Biology 006 - General Biology I » Spring 2021 » Chapter 45 Endocrine In Class Quiz

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Question #1
Match the term and its description. Endocrine cells are often grouped in these ductless organs called
A.   endocrine glands
B.   exocrine glands
C.   hormones
D.   endocrine system
Question #2
Match the term and its description. Chemical signals are secreted into the circulatory system and communicate regulatory messages within the body. They are called
A.   endocrine glands
B.   exocrine glands
C.   endocrine system
D.   hormones
Question #3
Match the term and its description. Chemical signaling by hormones is the function of this body system.
A.   endocrine system
B.   hormones
C.   endocrine glands
D.   exocrine glands
Question #4
Match the term and its description. a signal molecule secreted by a neuron (a neurosecretory cell)
A.   pituitary gland
B.   tropic hormones
C.   hypothalamus
D.   neurohormone
Question #5
Match the term and its description. The feedback loop inhibits a response by reducing the initial stimulus, thus preventing excessive pathway activity
A.   positive
B.   negative
C.   neurohormone
D.   hypothalamus
Question #6
Match the term and its description. This endocrine gland receives information from nerves throughout the body and initiates appropriate neuroendocrine signals
A.   hypothalamus
B.   tropic hormones
C.   pituitary gland
D.   hormones
Question #7
Match the term and its description. Releasing hormone (RH) and inhibiting hormone (IH)
A.   neurohormone
B.   positive
C.   negative
D.   tropic hormones
Question #8
Match the term and its description. This hormone regulates milk secretion by the mammary glands
A.   anterior pituitary non-tropic hormone
B.   oxytocin
C.   thyroid hormones
D.   anterior pituitary tropic hormones
Question #9
Match the term and its description. This hormone stimulates milk production.
A.   prolactin
B.   anterior pituitary tropic hormones
C.   thyroid hormones
D.   anterior pituitary non-tropic hormone
Question #10
Match the term and its description. FSH, LH, TSH, ACTH and GH
A.   oxytocin
B.   prolactin
C.   anterior pituitary tropic hormones
D.   anterior pituitary non-tropic hormone
Question #11
Match the term and its description. These hormones are released by the thyroid gland. They regulate many functions such as metabolic rates
A.   anterior pituitary non-tropic hormone
B.   neurohormone
C.   thyroid hormones
D.   endocrine system
Question #12
Match the term and its description. This disorder is caused by an excess secretion of GH.
A.   drawfism
B.   gigantism
C.   ADH
D.   TSH
Question #13
Match the term and its description. This hormone raises blood calcium levels.
A.   mineralocorticoids
B.   calcitonin
C.   tropic hormones
D.   parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Question #14
Match the term and its description. These catecholamines coordinate a set of physiological responses that comprise the “fight-or-flight” response
A.   estrogens
B.   progesterone
C.   epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepirephrine (noradrenaline)
D.   androgens
Question #15
Match the term and its description. These hormones increase blood glucose and suppress the immune system.
A.   mineralocorticoids
B.   calcitonin
C.   estrogens
D.   glucocorticoids
Question #16
Match the term and its description. These hormones promote development of male reproductive structures, and are responsible for male secondary sex characteristics.
A.   calcitonin
B.   glucocorticoids
C.   progesterone
D.   androgens
Question #17
Match the term and its description. This hormone is primarily involved in preparing and maintaining the uterus
A.   glucocorticoids
B.   estrogens
C.   calcitonin
D.   progesterone
Question #18
Match the term and its description. Molecules that interrupt the normal function of a hormone pathway.
A.   endocrine glands
B.   endocrine system
C.   endocrine disruptors
Question #19
Match the term and its description. This hormone is released by the pineal gland. It is relate to biological rhythms associated with reproduction and with daily activity levels.
A.   oxytocin
B.   calcitonin
C.   melatonin

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