Question 1

Matching
-Cortisol _____

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A)   Gonadal steroid
B)   Adrenal steroid
C)   Peptide hormone
D)   Amine hormoneE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

The two hormones secreted by the pancreas (islets of Langerhans)  are

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A)   oxytocin and vasopressin.
B)   estradiol and estrone.
C)   calcitonin and ghrelin.
D)   insulin and glucagon.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

The molecular structure of peptide hormones involves

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A)   four interconnected rings of carbon atoms.
B)   short chains of amino acids.
C)   long chains of amino acids.
D)   modified tyrosine molecules.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Write a coherent and informative paragraph incorporating each of the following terms or concepts: baby crying; letdown reflex; posterior pituitary; conditioned response; oxytosin

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Question 5

The principal secretion of the pineal gland is _______, which is an ______ hormone that is secreted during the _______ phase/hours of the day.

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A)   melatonin; peptide; dark
B)   somatocrinin; amine; light
C)   melatonin; amine; dark
D)   growth hormone; peptide; darkE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Hormones that induce cells to release their hormones are collectively known as _______ hormones.

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A)   tropic
B)   autocrine
C)   allomone
D)   corpora luteaE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

After a meal, glucose from the food enters the bloodstream, causing insulin to be released from the

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A)   stomach.
B)   thyroid.
C)   pancreas.
D)   pineal gland.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Name three neural pathways one might expect to lead into the lower hypothalamus that would result in changes in pituitary output to peripheral endocrine glands. Describe a stimulus that would activate these pathways, and describe each of three corresponding endocrine level changes. What potential change in behavior or mental processing might result? How might that changed behavior effect a conspecific?

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Three neural pathways that might lead in...

Question 9

Describe and distinguish the hypothalamic-pituitary mechanisms of neurosecretory processes in the posterior versus anterior pituitary gland.

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The hypothalamic-pituitary mechanisms of...

Question 10

Identify the major gonadal hormones and the structures that secrete them as well as the tropic hormones and corresponding structures that control them.

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The major gonadal hormones are estrogen ...

Question 11

Describe how G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) activate second messenger systems.

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G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) acti...

Question 12

Which substance is a mineralocorticoid?

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A)   Aldosterone
B)   Adrenocorticotropic hormone
C)   Glucagon
D)   AndrostenedioneE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

In the testes, _______ cells produce testosterone and _______ cells produce sperm.

Accepted Answer

A)   Leydig; Sertoli
B)   seminal; seminiferous
C)   Sertoli; Leydig
D)   seminiferous; seminalE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Matching
-Growth hormone

Accepted Answer

A)   Gonadal steroid
B)   Adrenal steroid
C)   Peptide hormone
D)   Amine hormoneE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The technique used for identifying the location of a hormone receptor using antibodies to that receptor is

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A)   immunocytochemistry.
B)   radioimmunoassay.
C)   autoradiography.
D)   hormone replacement.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

_______ appears to play an important role in governing the onset of puberty.

Accepted Answer

A)   Kisspeptin
B)   Aldosterone
C)   Testosterone
D)   EstrogenE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Compare and contrast functional similarities and differences in endocrine and neural communication systems.

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The endocrine and neural communication s...

Question 18

Supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei are important for the

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A)   production of releasing hormones.
B)   production of oxytocin and vasopressin.
C)   release of ACTH.
D)   production of melatonin.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Neuromodulators

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A)   have a rapid action and directly activate synapses.
B)   enter cells and alter gene transcription.
C)   directly generate action potentials.
D)   are released into synapses and act gradually.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Matching
-Thyroxine _____

Accepted Answer

A)   Gonadal steroid
B)   Adrenal steroid
C)   Peptide hormone
D)   Amine hormoneE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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