BIOL 251 W3-Exam 1 Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027
(Graded A+)- American Public University
Brianna Smith (username: 5885911)
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Written: Dec 25, 2022 8:34 PM - Dec 25, 2022 9:32 PM
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Question 1 points
The gonads produce what class of hormones?
amine hormones
peptide hormones
steroid hormones
catecholamines
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Question 2 points
The nervous system uses which of the following types of intercellular communication?
Electrical and chemical
Hormonal and chemical
Direct and hormonal
Direct and chemical
Electrical and hormonal
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Question 3 points
Which of the following statements about insulin is true?
Insulin acts as a transport protein, carrying glucose across the cell membrane.
Insulin facilitates the movement of intracellular glucose transporters to the cell membrane.
Insulin stimulates the breakdown of stored glycogen into glucose.
Insulin stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb glucose into the bloodstream.
Two of the above are true statements.
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, Question 4 points
What secretory cell type is found in the adrenal medulla?
neuroglial cells
oxyphil cells
beta cells
follicle cells
chromaffin cells
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Question 5 points
The primary hormones produced by the ovaries are .
Testosterone
Prolactin
Estrogen
Progesterone
FSH and LH
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Question 6 points
How can the anterior part of the pituitary gland control the secretion of thyroid hormones?
Some thyroid hormones are actually produced in the pituitary gland.
If there are not enough thyroid hormones available in the body, the anterior pituitary can release thyroid-stimulating
hormone (TSH). TSH then stimulates the thyroid gland to release more thyroid hormone.
It cannot affect the secretion of thyroid hormones.
Growth hormone from the anterior pituitary gland can stimulate the secretion of thyroid hormones.
None of the above.
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Question 7 points
The development of a goiter indicates that .
the anterior pituitary is abnormally enlarged
there is hypertrophy of the thyroid's follicle cells
there is an excessive accumulation of colloid in the thyroid follicles
the anterior pituitary is secreting excessive growth hormone
Both B and C are correct.
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(Graded A+)- American Public University
Brianna Smith (username: 5885911)
Attempt 1
Written: Dec 25, 2022 8:34 PM - Dec 25, 2022 9:32 PM
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Released: Dec 31, 2022 1:55 AM
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Question 1 points
The gonads produce what class of hormones?
amine hormones
peptide hormones
steroid hormones
catecholamines
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Question 2 points
The nervous system uses which of the following types of intercellular communication?
Electrical and chemical
Hormonal and chemical
Direct and hormonal
Direct and chemical
Electrical and hormonal
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Question 3 points
Which of the following statements about insulin is true?
Insulin acts as a transport protein, carrying glucose across the cell membrane.
Insulin facilitates the movement of intracellular glucose transporters to the cell membrane.
Insulin stimulates the breakdown of stored glycogen into glucose.
Insulin stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb glucose into the bloodstream.
Two of the above are true statements.
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, Question 4 points
What secretory cell type is found in the adrenal medulla?
neuroglial cells
oxyphil cells
beta cells
follicle cells
chromaffin cells
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Question 5 points
The primary hormones produced by the ovaries are .
Testosterone
Prolactin
Estrogen
Progesterone
FSH and LH
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Question 6 points
How can the anterior part of the pituitary gland control the secretion of thyroid hormones?
Some thyroid hormones are actually produced in the pituitary gland.
If there are not enough thyroid hormones available in the body, the anterior pituitary can release thyroid-stimulating
hormone (TSH). TSH then stimulates the thyroid gland to release more thyroid hormone.
It cannot affect the secretion of thyroid hormones.
Growth hormone from the anterior pituitary gland can stimulate the secretion of thyroid hormones.
None of the above.
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Question 7 points
The development of a goiter indicates that .
the anterior pituitary is abnormally enlarged
there is hypertrophy of the thyroid's follicle cells
there is an excessive accumulation of colloid in the thyroid follicles
the anterior pituitary is secreting excessive growth hormone
Both B and C are correct.
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