Endocrine Glands

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Pituitary Gland and

Hypothalamus

FINAL ROUND

Thyroid and

Parathyroid

Adrenal Glands

PancreasGrab Bag

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus:

$100 Question

The anterior pituitary gland is also called this:

a. adenohypophysis

b. neurohypophysis

c. hypothalamus

d. sella turcicaBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus:

$100 Answer

The anterior pituitary gland is also called this:

a. adenohypophysis

b. neurohypophysis

c. hypothalamus

d. sella turcica

BACK TO GAME

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus:

$200 Question

The releasing and inhibiting hormones are produced by this:

a. hypothalamus to control posterior pituitary

b. hypothalamus to control anterior pituitary

c. anterior pituitary

d. posterior pituitaryBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus:

$200 Answer

The releasing and inhibiting hormones are produced by this:

a. hypothalamus to control posterior pituitary

b. hypothalamus to control anterior pituitary

c. anterior pituitary

d. posterior pituitaryBACK TO GAME

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus:

$300 Question

This hormone is not a hormone that is secreted into the hypothalamohypophysial portal system:

a. GHRH

b. TRH

c. PIH

d. GnRH

e. ACTHBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus:

$300 Answer

This hormone is not a hormone that is secreted into the hypothalamohypophysial portal system:

a. GHRH

b. TRH

c. PIH

d. GnRH

e. ACTHBACK TO GAME

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus:

$400 Question

A person with no ADH secretion (diabetes insipidus) might have symptoms including these:

a. high blood pressure

b. extremely low urine output

c. extreme thirst and dehydration

d. increased water retention

e. all of theseBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus:

$400 Answer

A person with no ADH secretion (diabetes insipidus) might have symptoms including these:

a. high blood pressure

b. extremely low urine output

c. extreme thirst and dehydration

d. increased water retention

e. all of theseBACK TO GAME

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus:

$500 Question

Hypersecretion of growth hormone has this effect:

a. results in giantism in children

b. causes acromegaly in adults

c. increases the probability that one will develop diabetes

d. can lead to severe atherosclerosis

e. all of the aboveBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus:

$500 Answer

Hypersecretion of growth hormone has this effect:

a. results in giantism in children

b. causes acromegaly in adults

c. increases the probability that one will develop diabetes

d. can lead to severe atherosclerosis

e. all of the aboveBACK TO GAME

Thyroid and Parathyroid:

$100 Question

The thyroid gland is located here:

a. superior to the kidneys

b. inferior to the hypothalamus

c. inferior to the larynx and anterior to the trachea

d. posterior to the stomach

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ANSWER

Thyroid and Parathyroid:

$100 Answer

The thyroid gland is located here:

a. superior to the kidneys

b. inferior to the hypothalamus

c. inferior to the larynx and anterior to the trachea

d. posterior to the stomach

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Thyroid and Parathyroid:

$200 Question

This hormone is released in response to high blood calcium levels:

a. insulin

b. cortisol

c. calcitonin

d. parathyroid hormone

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ANSWER

Thyroid and Parathyroid:

$200 Answer

This hormone is released in response to high blood calcium levels:

a. insulin

b. cortisol

c. calcitonin

d. parathyroid hormone

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Thyroid and Parathyroid:

$300 Question

This is the primary effect of T3 and T4 :

a. release calcitonin

b. stimulate bone growth

c. increase metabolism

d. decrease blood glucose levels

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ANSWER

Thyroid and Parathyroid:

$300 Answer

This is the primary effect of T3 and T4 :

a. release calcitonin

b. stimulate bone growth

c. increase metabolism

d. decrease blood glucose levels

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Thyroid and Parathyroid:

$400 Question

If parathyroid hormone levels increase, this effect is expected:

a. osteoclast activity is increased

b. calcium absorption from the small intestine is inhibited

c. calcium reabsorption from the urine is inhibited

d. less active vitamin D is formed in the kidneys

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ANSWER

Thyroid and Parathyroid:

$400 Answer

If parathyroid hormone levels increase, this effect is expected:

a. osteoclast activity is increased

b. calcium absorption from the small intestine is inhibited

c. calcium reabsorption from the urine is inhibited

d. less active vitamin D is formed in the kidneys BACK TO GAME

Thyroid and Parathyroid:

$500 Question

This symptom is not a result of hyperthyroidism:

a. rapid heart rate

b. exophthalmos

c. weight loss

d. myxedema

e. increased appetiteBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

Thyroid and Parathyroid:

$500 Answer

This symptom is not a result of hyperthyroidism:

a. rapid heart rate

b. exophthalmos

c. weight loss

d. myxedema

e. increased appetite

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Adrenal Glands:

$100 Question

The hormones secreted from the adrenal medulla:

a. have long half-lives

b. have the same effect as the sympathetic nervous system

c. are cortisol and aldosterone

d. decrease inflammation

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ANSWER

Adrenal Glands:

$100 Answer

The hormones secreted from the adrenal medulla:

a. have long half-lives

b. have the same effect as the sympathetic nervous system

c. are cortisol and aldosterone

d. decrease inflammation

BACK TO GAME

Adrenal Glands:

$200 Question

This hormone helps to maintain blood glucose levels by stimulating gluconeogenesis:

a. androgens

b. cortisol

c. insulin

d. aldosterone

BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

Adrenal Glands:

$200 Answer

This hormone helps to maintain blood glucose levels by stimulating gluconeogenesis:

a. androgens

b. cortisol

c. insulin

d. aldosterone

BACK TO GAME

Adrenal Glands:

$300 Question

Aldosterone:

a. is a glucocorticoid hormone

b. is secreted by the zona reticularis of the adrenal cortex

c. increases sodium concentration in the blood

d. increases potassium concentration in the blood

e. all of these BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

Adrenal Glands:

$300 Answer

Aldosterone:

a. is a glucocorticoid hormone

b. is secreted by the zona reticularis of the adrenal cortex

c. increases sodium concentration in the blood

d. increases potassium concentration in the blood

e. all of these BACK TO GAME

Adrenal Glands:

$400 Question

In women, excess androgens secreted by the adrenal cortex can cause excessive facial hair, acne and increased sex drive.

