Mader's Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology (Longenbaker), 8th Edition

Chapter 10: The Endocrine System

True or False Quiz

1
The endocrine system is not involved with homeostasis.
A)True
B)False
2
Endocrine glands secrete their hormones using ducts.
A)True
B)False
3
Peptide hormones bind to membrane-bound receptors.
A)True
B)False
4
The hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary gland are produced in the hypothalamus.
A)True
B)False
5
The posterior pituitary gland produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
A)True
B)False
6
Individuals with gigantism produced too much growth hormone during childhood.
A)True
B)False
7
Calcium is needed to produce thyroid hormone (thyroxine and triiodothyronine).
A)True
B)False
8
A decrease in blood calcium causes the release of calcitonin from the thyroid gland.
A)True
B)False
9
A dramatic drop in blood calcium causes hypocalcemic tetany in which the body has uncontrollable shakes.
A)True
B)False
10
The adrenal cortex is the inner part of the adrenal gland.
A)True
B)False
11
Mineralocorticoids regulate carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism.
A)True
B)False
12
A reduction in blood pressure will cause the kidneys to secrete renin which leads to the release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex.
A)True
B)False
13
The pancreas is both an endocrine and an exocrine gland.
A)True
B)False
14
Glucagon functions to lower blood glucose levels.
A)True
B)False
15
Type II diabetes (NIDDM) may be caused by a virus that destroys the pancreatic cells that produce insulin.
A)True
B)False
16
Diabetes mellitus leads to hyperglycemia or high blood glucose.
A)True
B)False
17
Thymosins are necessary for the activation of B-lymphocytes in the thymus gland.
A)True
B)False
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