Chapter 12: The Endocrine System

The Human Body In Health And Disease 6th Edition By Patton

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Chapter 12: The Endocrine System

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Which of the following statements is not true of the endocrine system?
A. The organs of the endocrine system are widely dispersed in the body.
B. All organs in the endocrine system are glands.
C. Endocrine glands secrete their products into ducts leading to body cavities.
D. Endocrine glands produce hormones.

 

 

ANS:   C                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 307         TOP:    Introduction

 

  1. Which of the following is not true of a nonsteroid hormone?
A. It is carried through the blood to the target organ cell.
B. Its receptor is in the nucleus of the target organ cell.
C. It requires a second messenger.
D. All of the above are true of nonsteroid hormones.

 

 

ANS:   B                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 310         TOP:    Nonsteroid hormones

 

  1. Which of the following is true of a steroid hormone?
A. Its receptor is in the nucleus of the target organ cell.
B. It requires a second messenger.
C. It converts ATP into cyclic AMP.
D. All of the above are true of steroid hormones.

 

 

ANS:   A                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 311         TOP:    Steroid hormones

 

  1. Which of the following statements is not true of prostaglandins?
A. They can also be called tissue hormones.
B. They function like nonsteroid hormones because they cause the production of cyclic AMP.
C. They function like steroid hormones because they stimulate protein synthesis.
D. They travel a much shorter distance than most hormones.

 

 

ANS:   C                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Pages 315-316                                    TOP:    Prostaglandins

 

  1. Which of the following is not true of luteinizing hormone?
A. It is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland.
B. Its target organ cells are in the ovaries.
C. It stimulates ovulation.
D. All of the above are true of luteinizing hormone.

 

 

ANS:   A                     PTS:    1                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 316         TOP:    Pituitary gland

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