True/False

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ANSWER

Adrenal Glands:

$400 Answer

In women, excess androgens secreted by the adrenal cortex can cause excessive facial hair, acne and increased sex drive.

True/False

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Adrenal Glands:

$500 Question

Hypersecretion of cortisol (causing Cushing’s syndrome) has these symptoms except:

a. muscle wasting

b. impaired wound healing

c. buffalo hump

d. low blood pressure

e. moon faceBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

Adrenal Glands:

$500 Answer

Hypersecretion of cortisol (causing Cushing’s syndrome) has these symptoms except:

a. muscle wasting

b. impaired wound healing

c. buffalo hump

d. low blood pressure

e. moon faceBACK TO GAME

Pancreas:

$100 Question

This hormone is NOT secreted by the pancreas:

a. glucagon

b. glucocorticoids

c. insulin

d. somatostatin

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ANSWER

Pancreas:

$100 Answer

This hormone is NOT secreted by the pancreas:

a. glucagon

b. glucocorticoids

c. insulin

d. somatostatin

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Pancreas:

$200 Question

The target tissue of glucagon is this:

a. skeletal muscle

b. fat tissue

b. liver

c. brain

d. thyroid

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ANSWER

Pancreas:

$200 Answer

The target tissue of glucagon is this:

a. skeletal muscle

b. fat tissue

b. liver

c. brain

d. thyroid

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Pancreas:

$300 Question

This endocrine imbalance would cause hypoglycemia:

a. hypersecretion of insulin

b. hypersecretion of glucagon

c. hypersecretion of cortisol

d. hypersecretion of growth hormone

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ANSWER

Pancreas:

$300 Answer

This endocrine imbalance would cause hypoglycemia:

a. hypersecretion of insulin

b. hypersecretion of glucagon

c. hypersecretion of cortisol

d. hypersecretion of growth hormone

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Pancreas:

$400 Question

Insulin increases this:

a. the uptake of glucose by its target tissues

b. the breakdown of protein

c. the breakdown of fats

d. glycogen breakdown in the liver

e. all of the aboveBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

Pancreas:

$400 Answer

Insulin increases this:

a. the uptake of glucose by its target tissues

b. the breakdown of protein

c. the breakdown of fats

d. glycogen breakdown in the liver

e. all of the above

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Pancreas: $500 Question

If a person who has diabetes mellitus forgot to take an insulin injection, this symptom may soon appear:

a. acidosis

b. hyperglycemia

c. increased urine production

d. lethargy and fatigue

e. all of the aboveBACK TO GAME

ANSWER

Pancreas: $500 Answer

If a person who has diabetes mellitus forgot to take an insulin injection, this symptom may soon appear:

a. acidosis

b. hyperglycemia

c. increased urine production

d. lethargy and fatigue

e. all of the above

BACK TO GAME

Grab Bag:

$100 Question

This statement about the pituitary gland is true:

a. develops from the floor of the brain

b. develops from the roof of the mouth

c. is stimulated by neurohormones produced in the midbrain

d. secretes only three major hormones

e. both a and b BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

Grab Bag:

$100 Answer

This statement about the pituitary gland is true:

a. develops from the floor of the brain

b. develops from the roof of the mouth

c. is stimulated by neurohormones produced in the midbrain

d. secretes only three major hormones

e. both a and bBACK TO GAME

Grab Bag:

$200 Question

Mammary glands are targets for this hormone:

a. oxytocin

b. prolactin

c. progesterone

d. a and b

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ANSWER

Grab Bag:

$200 Answer

Mammary glands are targets for this hormone:

a. oxytocin

b. prolactin

c. progesterone

d. a and b

BACK TO GAME

Grab Bag:

$300 Question

The main hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy is this:

a. estrogen

b. progesterone

c. relaxin

d. inhibin

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ANSWER

Grab Bag:

$300 Answer

The main hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy is this:

a. estrogen

b. progesterone

c. relaxin

d. inhibin

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Grab Bag:

$400 Question

Anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and as a result, reduce inflammation and pain.

True/False

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ANSWER

Grab Bag:

$400 Answer

Anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and as a result, reduce inflammation and pain.

True/False

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Grab Bag:

$500 Question

The thymus gland secretes a hormone that is involved in this:

a. regulation of red blood cell production

b. regulation of the reproductive cycle in females

c. control of metabolism

d. maturation of T lymphocytes

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ANSWER

Grab Bag:

$500 Answer

The thymus gland secretes a hormone that is involved in this:

a. regulation of red blood cell production

b. regulation of the reproductive cycle in females

c. control of metabolism

d. maturation of T lymphocytes

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FINAL ROUND Question

This condition will most likely occur if a healthy person receives an injection of T3 and T4:

a. the secretion rate of TSH declines

b. the person develops symptoms of hypothyroidism

c. the person develops hypercalcemia

d. the person secretes more TRH

BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

FINAL ROUND Answer

This condition will most likely occur if a healthy person receives an injection of T3 and T4:

a. the secretion rate of TSH declines

b. the person develops symptoms of hypothyroidism

c. the person develops hypercalcemia

d. the person secretes more TRHBACK TO GAME