Question 1

Which of the following statements is false?

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A)   Both the nervous system and endocrine system use chemicals to send messages.
B)   For the nervous and endocrine systems to function, the receiving cells must have the correct type of receptors.
C)   Cells can have receptors for hormones or for neurotransmitters but not for both.
D)   The nervous and endocrine systems can be seen as one system-the neuroendocrine system.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

The many hormones secreted by endocrine tissues can be classified simply as _____ hormones.

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A)   steroid or nonsteroid
B)   anabolic or catabolic
C)   sex or nonsex
D)   tropic or hypotropicE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The specific role of cAMP is to activate kinases.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In areas of the body where circulation is poor,hormones are carried by small ducts called hormone channels.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The common molecule from which all steroid hormones are derived is:

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A)   phospholipids.
B)   cholesterol.
C)   lecithin.
D)   triglycerols.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The last step in the nonsteroid hormone mechanism of action is:

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A)   joining with the G protein on the cell membrane.
B)   protein kinases activate other enzymes.
C)   adenyl cyclase is activated.
D)   cAMP is formed.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Steroids are able to pass easily through a target cell's plasma membrane because they are:

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A)   synthesized from amino acids.
B)   synthesized from carbohydrates.
C)   lipid-soluble.
D)   synthesized from nucleic acids.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Both synergism and permissiveness can increase the effect of a hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match each term with its explanation or definition.
-the combination of hormones have a greater effect than the sum of the effects of the two hormones separately

Accepted Answer

A)  Synergism
B)  Steroid hormone
C)  Second messenger
D)  Target cell
E)  Up-regulationF) AntagonismG) ProstaglandinH) Tropic hormoneI) Nonsteroid hormoneJ) PermissivenessK) A) and I)
L) A) and H)

Question 10

The term down-regulation refers to the:

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A)   decrease in hormone production as we age.
B)   negative-feedback system or hormone regulation.
C)   reduction of the number of hormone receptors in a cell.
D)   movement of regulating hormones from the hypothalamus down to the pituitary gland.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

All of the following are true statements except:

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A)   there are at least 16 different prostaglandins.
B)   the first prostaglandin was identified in semen.
C)   aspirin produces some of its effects by increasing PGE synthesis.
D)   PGFs have been used to induce labor and accelerate the delivery of a baby.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

In nonsteroid hormones,the hormone itself is the first messenger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Responses that result from endocrine feedback loops are called endocrine reflexes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The target organs for tropic hormones are usually other endocrine glands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The general effect of hormones is to produce regulatory changes within the target cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If a small amount of hormone produced a disproportionately great response in a cell,the hormone was most likely a nonsteroid hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain the mechanism of steroid hormone action.What is the end product of a steroid hormone?

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Steroid hormones exert their effects by ...

Question 18

Match each chemical classification with a corresponding hormone.
-cortisol

Accepted Answer

A)  Steroid
B)  Protein
C)  Glycoprotein
D)  Peptide
E)  AmineF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Compare and contrast how the endocrine and nervous systems function to maintain homeostasis of the internal environment.

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The endocrine and nervous systems both p...

Question 20

Match each term with its explanation or definition.
-increasing the number of receptors on a target cell

Accepted Answer

A)  Synergism
B)  Steroid hormone
C)  Second messenger
D)  Target cell
E)  Up-regulationF) AntagonismG) ProstaglandinH) Tropic hormoneI) Nonsteroid hormoneJ) PermissivenessK) B) and J)
L) B) and G)

Exam 18: Endocrine System

The many hormones secreted by endocrine tissues can be classified simply as _____ hormones.

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The term down-regulation refers to the:

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Which of the following statements is false?

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In areas of the body where circulation is poor,hormones are carried by small ducts called hormone channels.

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Match each term with its explanation or definition. -increasing the number of receptors on a target cell

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Compare and contrast how the endocrine and nervous systems function to maintain homeostasis of the internal environment.

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Match each term with its explanation or definition. -the combination of hormones have a greater effect than the sum of the effects of the two hormones separately

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The specific role of cAMP is to activate kinases.

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The common molecule from which all steroid hormones are derived is:

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If a small amount of hormone produced a disproportionately great response in a cell,the hormone was most likely a nonsteroid hormone.

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Responses that result from endocrine feedback loops are called endocrine reflexes.

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Explain the mechanism of steroid hormone action.What is the end product of a steroid hormone?

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Steroids are able to pass easily through a target cell's plasma membrane because they are:

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All of the following are true statements except:

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The general effect of hormones is to produce regulatory changes within the target cell.

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The target organs for tropic hormones are usually other endocrine glands.

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The last step in the nonsteroid hormone mechanism of action is:

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Both synergism and permissiveness can increase the effect of a hormone.

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In nonsteroid hormones,the hormone itself is the first messenger.

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Match each chemical classification with a corresponding hormone. -cortisol

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