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WorksheetsExCPT CH22: Therapeutic Drugs for the Endocrine System
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 34mins
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Class
Date
1.
The hypothalamus controls secretions of the anterior pituitary by way of:
a)
releasing and inhibiting hormones.
b)
direct neural stimulation.
c)
direct mechanical control.
d)
None of the options.
2.
Neural pathways of the hypothalamus manufacture:
a)
TSH.
b)
ADH.
c)
FSH.
d)
GH.
3.
The “master gland” is a term that refers to the:
a)
thyroid gland.
b)
adrenal gland.
c)
pituitary gland.
d)
pancreas.
4.
The pituitary hormone that stimulates cell growth is:
a)
prolactin.
b)
insulin.
c)
adrenocorticotropic hormone.
d)
somatotropin.
5.
The pituitary hormone that promotes ovarian secretion of progesterone and testicular secretion of testosterone is:
a)
FSH.
b)
LH.
c)
GH.
d)
TSH.
6.
Thyroid hormone contains the mineral:
a)
zinc.
b)
iron.
c)
iodine.
d)
potassium.
7.
A hormone that can lower blood levels of calcium is:
a)
calcitonin.
b)
glucagon.
c)
thyroxine.
d)
parathyroid hormone.
8.
The pituitary hormone that stimulates milk production by the mammary glands is:
a)
FSH.
b)
TSH.
c)
GH.
d)
prolactin.
9.
The hormone that plays an important role in the maintenance of body temperature is:
a)
glucagon.
b)
thyroxine.
c)
somatotropin.
d)
parathyroid hormone.
10.
The C cells of the thyroid gland produce:
a)
TSH.
b)
thyroxine.
c)
thymosin.
d)
calcitonin.
11.
The hormone that is the antagonist of calcitonin is:
a)
growth hormone.
b)
parathyroid hormone.
c)
thyroid hormone.
d)
aldosterone.
12.
The adrenal medulla produces:
a)
glucocorticoids.
b)
androgens.
c)
mineralocorticoids.
d)
catecholamine.
13.
A hormone that regulates the sodium ion concentration of the blood is:
a)
cortisol.
b)
aldosterone.
c)
thyroxine.
d)
thymosin.
14.
The pancreatic hormone that causes blood sugar levels to decrease is
a)
insulin.
b)
glucagon.
c)
aldosterone.
d)
cortisol.
15.
The alpha cells of the pancreas produce:
a)
renin.
b)
cortisol.
c)
glucagon.
d)
insulin.
16.
The exocrine portion of the pancreas produces:
a)
insulin.
b)
glucagon.
c)
bile.
d)
enzymes.
17.
Inability of the pancreas to produce insulin results in:
a)
goiter.
b)
diabetes mellitus.
c)
diabetes insipidus.
d)
acromegaly.
18.
Hyposecretion of cortisol can cause:
a)
Cushing’s disease.
b)
Addison’s disease.
c)
acromegaly.
d)
goiter.
19.
Goiter may result from too much:
a)
TSH.
b)
ACTH.
c)
iodine in the diet.
d)
glucagon.
20.
The hormone that is important for maintenance of the immune system is:
a)
cortisol.
b)
aldosterone.
c)
thymosin.
d)
thyroxine.
21.
Excess secretion of growth hormone prior to puberty can cause:
a)
diabetes.
b)
gigantism.
c)
dwarfism.
d)
acromegaly.
22.
Melatonin is produced by the:
a)
pituitary gland.
b)
thymus gland.
c)
pineal gland.
d)
heart.
23.
Diabetes insipidus is caused by decreased levels of which of the following hormones?
a)
TSH
b)
ACTH
c)
FSH
d)
ADH
24.
Pheochromocytoma is a tumor of the adrenal medulla that causes hypersecretion of the catecholamines. All of the following are its signs and symptoms, except:
a)
nervousness.
b)
sweating.
c)
hypertension.
d)
constricted pupils.
25.
Neuroblastoma is a cancer of the:
a)
pineal gland.
b)
adrenal medulla.
c)
thyroid.
d)
thymus.
26.
Which of the following is not a symptom of type I diabetes mellitus?
a)
Ketoacidosis
b)
Decreased appetite
c)
Hyperglycemia
d)
Increased thirst
27.
Cushing’s disease manifests itself due to an overproduction of:
a)
glucocorticoids.
b)
epinephrine.
c)
growth hormone.
d)
insulin.
28.
Oral hypoglycemic medications include all of the following, except:
a)
glipizide.
b)
acarbose.
c)
insulin.
d)
rosiglitazone.
29.
All of the following are risk factors for gestational diabetes, except:
a)
obesity.
b)
smoking during pregnancy.
c)
family history of diabetes.
d)
age above 25 years.
30.
Dwarfism may be linked to:
a)
mental retardation.
b)
epilepsy.
c)
renal failure.
d)
heart failure.
31.
Treatment in early stages of simple goiter is:
a)
surgery.
b)
antibiotics.
c)
potassium iodide.
d)
None of the options.
32.
Hashimoto’s disease is the leading cause of:
a)
simple goiter.
b)
nonsimple goiter.
c)
hyperthyroidism.
d)
Graves’ disease.
