Question 1

_______-stimulating hormone (MSH) stimulates synthesis of melanin and its disbursement to the skin cells of the epidermis.

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Question 2

Prolonged stress inhibits the body's immune responses by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   using up all body reserves
B)   increasing the release of cortisol
C)   causing sodium and water retention
D)   causing weight loss
E)   increasing protein synthesisF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Mr. Harrison came to the office last week because he was confused and concerned by recent physical developments. His hands and feet seem to be getting bigger, and he is developing gaps between his teeth. He is here today for a follow-up visit, and the physician informs him that he has a pituitary tumor that needs to be removed. Mr. Harrison's symptoms are typical of which of the following disorders?

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A)   Graves' disease
B)   Cushing's syndrome
C)   Myxedema
D)   Addison's disease
E)   AcromegalyF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 4

The outermost portion of the adrenal gland is the adrenal ________.

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Question 5

____ is due to congenital hypothyroidism.

Accepted Answer

A)   Acromegaly
B)   Cretinism
C)   Dwarfism
D)   Gigantism
E)   GoiterF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

Hormones made of amino acids or proteins that bind to receptors on the surface of the cell are _______ hormones.

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Question 7

Which of the following is the result of an excess in growth hormone in adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   Acromegaly
B)   Cretinism
C)   Dwarfism
D)   Gigantism
E)   GoiterF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

The hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to release hormones is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   cortisol
B)   calcitonin
C)   oxytocin
D)   ACTH
E)   TSHF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

The central portion of the adrenal gland is the adrenal ________.

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Question 10

Which of the following is considered a physical reaction to a stressor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Decreased blood sugar
B)   Decreased blood pressure
C)   Increased heart rate
D)   Increased urinary output
E)   Decreased breathing rateF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

In which of the following conditions is too much cortisol produced?

Accepted Answer

A)   Acromegaly
B)   Cretinism
C)   Cushing's syndrome
D)   Diabetes mellitus
E)   Addison's diseaseF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Which gland or organ releases luteinizing hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anterior pituitary
B)   Parathyroid
C)   Posterior pituitary
D)   Adrenal
E)   GonadsF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

The hormone that stimulates production of T lymphocytes is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   thymosin
B)   melatonin
C)   erythropoietin
D)   atrial natriuretic peptide
E)   ACTHF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is the result of excess growth hormone in children?

Accepted Answer

A)   Acromegaly
B)   Cretinism
C)   Dwarfism
D)   Gigantism
E)   GoiterF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of these assessments would help to identify an endocrine problem in a child?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tracking the child's development on a standard growth chart
B)   Vision testing as early as possible
C)   Evaluating the child's balance and gait as soon as he or she begins to walk
D)   Evaluating the child's joint mobility
E)   Evaluating the child's speech patternsF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Clara Simmons, a 62-year-old patient, has come to the medical office with a complaint of weight gain and puffy hands and feet. "This isn't like me," she says. "I exercise regularly and watch my diet." When you check her vital signs, you find that her blood pressure is 84/50, hear heart rate is 56, and her respirations are 12. For which of the following disorders might you expect the physician to test?

Accepted Answer

A)   Graves' disease
B)   Cushing's syndrome
C)   Myxedema
D)   Diabetes mellitus
E)   Diabetes insipidusF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 17

A common sign of Graves' disease includes ________, or protrusion of the eyes.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which of the following local hormones that typically are produced close to their target cells are produced by many body organs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Steroidal
B)   Nonsteroidal
C)   Prostaglandins
D)   Gonadal
E)   AdrenalF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

The ________ is located in the diencephalon of the brain and produces the hormones oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is located in the diencephalon...

Question 20

____ regulates circadian rhythms.

Accepted Answer

A)   Thymosin
B)   Melatonin
C)   Erythropoietin
D)   Atrial natriuretic peptide
E)   CortisolF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Exam 33: The Endocrine System

Which gland or organ releases luteinizing hormone?

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The ________ is located in the diencephalon of the brain and produces the hormones oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

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_______-stimulating hormone (MSH) stimulates synthesis of melanin and its disbursement to the skin cells of the epidermis.

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____ regulates circadian rhythms.

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Which of the following is the result of an excess in growth hormone in adults?

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The hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to release hormones is ____.

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Which of the following local hormones that typically are produced close to their target cells are produced by many body organs?

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In which of the following conditions is too much cortisol produced?

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Which of these assessments would help to identify an endocrine problem in a child?

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____ is due to congenital hypothyroidism.

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Hormones made of amino acids or proteins that bind to receptors on the surface of the cell are _______ hormones.

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The outermost portion of the adrenal gland is the adrenal ________.

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Prolonged stress inhibits the body's immune responses by ____.

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Which of the following is the result of excess growth hormone in children?

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Which of the following is considered a physical reaction to a stressor?

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The central portion of the adrenal gland is the adrenal ________.

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A common sign of Graves' disease includes ________, or protrusion of the eyes.

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The hormone that stimulates production of T lymphocytes is ____.

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Which gland or organ releases luteinizing hormone?

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The ________ is located in the diencephalon of the brain and produces the hormones oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

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_______-stimulating hormone (MSH) stimulates synthesis of melanin and its disbursement to the skin cells of the epidermis.

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____ regulates circadian rhythms.

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Which of the following is the result of an excess in growth hormone in adults?

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The hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to release hormones is ____.

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Which of the following local hormones that typically are produced close to their target cells are produced by many body organs?

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In which of the following conditions is too much cortisol produced?

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Which of these assessments would help to identify an endocrine problem in a child?

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____ is due to congenital hypothyroidism.

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Hormones made of amino acids or proteins that bind to receptors on the surface of the cell are _______ hormones.

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The outermost portion of the adrenal gland is the adrenal ________.

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Prolonged stress inhibits the body's immune responses by ____.

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Which of the following is the result of excess growth hormone in children?

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Which of the following is considered a physical reaction to a stressor?

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The central portion of the adrenal gland is the adrenal ________.

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A common sign of Graves' disease includes ________, or protrusion of the eyes.

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