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1

Which of the following is not related to peptide hormone action?
A)Cyclic AMP production
B)First and second messengers
C)Enzyme activation
D)Activation of specific genes
2

Which of the following is not an anterior pituitary hormone?
A)prolactin
B)oxytocin
C)growth hormone
D)thyroid-stimulating hormone
3

Oxytocin functions to
A)stimulate uterine contraction.
B)stimulate the release of milk during nursing.
C)promote the development of the uterus.
D)A and B, but not
E)A, B, and C are correct.
4

Which of the following is not produced in the hypothalamus?
A)oxytocin
B)antidiuretic hormone
C)releasing hormones
D)release inhibiting hormones
E)A, B, C, and D are all produced in the hypothalamus.
5

Which of these glands is not controlled by an anterior pituitary hormone?
A)pancreas
B)thyroid
C)adrenal
D)ovary
6

Which gland secretes cortisol and aldosterone?
A)thyroid
B)parathyroid
C)pancreas
D)adrenal
7

Which of the following is not related to renal medulla structure and function?
A)Inner portion of adrenal gland.
B)Controlled by the nervous system.
C)Regulates levels of glucose and minerals in the blood.
D)Produces epinephrine and norepinephrine.
8

Which of the following is not an action of insulin?
A)Stimulates cellular absorption of glucose.
B)Stimulates cellular usage of glucose for energy.
C)Stimulates the breakdown of glycogen.
D)Inhibits the use of fats and proteins.
9

Which of the following is not a characteristic of type II diabetes?
A)Development has a correlation with obesity.
B)Most common form of diabetes.
C)Body cells do not respond to insulin.
D)Treatment usually involves insulin injections.
10

Which of the following is not a possible effect of anabolic steroid use?
A)Breast enlargement in males.
B)Balding.
C)Severe acne.
D)Stunted growth in youngsters.
E)A, B, C, and D are all possible effects of steroid use.
11

The hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary gland are produced in the hypothalamus.
A)True
B)False
12

Glucagon functions to lower blood glucose level.
A)True
B)False
13

The endocrine system is not involved with homeostasis.
A)True
B)False
14

Peptide hormones bind to membrane bound receptors.
A)True
B)False
15

The antagonistic hormone to insulin is __________?
A)insulin II
B)norepinephrine/epinephrine
C)glucagon
D)mineral corticoids
16

What is the hormone produced by adipose tissue which signals satiety?
A)melatonin
B)leptin
C)thymosins
D)glucagons
17

Hormones can be put into two categories based on chemical make up. What are these categories?
A)glands and cortex
B)proteins and carbohydrates
C)peptides (proteins) and steroids
D)endocrine and ectocrine
18

If growth hormone is overproduced in the adult, what is the resulting condition called?
A)pituitary dwarfism
B)giantism
C)acromegaly
D)both A and B
19

Simple goiter can be prevented by _________ .
A)antibiotics
B)adding iodine to the diet
C)surgery
D)hormone therapy







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