Human Physiology: an Integrated Approach, 6e (Silverthorn) Chapter 23 Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism

Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach, 6e (Silverthorn)

Chapter 23 Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism

1) The action of a hormone on a target cell involves effects on

A) receptor proteins.

B) nonreceptor proteins.

C) lipids.

D) receptor and nonreceptor proteins.

E) receptor proteins and lipids.

Answer: D

Section Title: Review of Endocrine Principles

Learning Outcome: 23.1

Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)

2) The endocrine gland that is a modified sympathetic ganglion is the

A) thyroid.

B) anterior pituitary.

C) posterior pituitary.

D) adrenal cortex.

E) adrenal medulla.

Answer: E

Section Title: Adrenal Glucocorticoids

Learning Outcome: 23.1

Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)

3) All of the hormones secreted by the adrenal gland play a major role in growth and metabolism.

A) True

B) False

Answer: B

Section Title: Adrenal Glucocorticoids

Learning Outcome: 23.1

Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)

4) Cholesterol is a precursor for the synthesis of

A) progesterone.

B) aldosterone.

C) estradiol.

D) calcitonin.

E) progesterone, aldosterone, and estradiol.

Answer: E

Section Title: Adrenal Glucocorticoids

Learning Outcome: 23.1

Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)

5) Crossover effects are sometimes seen among

A) most hormones.

B) all hormones.

C) peptide/protein hormones.

D) steroid hormones.

Answer: D

Section Title: Adrenal Glucocorticoids

Learning Outcome: 23.1

Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)

6) The precursor chemical for ACTH synthesis is

A) CRH.

B) POMC.

C) beta-endorphin.

D) MSH.

E) TRH.

Answer: B

Section Title: Adrenal Glucocorticoids

Learning Outcome: 23.1

Skill: Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge)

7) The adrenal medulla produces

A) androgens.

B)...