Biology (Mader), 10th Edition

Chapter 40: Hormones and Endocrine Systems

Post-Test

1
The endocrine system coordinates body parts by using chemical signals called _____.
A)antibodies
B)hormones
C)pheromones
D)enzymes
2
There are _____ basic classes of hormones.
A)two
B)three
C)four
D)six
3
Steroid hormones are _____.
A)lipids
B)carbohydrates
C)nucleic acids
D)proteins
4
Peptide hormones bind to a receptor _____.
A)in the plasma membrane
B)inside the cytoplasm
C)inside the nucleus
5
Which of the following is a second messenger?
A)Chlorine
B)Cyclic AMP
C)ADH
D)None of these
6
Blood glucose is decreased by _____.
A)insulin
B)cortisol
C)glucagon
D)None of these
7
Which of the following is an incorrectly matched endocrine gland and hormone?
A)Pancreas - insulin
B)Bones - growth hormone
C)Ovaries - estrogen
D)Thymus - thymosines
8
Which of the following activates the DNA of its target cells?
A)estrogen
B)insulin
C)follicle stimulating hormone
D)calcitonin
9
A second messenger would be activated by _____.
A)epinephrine
B)progesterone
C)testosterone
10
Which of the following endocrine glands are located in the brain?
A)Thyroid
B)Pituitary gland
C)Adrenal glands
D)All of these
11
Male secondary sex characteristics are associated with the production of _____.
A)testosterone
B)follicle stimulating hormone
C)estrogen
D)oxytocin
12
Between meals when glucose is low, _____ is released.
A)glucagon
B)parathyroid hormone
C)insulin
D)prolactin
13
The release of oxytocin from the posterior pituitary gland is controlled by _____.
A)negative feedback
B)positive feedback
C)antagonistic hormones
14
Growth hormone promotes _____.
A)cell division
B)protein synthesis
C)bone growth
D)All of these
15
The production of too little growth hormone during childhood results in _____.
A)gigantism
B)pituitary dwarfism
C)acromegaly
16
A symptom of hypothyroidism is _____.
A)lowered body temperature
B)exophthalamic goiter
C)hyperactivity
D)All of these
17
A diet deficient in _____ results in a simple goiter.
A)iron
B)vitamin D
C)potassium
D)iodine
18
Blood pressure is regulated by the _____ produced by the adrenal cortex.
A)epinephrine
B)aldosterone
C)cortisol
D)antidiuretic hormone
19
The pain and swelling associated with the inflammatory reaction can be relieved by _____.
A)aldosterone
B)cortisol
C)epinephrine
D)renin
20
Which of the following is a target tissue/organ of insulin?
A)Liver
B)Muscle
C)Adipose
D)All of these
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