Biology (Raven), 10th Edition

Chapter 45: The Endocrine System

Pre-Test

1
Name the substance that does NOT act as a hormone?
A)paracrine regulators
B)NSAIDs
C)orepinephrine
D)pheromones
E)steroids
2
Select the correct comment about hydrophilic hormones.
A)activate intracellular receptors
B)pass through the plasma membrane
C)bind to membrane receptors to initiate signal transduction pathways
D)from hormone-receptor complexes inside the cell
E)are usually fat-soluble
3
Name the two bodily elemment that control homeostasis and changes in body processes.
A)thalamus and thyroid
B)pituitary and hypothalamus
C)parathyroid and thyroid
D)pineal and pancreas
E)thalamus and pineal
4
Name the gland that regulates basal metabolism and development.
A)pituitary
B)adrenal
C)pancreas
D)pineal
E)thyroid
5
Name the hormone that regulates daily sleep/wake cycles.
A)calcitonin
B)thyroxin
C)corticosteroids
D)GH
E)melatonin
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