Biol 373 Unit 5 Questions And
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Acinar cells of the pancreas secrete proteins into a duct that empties into the lumen of
the small intestine. These proteins would be considered ... CORRECT ANSWERS
Exocine secretions
Oxytocin, a peptide, is released by neuron terminals in the posterior pituitary gland. It
enters the bloodstream and acts on uterine smooth muscle. In this context, this
substance could be referred to as a ... CORRECT ANSWERS - Hormone
- neurohormone
Assuming constant release from the testes, effects of endogenous testosterone would
be increased by ... CORRECT ANSWERS - Increased expression of androgen
receptors by target cells
- decreased excretion of androgens into urine and feces
Endocrine cells producing large amounts of a peptide hormone would be characterized
by ... CORRECT ANSWERS - extensive rough endoplasmic reticulum
- vesicles containing their hormone product near the plasma membrane
The genomic mechanism of action for steroids would include ... CORRECT ANSWERS
driving transcription of particular genes leading to synthesis of proteins
In the endocrine reflex in which plasma K+ concentrations are regulated by aldosterone,
what structure or cell type serves as the integrating centre? CORRECT ANSWERS The
aldosterone-secreting cell
Which of the following secretes neurohormones? CORRECT ANSWERS - posterior
pituitary
- hypothalamus
The cells in the anterior pituitary gland that secrete gonadotropins would be expected to
express receptors for ... CORRECT ANSWERS - Thyroxin (aka thyroid hormone, T4)
- TRH
Plasma concentrations of gonadotropins (LH, FSH) in a 'neutered' male cat (testes
removed) would be expected to be ____ (relative to before the procedure). CORRECT
ANSWERS - Higher
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Acinar cells of the pancreas secrete proteins into a duct that empties into the lumen of
the small intestine. These proteins would be considered ... CORRECT ANSWERS
Exocine secretions
Oxytocin, a peptide, is released by neuron terminals in the posterior pituitary gland. It
enters the bloodstream and acts on uterine smooth muscle. In this context, this
substance could be referred to as a ... CORRECT ANSWERS - Hormone
- neurohormone
Assuming constant release from the testes, effects of endogenous testosterone would
be increased by ... CORRECT ANSWERS - Increased expression of androgen
receptors by target cells
- decreased excretion of androgens into urine and feces
Endocrine cells producing large amounts of a peptide hormone would be characterized
by ... CORRECT ANSWERS - extensive rough endoplasmic reticulum
- vesicles containing their hormone product near the plasma membrane
The genomic mechanism of action for steroids would include ... CORRECT ANSWERS
driving transcription of particular genes leading to synthesis of proteins
In the endocrine reflex in which plasma K+ concentrations are regulated by aldosterone,
what structure or cell type serves as the integrating centre? CORRECT ANSWERS The
aldosterone-secreting cell
Which of the following secretes neurohormones? CORRECT ANSWERS - posterior
pituitary
- hypothalamus
The cells in the anterior pituitary gland that secrete gonadotropins would be expected to
express receptors for ... CORRECT ANSWERS - Thyroxin (aka thyroid hormone, T4)
- TRH
Plasma concentrations of gonadotropins (LH, FSH) in a 'neutered' male cat (testes
removed) would be expected to be ____ (relative to before the procedure). CORRECT
ANSWERS - Higher
