Endocrine System Chap 18 Essay

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Package Title: Testbank
Course Title: pap13
Chapter Number: 18

Question type: Multiple Choice

1) Which of the following is NOT a function of a hormone? Regulates chemical composition and volume of the internal environment
Regulates metabolism
Regulates glandular secretions
Produces electrolytes
Controls growth and development Answer: d Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective 1: 18.1 Compare control of body functions by the nervous system and endocrine system.
Section Reference 1: 18.1 Comparison of Control by the Nervous and Endocrine Systems

2) When a hormone is present in excessive levels, the number of target-cell receptors may decrease. This is called receptor recognition.
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Section Reference 1: 18.6 Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

12) Which of the following anterior pituitary hormones stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol? Leutinizing hormone
Prolactin
Insulin-like growth factors
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
Adrenocorticotropic hormone Answer: e Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: 18.6 Describe the properties of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland and the relationships between them.
Learning Objective 2: 18.6.2 Describe the location, histology, hormones, and functions of the anterior and posterior pituitary.
Section Reference 1: 18.6 Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

13) Which of the following anterior pituitary hormones stimulates the gonads to secrete progesterone and/or testosterone? Luteinizing hormone
TSH
Corticotropin
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
Growth hormone Answer: a Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective 1: 18.6 Describe the properties of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland and the relationships between them.
Learning Objective 2: 18.6.2 Describe the location, histology, hormones, and functions of the anterior and posterior pituitary.
Section Reference 1: 18.6 Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

14) The pars distalis and the pars tuberalis comprise the anterior pituitary gland. hypothalamus. posterior pituitary gland. adrenal gland. thyroid gland. Answer: