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.   Endocrine gland
C.   Pituitary gland
D.   Exocrine gland
Question #2
Which of the following is not a class of hormones?
A.   Amines
B.   Steroids
C.   Peptides
D.   Prostaglandins
Question #3
Which of the following substances is produced and released by neurons in the brain?
A.   Leptin
B.   Neurohormones
C.   Ghrelin
D.   Prostaglandins
Question #4
Which gland secretes hormones that control the pituitary gland?
A.   Parathyroid gland
B.   Hypothalamus
C.   Adrenal gland
D.   Thyroid 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 heart
C.   To maintain the calcium-phosphorus balance
D.   To stimulate the immune system.
Question #7
Which of the following is not an effect of epinephrine?
A.   Increased basal metabolic rate
B.   Conversion of glycogen to glucose
C.   Decreased systolic blood pressure
D.   Increased heart rate
Question #8
How does the release of glucagon affect blood glucose levels?
A.   Decreases blood glucose levels
B.   There is no effect
C.   Maintains normal 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.   Diabetes mellitus
B.   Addison's disease
C.   Diabetes insipidus
D.   Acromegaly
Question #10
Which of the following is not a sign of hyperglycemia?
A.   Weakness
B.   Air hunger (Kussmaul breathing)
C.   Fruity breath odor
D.   Rapid onset of symptoms

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