The specificity of hormone action is due to

target cell receptors that are unique for each hormone.

target cell receptors that are unique for all nonsteroid hormones.

target cell receptors that bind only certain neurotransmitters.

target cell receptors that are unique for all steroid hormones.

stimulate other endocrine glands to secrete hormones.

block the actions of hormones that endocrine glands secrete.

Which of the following is NOT a typical result of a long-term stress response?

decreased production of cortisol

Dave has discovered a new lipid-soluble hormone. Which of the following is true regarding this hormone?

will be bound to a transport protein in the blood

receptor will be located on the surface of the cell membrane

will be converted into cyclic AMP (cAMP) inside the cell

will likely act through a second-messenger system

In addition to a drop in blood calcium concentration, a symptom of hypoparathyroidism is

a rise in vitamin D concentration.

Secretion of glucagon causes

C) an increase in the concentration of blood glucose.

A) an increase in the permeability of the cell membrane to glucose.

B) an increase in the formation of fat.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus results from

insensitivity of cells to insulin.

a deficiency of insulin and insensitivity of cells to insulin.

Type 1 diabetes mellitus is caused by

a disorder of the immune system

Athletes abuse erythropoietin (EPO) because this hormone

increases the number of red blood cells.

decreases the number of red blood cells

increases the number of white blood cells

A person who is stressed usually has increased

number of lymphocytes in the blood.

activity of the spleen and other lymphatic organs

increases risk of spontaneous fractures.

is most often caused by a tumor.

stimulates excessive osteoclast activity, softening bones.

Secretion of insulin causes

a decrease in the concentration of blood glucose.

a decrease in the permeability of cell membranes to glucose.

an increase in the breakdown of glycogen to release glucose.

an increase in the concentration of blood glucose.

enhances the rate at which proteins are synthesized.

inhibits responses of the nervous system.

inhibits the rate at which calcium enters body fluids.

reduces the rate at which carbohydrates are utilized.

The blood concentration of growth hormone

rises at puberty and levels off after adolescence.

rises in females after menopause.

varies greatly in males during adulthood.

drops at puberty and rises after adolescence.

Nonsteroid hormones cause _________________ in their target cells

activation of adenylate cyclase

inactivation of adenylate cyclase

increases the rate of protein synthesis.

enhances the movement of amino acids into cells.

increases the rate of fat metabolism.

Upregulation of a target cell can occur in response to

prolonged decrease in the level of a hormone.

prolonged increase in the level of a hormone.

s ignals from the posterior pituitary.

s ignals from antagonistic hormone products.

An upregulated cell has an increase in

the number of receptors available for binding.

the concentration of ligands that bind to the receptors.

the number of molecules the cell secretes.

the amount of DNA in the nucleus.

cause messenger (mRNA) synthesis

combine with protein receptor molecules

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Cells of the adrenal medulla are stimulated by the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.

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Oxytocin stimulates the kidneys to conserve water.

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Parathyroid hormone stimulates the activity of bone-resorbing osteoblasts.

True

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Nonsteroid hormones include peptides, proteins, glycoproteins, and amines.

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Type I diabetes is preventable, and can be managed with diet & lifestyle changes. Type II diabetes is a non-preventable autoimmune disorder that must be treated with insulin.

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ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroid hormones.

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False

The thalamus controls secretion of pituitary hormones.

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11 - Endocrine Test

Cells of the adrenal medulla are stimulated by the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.

Oxytocin stimulates the kidneys to conserve water.

Parathyroid hormone stimulates the activity of bone-resorbing osteoblasts.

Nonsteroid hormones include peptides, proteins, glycoproteins, and amines.

Type I diabetes is preventable, and can be managed with diet & lifestyle changes. Type II diabetes is a non-preventable autoimmune disorder that must be treated with insulin.

ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroid hormones.

The thalamus controls secretion of pituitary hormones.

Parathyroid hormone stimulates the activity of bone-resorbing osteoblasts, decreasing blood calcium levels.

The nervous system releases hormones at synapses and the endocrine system releases neurotransmitters into the bloodstream.

A hormone is a secreted molecule that is carried in the bloodstream to where it acts on target cells that bear specific receptors for that hormone.

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