Question 1

Peptide hormones

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A)   are able to pass through the membrane and bind to a receptor in the cytoplasm.
B)   bind to a receptor in the plasma membrane.
C)   act much more slowly than steroid hormones.
D)   initiate gene expression.
E)   are composed of a complex of 4 carbon rings.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 2

Which pancreatic hormone will be secreted when blood glucose levels are high?

Accepted Answer

A)   insulin
B)   glucagon
C)   cortisol
D)   thyroxine
E)   antidiuretic hormoneF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Glycogen can be broken down to increase blood glucose levels, but fat cannot be.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

It is possible to distinguish exocrine from endocrine tissue in the pancreas under the light microscope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Although other animals produce pheromones, humans have not been shown to make them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not involved in blood glucose homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)   liver
B)   muscle
C)   adipose tissue
D)   stomach
E)   glucagonF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is not involved in the regulation of the reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)   adrenal gland
B)   hypothalamus
C)   anterior pituitary
D)   testes/ovaries
E)   nervous systemF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following is not produced by the adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

A)   epinephrine
B)   norepinephrine
C)   glucagon
D)   glucocorticoids
E)   mineralocorticoidsF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following is a glucocorticoid?

Accepted Answer

A)   norepinephrine
B)   epinephrine
C)   aldosterone
D)   cortisol
E)   reninF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Some of the hormones produced by the anterior pituitary have an effect on other glands. Which of the following does not?

Accepted Answer

A)   LH
B)   ACTH
C)   growth hormone
D)   TSH
E)   gonadotropic hormoneF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Why is the pancreas both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A)   because it produces both a neurotransmitter and a hormone
B)   because it produces more than one hormone
C)   because it produces at least one hormone that is delivered through a duct and one that is delivered to the bloodstream
D)   because it has an outer cortex and an inner medulla
E)   because it is located within the abdominal cavity with ties to the gastrointestinal systemF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 15: Endocrine System

Which of the following is not produced by the adrenal glands?

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Which pancreatic hormone will be secreted when blood glucose levels are high?

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Which of the following is not involved in the regulation of the reproductive system?

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Which of the following is a glucocorticoid?

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Why is the pancreas both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

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Which of the following is not involved in blood glucose homeostasis?

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It is possible to distinguish exocrine from endocrine tissue in the pancreas under the light microscope.

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Glycogen can be broken down to increase blood glucose levels, but fat cannot be.

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Some of the hormones produced by the anterior pituitary have an effect on other glands. Which of the following does not?

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Although other animals produce pheromones, humans have not been shown to make them.

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Peptide hormones

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Exam 15: Endocrine System

Which of the following is not produced by the adrenal glands?

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Which pancreatic hormone will be secreted when blood glucose levels are high?

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Which of the following is not involved in the regulation of the reproductive system?

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Which of the following is a glucocorticoid?

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Why is the pancreas both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

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Which of the following is not involved in blood glucose homeostasis?

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It is possible to distinguish exocrine from endocrine tissue in the pancreas under the light microscope.

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Glycogen can be broken down to increase blood glucose levels, but fat cannot be.

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Some of the hormones produced by the anterior pituitary have an effect on other glands. Which of the following does not?

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Although other animals produce pheromones, humans have not been shown to make them.

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Peptide hormones

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