Chapter 17 Anatomy And Physiology From Science to Life, 2nd Edition by Jenkins, Gail

Anatomy And Physiology From Science to Life, 2nd Edition by Jenkins, Gail

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Chapter 17 Anatomy And Physiology From Science to Life, 2nd Edition by Jenkins, Gail

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1. Which of the following is NOT a function of a hormone?
  A) Regulates chemical composition and volume of the internal environment
  B) Regulates metabolism
  C) Regulates glandular secretions
  D) Produces electrolytes
  E) Controls growth and development
  Ans:  D     Difficulty:  easy

 

2. When a hormone is present in excessive levels, the number of target-cell receptors may decrease. This is called:
  A) Receptor recognition D) Up regulation
  B) Circulating hormone E) Down regulation
  C) Paracrine    
  Ans:  E     Difficulty:  medium

 

3. These are lipid soluble hormones derived from cholesterol.
  A) Steroids D) Amine hormones
  B) Thyroid hormones E) Peptide hormones
  C) Nitric Oxide    
  Ans:  A     Difficulty:  medium

 

4. Which of the following is a major eicosanoid?
  A) Prostaglandins D) Both prostaglandins and leukotrienes
  B) Leukotrienes E) All of the above
  C) Glycoproteins    
  Ans:  D     Difficulty:  medium

 

5. What is a major difference in the action of a water soluble hormone versus a lipid soluble hormone?
  A) How they diffuse through blood
  B) How the mRNA is transcribed
  C) The use of a second messenger
  D) Only one type needs a hormone receptor
  E) Lipid hormones are not found in the bloodstream
  Ans:  C     Difficulty:  medium

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