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

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

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