Biology (Raven), 9th Edition

Chapter 46: The Endocrine System

Pre-Test

1
Which of these does NOT act as a hormone?
A)Paracrine regulators
B)NSAIDs
C)Norepinephrine
D)Pheromones
E)Steroids
2
Hydrophilic hormones
A)activate intracellular receptors.
B)pass through the plasma membrane.
C)bind to membrane receptors to initiate signal transduction pathways.
D)from hormone-receptor complexes inside the cell.
E)are usually fat-soluble.
3
The two glands which control the body's centers are the
A)Thalamus and thyroid.
B)Pituitary and hypothalamus.
C)Parathyroid and thyroid.
D)Pineal and pancreas.
E)Thalamus and pineal.
4
This gland regulates basal metabolism and development.
A)Pituitary
B)Adrenal
C)Pancreas
D)Pineal
E)Thyroid
5
This hormone can control daily wake-sleep cycles.
A)Calcitonin
B)Thyroxin
C)Corticosteroids
D)GH
E)Melatonin
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