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Chapter 14: Endocrine System

The Human Body in Health and Illness 5th Edition By Herlihy

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Chapter 14: Endocrine System

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Which of the following is least descriptive of the hypothalamus?
a. Secretes releasing hormones
b. Controls the secretion of the anterior pituitary gland
c. Secretes ACTH, TSH, and gonadotropins
d. Synthesizes oxytocin and ADH

 

 

ANS:  C

 

  1. T3, T4, and calcitonin are
a. secreted by the thyroid gland.
b. secreted by the parathyroid glands.
c. secreted in response to declining plasma levels of calcium.
d. steroids.

 

 

ANS:  A

 

  1. Insulin and glucagon
a. are secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans.
b. elevate blood glucose levels.
c. are secreted in response to declining plasma levels of glucose.
d. are secreted by the pancreas and are concerned with the regulation of blood glucose.

 

 

ANS:  D

 

  1. The islets of Langerhans
a. are cells found in the adenohypophysis.
b. secrete insulin and glucagon.
c. secrete steroids.
d. secrete releasing hormones.

 

 

ANS:  B

 

  1. Steroids
a. are secreted by the adrenal medulla.
b. include the glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens.
c. stimulate the membranes of the target cells to produce the second chemical messenger, cAMP.
d. are secreted by the pancreas.

 

 

ANS:  B

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