33.
Exophthalmos is one of the distinguishing manifestations of:
a)
hyperthyroidism.
b)
hypothyroidism.
c)
Hashimoto’s disease.
d)
Addison’s disease.
34.
Myxedema is due to impairment of the:
a)
posterior lobe of the pituitary.
b)
anterior lobe of the pituitary.
c)
thyroid gland.
d)
thymus gland.
35.
A “buffalo hump” is a manifestation of:
a)
Hashimoto’s disease.
b)
pheochromocytoma.
c)
Addison’s disease.
d)
Cushing’s syndrome.
36.
The posterior pituitary is also known as the __________.
a)
neurohypophysis
b)
infundibulum
c)
thalamus
d)
hypothalamohypophysium
37.
The __________ gland sits along the superior border of the kidney.
a)
adrenal
b)
pineal
c)
thyroid
d)
salivary
38.
The adrenal cortex produces steroid hormones called glucocorticoids or __________.
a)
adrenocorticosteroids
b)
epicorticosteroids
c)
exocorticosteroids
d)
protacorticosteroids
39.
The term __________ is generally used to describe a male sex hormone.
a)
androgen
b)
gynogen
c)
pediogen
d)
anigen
40.
Aldosterone secretion occurs in response to a decrease in __________ content of the blood and hypotension.
a)
sodium
b)
potassium
c)
magnesium
d)
calcium
41.
MSH stimulates __________ in the skin to produce more melanin.
a)
melanocytes
b)
keratinocytes
c)
blastocytes
d)
granulocytes
42.
The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland releases antidiuretic hormone and __________.
a)
oxytocin
b)
pitocin
c)
calcitonin
d)
melatonin
43.
The pineal gland secretes __________ to regulate the body’s circadian rhythms.
a)
oxytocin
b)
pitocin
c)
calcitonin
d)
melatonin
44.
__________ is used to treat hypercalcemia, osteoporosis, and Paget’s disease.
a)
Oxytocin
b)
Pitocin
c)
Calcitonin
d)
Melatonin
45.
The thymus gland secretes a hormone called __________.
a)
thymosin
b)
pitocin
c)
oxytocin
d)
sodium
46.
Vasopressin is released by the posterior pituitary gland and affects the __________ to maintain body fluids.
a)
kidneys
b)
liver
c)
pancreas
d)
thymus
47.
Hyposecretion of growth hormone can cause __________.
a)
dwarfism
b)
acromegaly
c)
giantism
d)
cushing syndrome
48.
Hypothyroidism in infants or early childhood can cause __________.
a)
cretinism
b)
Grave's ophthalmopathy
c)
thromosis
d)
arrhythmias
49.
__________ is severe and prolonged hypothyroidism in adults.
a)
Myxedema
b)
Grave's disease
c)
Thyroiditis
d)
Anxiety
50.
The generic name of “Diabinese” is __________.
a)
chlorpropamide
b)
insulin
c)
biguanide
d)
thiazolidinedione
51.
Hypothalamus
a)
releases tropic hormone
b)
also called somatotropin
c)
produces testosterone
d)
releases oxytocin
e)
also called vasopressin
52.
Melanocyte stimulating hormone
a)
produces more skin pigment
b)
also called somatotropin
c)
produces testosterone
d)
releases oxytocin
e)
also called vasopressin
53.
Follicle-stimulating hormone
a)
stimulates the ovaries to secrete estrogen
b)
also called somatotropin
c)
produces testosterone
d)
releases oxytocin
e)
also called vasopressin
54.
Antidiuretic hormone
a)
also called vasopressin
b)
also called somatotropin
c)
produces testosterone
d)
releases oxytocin
e)
secretes calcitonin
55.
Luteinizing hormone
a)
produces testosterone
b)
also called somatotropin
c)
releases oxytocin
d)
also called vasopressin
e)
secretes calcitonin
56.
Growth hormone
a)
also called somatotropin
b)
produces testosterone
c)
releases oxytocin
d)
also called vasopressin
e)
secretes calcitonin
57.
Posterior pituitary gland
a)
releases oxytocin
b)
also called somatotropin
c)
produces testosterone
d)
also called vasopressin
e)
secretes calcitonin
58.
Thyroid gland
a)
secretes calcitonin
b)
also called somatotropin
c)
produces testosterone
d)
releases oxytocin
e)
also called vasopressin
59.
Name all of the hormones released by the anterior and posterior pituitary gland.
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60.
What are the roles of parathyroid hormone and calcitonin in the metabolism of calcium in the body?
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61.
Describe the effect of pancreatic hormones in the metabolism of carbohydrates.
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62.
Compare diabetes insipidus with diabetes mellitus type I.
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63.
Describe simple goiter and its causes.
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64.
Differentiate between Hashimoto’s disease and Graves’ disease.
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65.
Describe neuroblastoma and pheochromocytoma.
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66.
Compare Addison’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome.
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67.
What hormone is released by the pineal gland, and what are its effects?
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68.
What are the signs and symptoms of hyperaldosteronism?
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