biol 2402Collin College -biol 2402 lecture exam 1 (collin
college. A&P2. anatomy and physiology 2) Questions with
complete solutions
ACTH, from the anterior pituitary, stimulates which gland?
Correct Answers adrenal cortex
Choose which condition would have the following symptoms:
increased heart rate, increased total peripheral resistance,
increased blood pressure, increased blood glucose levels, and
increased sweating. Correct Answers pheochromocytoma
Choose which condition would have the following symptoms:
low blood pressure, decreased plasma sodium and glucose, and a
bronzing of the skin Correct Answers Addison's disease
Continuous low levels of a hormone or another stimulating
signal can increase the number of receptors and the sensitivity of
a target cell. This process is called: Correct Answers up-
regulation
Epinephrine and norepinephrine are secreted by which gland and
region? Correct Answers adrenal medulla
Erythropoietin is produced in which organ? Correct Answers
kidney
Growth factor hormones (like insulin) use what kind of
receptors? Correct Answers tyrosine kinase
, Growth hormone (GH) is produced in what gland? Correct
Answers anterior pituitary
Hormones that are derived from cholesterol are classified as:
Correct Answers steroid hormones
Hyperthyroidism is most commonly caused by: Correct
Answers Grave's Disease
Insulin stimulates the conversion of glucose, amino acids, and
fatty acids into their storage forms. What is this process called?
Correct Answers anabolic metabolism
Lipid-soluble hormones initiate a change in the target cell by:
Correct Answers activating mRNA (by binding to DNA in the
cell nucleus)
Name the hormone that promotes storage of organic fuels
(glucose, amino acids, and fats) and reduces blood glucose
levels. Correct Answers insulin
Name the hormone that stimulates HCl acid secretion in the
stomach. Correct Answers gastrin
Negative feedback exerted by target hormones can be directed
at: Correct Answers both the anterior pituitary and the
hypothalamus
Polyuria, a symptom of diabetes, is caused by: Correct Answers
the presence of increased glucose in the urine
college. A&P2. anatomy and physiology 2) Questions with
complete solutions
ACTH, from the anterior pituitary, stimulates which gland?
Correct Answers adrenal cortex
Choose which condition would have the following symptoms:
increased heart rate, increased total peripheral resistance,
increased blood pressure, increased blood glucose levels, and
increased sweating. Correct Answers pheochromocytoma
Choose which condition would have the following symptoms:
low blood pressure, decreased plasma sodium and glucose, and a
bronzing of the skin Correct Answers Addison's disease
Continuous low levels of a hormone or another stimulating
signal can increase the number of receptors and the sensitivity of
a target cell. This process is called: Correct Answers up-
regulation
Epinephrine and norepinephrine are secreted by which gland and
region? Correct Answers adrenal medulla
Erythropoietin is produced in which organ? Correct Answers
kidney
Growth factor hormones (like insulin) use what kind of
receptors? Correct Answers tyrosine kinase
, Growth hormone (GH) is produced in what gland? Correct
Answers anterior pituitary
Hormones that are derived from cholesterol are classified as:
Correct Answers steroid hormones
Hyperthyroidism is most commonly caused by: Correct
Answers Grave's Disease
Insulin stimulates the conversion of glucose, amino acids, and
fatty acids into their storage forms. What is this process called?
Correct Answers anabolic metabolism
Lipid-soluble hormones initiate a change in the target cell by:
Correct Answers activating mRNA (by binding to DNA in the
cell nucleus)
Name the hormone that promotes storage of organic fuels
(glucose, amino acids, and fats) and reduces blood glucose
levels. Correct Answers insulin
Name the hormone that stimulates HCl acid secretion in the
stomach. Correct Answers gastrin
Negative feedback exerted by target hormones can be directed
at: Correct Answers both the anterior pituitary and the
hypothalamus
Polyuria, a symptom of diabetes, is caused by: Correct Answers
the presence of increased glucose in the urine
