BSC2087 Module 10 Quiz Latest 2021

•  Question 1  Which endocrine hormone is associated with directly decreasing blood sugar levels?

1.            Insulin

2.            Glucagon

3.            Prolactin

4.            Thyroid hormone

•  Question 2 In a healthy patient, a decrease in production of Thyroid Hormone (T3 and T4) will cause an increase Thyroid-stimulating Hormone released from the pituitary gland.

1.            False

 2.           True

•  Question 3 The posterior pituitary gland stores which of the following hormones?

1.            Oxytocin and melatonin

2.            Oxytocin and glucagon

3.            Antidiuretic hormone and melatonin

 4.           Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin

•  Question 4 Which statement is true regarding the endocrine system?

1.            Both antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and aldosterone will influence the overall water volume in the body

2.            The majority of hormones are set up on a positive feedback loop to maintain homeostasis levels of the hormone

3.            Over secretion of glucagon can lead to a hypoglycemic state

4.            Hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH) can lead to Addison’s disease

•  Question 5 Which endocrine hormone is associated with influencing an individual’s circadian rhythm (sleep/wake cycle)?

1.            Prolactin

2.            Cortisol

3.            Melatonin

4.            Aldosterone

•  Question 6 Which statement is true regarding endocrine system disorders?

1.            Diabetes type 1 results from over-secretion of insulin and cellular resistance to insulin

2.            Excessive secretion of growth hormone (GH) in children can lead to gigantism

3.            Hyperthryoidism leads to an increase of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

4.            Decreased levels of iodine in the body can lead to imbalances of pancreatic hormones

•  Question 7 Which of the following structures synthesizes catecholamines that are released during activation of the sympathetic nervous system?

1.            Thyroid

2.            Adrenal medulla

3.            Pancreas

4.            Adrenal cortex

•  Question 8 Secretion of both Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH) is stimulated by which of these hormones?

1.            Antidiuretic hormone

2.            Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

3.            Oxytocin

4.            Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

•  Question 9 Which of the following hormones targets the adrenal cortex?

1.            Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

2.            Oxytocin

3.            Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

4.            Growth Hormone (GH)

•  Question 10 Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 develops over time and is largely due to lifestyle factors.

1.            True

2.            False

•  Question 11 Which endocrine gland is associated with and directly responsible for producing hormones such as cortisol that influence the body’s stress response?

1.            Pancreas

2.            Adrenal cortex of the adrenal glands

3.            Adrenal medulla of the adrenal glands

4.            Thyroid gland

•  Question 12 Which statement is true regarding blood calcium levels and the endocrine system?

1.            Parathyroid hormone is produced and secreted by the thyroid gland

2.            Calcitonin will increase the activity of osteoclasts

3.            Parathyroid hormone will increase the production of vitamin d and absorption of calcium within the gastrointestinal tract

4.            Calcitonin, melatonin, and aldosterone all have a direct impact on blood calcium levels

•  Question 13 Which endocrine hormone is associated with decreasing the blood calcium levels?

1.            Aldosterone

2.            Parathyroid hormone

3.            Prolactin

4.            Calcitonin

•  Question 14 Which endocrine gland is associated with and directly responsible for increasing and/or decreasing blood sugar levels?

1.            Adrenal glands

2.            Thyroid gland

3.            Pancreas

4.            Thymus gland

•  Question 15 Which statement is true regarding the adrenal glands?

1.            Imbalances of certain hormones secreted by the adrenal glands can lead to Addison’s and Cushing’s disease

2.            Adrenal glands are located on the superior portion of the liver

3.            Adrenal glands produce gonadotropins

4.            Hormones secreted by adrenal glands are influenced by growth hormone

•  Question 16 Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates the production of eggs in females and sperm in males.

1.            True

2.            False

•  Question 17 Which statement is true regarding antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?

1.            ADH is stored in the anterior pituitary

2.            ADH ultimately influences the kidneys to secrete more water, decreasing the body’s overall water retention

3.            ADH stimulates the release of prolactin secretion too

4.            ADH will be secreted if the body is dehydrated

•  Question 18 Which statement is true regarding the endocrine system?

1.            The pineal gland is located in the lower neck region of the body

2.            Both male and female gonads are influenced by luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

3.            The pancreas produces and secretes insulin and aldosterone

4.            The thyroid only produces and secretes out hormones that influence the body’s metabolism

•  Question 19 Which statement is true regarding the endocrine system?

1.            The parathyroid gland is located in the brain

2.            The posterior pituitary makes hormones that influence water absorption in the intestinal tract

3.            The parathyroid hormone will ultimately increase blood calcium levels

4.            The pancreas only produces and secretes the hormone insulin

•  Question 20 Which endocrine hormone is associated with prescription medications that are used to suppress the immune system and have anti-inflammation properties?

1.            Aldosterone

2.            Cortisol

3.            Glucagon

4.            Melatonin

•  Question 21 Which of the following hormones stimulates milk production in mammary glands?

1.            Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

2.            Prolactin

3.            Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

 4.           Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)

•  Question 22 An increase Thyroid Hormone (T3 and T4) secretion results in an increase in body heat production and an increase in basal metabolic rate.

1.            True

2.            False

•  Question 23 What statement is NOT true regarding hypothyroidism and the thyroid gland?

1.            An individual will have symptoms of weight gain, dry skin and fatigue

2.            There will be decrease levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

3.            Iodine is vital to the function of the thyroid hormone

4.            In some cases of hypothyroidism, a goiter can result

•  Question 24 Besides the major endocrine glands, many other organs also secrete hormones, such as the skin, kidney, and stomach.

1.            True

2.            False

•  Question 25 A goiter is a common feature in which of the following disorders?

1.            Hypothyroidism

2.            Addison’s disease

3.            Diabetes Type 1

4.            Diabetes Type 2