Chapter 18: Endocrine System

Chapter 18: Endocrine System

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

TRUE/FALSE

1. Most hormones are highly specific in their action.

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 550

TOP:    General Principles of Hormone Action

2. Endocrine glands release their hormones into ducts that eventually empty into the circulatory system.

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 546

TOP:    Endocrine System Introduction

3. The endocrine system can regulate most cells in the body.

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 546 (Table 18-1)                        TOP:    Endocrine System Introduction

4. Both the endocrine and nervous systems exhibit control via regulatory feedback loops.

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 546 (Table 18-1)                        TOP:    Endocrine System Introduction

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

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 550

TOP:    General Principles of Hormone Action