BackMore than one choice may apply.
ANP, the hormone secreted by the heart, has exactly the opposite function to this hormone secreted by the outermost zone of the adrenal cortex.
a. Epinephrine
b. Cortisol
c. Aldosterone
d. Testosterone
Two hormones are closely involved in the regulation of the fluid and electrolyte balance of the body. Name them, and explain their effects on their common target organ.
More than one choice may apply.
Hormones that act directly or indirectly to elevate the blood glucose level include which of the following?
a. GH
b. Cortisol
c. Insulin
d. ACTH
More than one choice may apply.
Hypertension may result from hypersecretion of
a. Thyroxine
b. Cortisol
c. Aldosterone
d. ADH
More than one choice may apply.
Which of the following is given as a drug to reduce inflammation?
a. Epinephrine
b. Cortisol
c. Aldosterone
d. ADH
If anterior pituitary secretion is deficient in a growing child, the child will
a. Develop acromegaly
b. Become a dwarf but have fairly normal body proportions
c. Mature sexually at an earlier than normal age
d. Be in constant danger of becoming dehydrated
The anterior pituitary is often referred to as the master endocrine gland, but it too has a 'master.' What controls the release of hormones by the anterior pituitary?
The hormone that directly stimulates the hunger center is:
a. Ghrelin
b. Cholecystokinin
c. Insulin
d. Leptin
More than one choice may apply.
Which events occur shortly after eating?
a. Use of amino acids as a major source of energy
b. Lipogenesis (and fat deposit)
c. Breakdown of fat reserves
d. Increased uptake of glucose by skeletal muscles and other body tissues
Name two endocrine glands (or regions) that are important in the stress response, and explain why they are important.
Julie is pregnant but is not receiving prenatal care. She has a poor diet consisting mostly of fast food. She drinks no milk, preferring colas instead. How would this situation affect Julie's parathyroid hormone level?
Which hormone is derived from tryptophan and helps regulate circadian rhythm?
Parathyroid hormone:
a. Increases bone formation and lowers blood calcium levels
b. Increases calcium excretion from the body
c. Decreases calcium absorption from the gut
d. Demineralizes bone and raises blood calcium levels
A hypodermic injection of epinephrine would:
a. Increase heart rate, increase blood pressure, dilate the bronchioles of the lungs, and increase digestive activity
b. Decrease heart rate, decrease blood pressure, constrict the bronchioles, and increase digestive activity
c. Decrease heart rate, increase blood pressure, constrict the bronchioles, and decrease digestive activity
d. Increase heart rate, increase blood pressure, dilate the bronchioles, and decrease digestive activity
Which hormone is NOT produced by the gonads?