Bio 202 Final Exam Study Guide

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All of the following are functions of the endocrine system except: aid communication by releasing hormones directly into the bloodstream, release substances that travel to a target tissue, helping maintain metabolic processes, secrete enzymes into ducts, which empty into precise areas of the bloodstream, along with the nervous system, helps to coordinate the activities of cells

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secrete enzymes into ducts, which empty into precise areas of the bloodstream

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Which hormone has an antagonistic effect to parathormone (PTH)?

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calcitonin

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Which hormone controls metabolic activity, and is released in response to TSH? Options: thyroxine (T3, T4), testosterone, epinephrine, aldosterone

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thyroxine (T3, T4)

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What is described by the following? 'When the concentration of the regulated substance reaches a certain level (high or low), it inhibits the gland from secreting more hormone (until concentration returns to normal.)'

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negative feedback

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Insulin from the pancreas is responsible for:

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stimulating the storage of blood glucose in the muscles and liver

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Hypersecretion of the adrenal gland, especially secretion of androgens like testosterone may lead to:

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bearded ladies

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Besides releasing important digestive enzymes directly to the duodenum, this gland produces two antagonistically functioning hormones which control blood sugar concentrations:

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pancreas

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The conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin is an important step in:

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blood coagulation

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Which of these descriptions of blood is NOT correct? hematocrits show 55% plasma, 45% cells; pH = 6.9 - 7.1; temperature = 38oC; albumin maintains osmotic pressure; gamma globulin is a blood antibody

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pH = 6.9 - 7.1

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Which protein plays a major role in oxygen transport in the blood?

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hemoglobin