BSC 2087 - Human Anatomy and Physiology » Spring 2022 » Test Yourself 11

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Question #1
Which gland secretes substances through ducts?
A.   Islets of Langerhans
B.   Exocrine gland
C.   Pituitary gland
D.   Endocrine gland
Question #2
Which of the following is not a class of hormones?
A.   Prostaglandins
B.   Peptides
C.   Amines
D.   Steroids
Question #3
Which of the following substances is produced and released by neurons in the brain?
A.   Leptin
B.   Neurohormones
C.   Prostaglandins
D.   Ghrelin
Question #4
Which gland secretes hormones that control the pituitary gland?
A.   Thyroid gland
B.   Parathyroid gland
C.   Adrenal gland
D.   Hypothalamus
Question #5
Which hormone stimulates ovulation and the formation of the corpus luteum?
A.   LH
B.   TSH
C.   PRL
D.   FSH
Question #6
What is the primary function of the parathyroid gland?
A.   To regulate metabolism
B.   To stimulate the immune system.
C.   To stimulate the heart
D.   To maintain the calcium-phosphorus balance
Question #7
Which of the following is not an effect of epinephrine?
A.   Decreased systolic blood pressure
B.   Increased heart rate
C.   Conversion of glycogen to glucose
D.   Increased basal metabolic rate
Question #8
How does the release of glucagon affect blood glucose levels?
A.   Decreases blood glucose levels
B.   Increases blood glucose levels
C.   There is no effect
D.   Maintains normal blood glucose levels
Question #9
Which condition is characterized by low levels of ADH causing excessive loss of water and electrolytes?
A.   Diabetes insipidus
B.   Addison's disease
C.   Diabetes mellitus
D.   Acromegaly
Question #10
Which of the following is not a sign of hyperglycemia?
A.   Fruity breath odor
B.   Air hunger (Kussmaul breathing)
C.   Weakness
D.   Rapid onset of symptoms

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