Chapter 26: Endocrine Glands Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition Exam|Questions and Answers| 100% Correct

Chapter 26: Endocrine Glands Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition Exam|Questions and Answers| 100% Correct 1. The structure referred to historically as the master gland is the: a. pituitary. b. adrenals. c. hypothalamus. d. thyroid. a. pituitary 2. Which of the following hormones is not secreted by the basophils? a. Prolactin b. Luteinizing hormone (LH) c. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) d. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) a. Prolactin 3. The hormone most likely to cause a shift from glucose catabolism to fat catabolism is: a. antidiuretic hormone (ADH). b. TSH. c. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). d. somatotropin. d. somatotropin. 4. Gonadotrophs secrete: a. GH. b. LH and FSH. c. TSH. d. prolactin. b. LH and FSH. 5. Growth of the ovarian follicle occurs because of: a. LH. b. estrogen. c. progesterone. d. FSH. d. FSH. 6. Prolactin affects: a. the adrenal cortex. b. body growth. c. skin color. d. milk secretion. d. milk secretion. 7. The principal action of thyrotropin-releasing hormone is stimulating the: a. release of ACTH. b. secretion of growth hormone. c. release of TSH. d. release of FSH and LH c. release of TSH. 8. The vascular link between the hypothalamus and the adenohypophysis is called the: a. circulatory system. b. hypophyseal portal system. c. vascular system. d. releasing-inhibiting connection. b. hypophyseal portal system. 9. Which hormones are produced by the hypoth