ChapterI: Introduction to the Endocrine System

Front

The endocrine system regulates:

Back

Growth, metabolism, and reproduction

Front

Which of the following is a purely endocrine organ? Pancreas, Hypothalamus, Pituitary gland, Kidney

Back

Pituitary gland

Front

Hormones are secreted directly into: Ducts, Interstitial fluid and blood, Cerebrospinal fluid, Lymphatic vessels

Back

Interstitial fluid and blood

Front

Which hormone is derived from cholesterol?

Back

Estrogen

Front

Peptide hormones bind to: Cell surface receptors

Back

Cell surface receptors

Front

Which of these is not a second messenger? cAMP, IP3, Calcium ions, G-protein

Back

G-protein

Front

Feedback that enhances the original stimulus is:

Back

Positive

Front

Which hormone functions through a nuclear receptor?

Back

T3

Front

The term 'humoral stimulus' refers to:

Back

Chemical changes in blood

Front

Which of the following is not an amine hormone? Adrenaline, Dopamine, Thyroxine, Insulin

Back

Insulin