Question 1

Which of the following statements correctly describes hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)  They control the release of oxytocin and vasopressin from the posterior pituitary.
B)  They travel via neuron axons from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary.
C)   They are carried in the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system.
D)   They are released upon positive-feedback stimulation via the anterior pituitary tropic hormones.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Neurohormones are hormones that specifically modify neural activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.the endocrine system
b.the nervous system
c.both the endocrine and nervous systems
-Chemical messengers act at a long distance from their site of secretion.

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The answer of Match the systems, labelled a. through c....

Question 4

Peptide hormones are often produced as prohormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Transmission of nerve impulses from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary causes the stored hormones to be released.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements correctly describes the anterior pituitary?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is also known as the neurohypophysis.
B)  It is composed primarily of nervous tissue.
C)   It primarily secretes tropic hormones.
D)   It secretes vasopressinE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Match posterior and anterior pituitary, labelled a. through c., with their features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a. applies to the posterior pituitary
b. applies to the anterior pituitary
c. applies to both the posterior and the anterior pituitary
-stores hormones synthesized by the hypothalamus

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The answer of Match posterior and anterior pituitary, labelled a....

Question 8

Which characteristic is NOT shared by both lipophilic and hydrophilic hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  amplification of hormone actions in the target cell
B)  passing through the lipid membrane barriers of their target cells
C)   synergistic actions
D)   antagonistic actionsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

An anterior pituitary gland produces inhibiting and stimulating signals that affect the hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of these circumstances is the cause of too little activity of a particular hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  an abnormality within the endocrine gland that produces this hormone
B)  overactivity of this hormone's tropic hormone
C)   overstimulation by the hypothalamus
D)   overstimulation of the pituitary glandE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

In males, luteinizing hormone can be called ____________________, reflecting its function in stimulating the cells of Leydig.

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Question 12

Compare and contrast the receptor and postreceptor events for lipophilic and hydrophilic hormones.

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The answer of Compare and contrast the receptor and postreceptor...

Question 13

Which of the following statements correctly describes hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  All are regulated by the hypothalamus.
B)  They are secreted by endocrine glands through ducts into the blood.
C)   They must combine with specific receptors on their target cells in order to exert their effects.
D)   They are produced in a gland and act on the target cells in different tissues.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following statements correctly describes growth hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  It closes the epiphyseal plate of long bones.
B)  It promotes hypertrophy and hyperplasia.
C)   Its secretion is stimulated by an increased blood glucose level.
D)   It is the only factor responsible for governing the growth of an individual.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The hypothalamus synthesizes and regulates the release of hormones from the posterior pituitary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Melatonin is secreted by the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Melatonin is secreted by the ____________________....

Question 17

Growth hormone is the only hormone that influences growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The ____________________hormones are derived from tyrosine.

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The answer of The ____________________hormones are derived from tyrosine....

Question 19

The ____________________ and ____________________ nuclei in the hypothalamus produce vasopressin and oxytocin.

Accepted Answer

supraoptic; paravent...

Question 20

Which of the following statements applies correctly to circadian rhythms?

Accepted Answer

A)  The hypothalamus's supraoptic nucleus maintains them.
B)  Melanin is responsible for generating them.
C)   They are brought about by fluctuating levels of clock proteins.
D)   The pituitary gland maintains them.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 5: The Central Nervous System

Which of these circumstances is the cause of too little activity of a particular hormone?

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Melatonin is secreted by the ____________________.

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Peptide hormones are often produced as prohormones.

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Transmission of nerve impulses from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary causes the stored hormones to be released.

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Which of the following statements correctly describes hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus?

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The hypothalamus synthesizes and regulates the release of hormones from the posterior pituitary.

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Which of the following statements applies correctly to circadian rhythms?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes hormones?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the anterior pituitary?

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In males, luteinizing hormone can be called ____________________, reflecting its function in stimulating the cells of Leydig.

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Which characteristic is NOT shared by both lipophilic and hydrophilic hormones?

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Growth hormone is the only hormone that influences growth.

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An anterior pituitary gland produces inhibiting and stimulating signals that affect the hypothalamus.

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Neurohormones are hormones that specifically modify neural activity.

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Which of the following statements correctly describes growth hormone?

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Compare and contrast the receptor and postreceptor events for lipophilic and hydrophilic hormones.

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The ____________________hormones are derived from tyrosine.

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Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.the endocrine system b.the nervous system c.both the endocrine and nervous systems -Chemical messengers act at a long distance from their site of secretion.

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The and nuclei in the hypothalamus produce vasopressin and oxytocin.

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Exam 5: The Central Nervous System

Which of these circumstances is the cause of too little activity of a particular hormone?

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Melatonin is secreted by the ____________________.

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Peptide hormones are often produced as prohormones.

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Transmission of nerve impulses from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary causes the stored hormones to be released.

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Which of the following statements correctly describes hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus?

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The hypothalamus synthesizes and regulates the release of hormones from the posterior pituitary.

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Which of the following statements applies correctly to circadian rhythms?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes hormones?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the anterior pituitary?

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In males, luteinizing hormone can be called ____________________, reflecting its function in stimulating the cells of Leydig.

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Which characteristic is NOT shared by both lipophilic and hydrophilic hormones?

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Growth hormone is the only hormone that influences growth.

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An anterior pituitary gland produces inhibiting and stimulating signals that affect the hypothalamus.

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Neurohormones are hormones that specifically modify neural activity.

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Which of the following statements correctly describes growth hormone?

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Compare and contrast the receptor and postreceptor events for lipophilic and hydrophilic hormones.

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The ____________________hormones are derived from tyrosine.

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Match the systems, labelled a. through c. with their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.the endocrine system b.the nervous system c.both the endocrine and nervous systems -Chemical messengers act at a long distance from their site of secretion.

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The ____________________ and ____________________ nuclei in the hypothalamus produce vasopressin and oxytocin.

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