreased concentrations of CRH and ACTH.
E)Decreased blood concentrations of prolactin.
4
Dopamine is
A)a neurotransmitter.
B)a catecholamine.
C)a hormone.
D)A and B.
E)A, B and C.
5
The name of the chemical class of hormones that are not soluble in water is "amines."
A)True
B)False
6
Receptor up-regulation refers to the decrease in receptors for a hormone following an exposure to high concentrations of hormone.
A)True
B)False
7
Hyporesponsiveness to a hormone
A)may be caused by abnormalities in the receptor for that hormone
B)may result from a defect in the events occurring after the hormone binds to the receptor
C)may be caused by a deficiency or lack of enzyme present to catalyze the activation following binding
D)occurs with type 2 diabetes mellitus
E)all of the above





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