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Goodwin College Chapter 17 STUDY SET-
Mursch & Vernace Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Which of the following is NOT true about the hormone ADH
(Antidiuretic Hormone)?
A. ADH is produced by the Hypothalamus
B. ADH causes vasoconstriction to increase blood pressure
C. ADH causes water to be reabsorbed into the Kidney capillaries
D. ADH is released from the Anterior Pituitary Gland
Ans: D. ADH is released from the Anterior Pituitary Gland
Which of the following is NOT true concerning Oxytocin?
A. Oxytocin is a Steroid hormone
B. Oxytocin is controlled by positive feedback
C. Oxytocin increases uterine contractions during childbirth
D. Oxytocin increases uterine contractions during childbirth
Ans: C. Oxytocin is a steroid hormone
Which of the following is NOT true of Growth Hormone?
A. GH is also known as a vasopressin
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B. GH stimulates protein synthesis in bone, cartilage, and muscle
C. GH promotes fat metabolism as opposed to glucose metabolism
D. GH increases the rate of amino acid uptake by cells
Ans: A. GH is also known as a vasopressin
What is the function of Calcitonin?
A. Raises blood calcium and releases calcium from bones
B. Lowers the metabolic rate
C. Is produced by the parathyroid gland
D. Is produced by the Thyroid Gland
Ans: D. Is produced by both Insulin and Gulcagon
Endocrine glands secrete directly into tissue fluids and the blood
without ducts.
True or False?
Ans: True
The male hormone secreted by the Testes is Estrogen.
True or False?
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Ans: False; Testosterone
Melatonin is associated with the Pineal Gland.
True or False?
Ans: True
Most hormone action is regulated by positive feedback.
True or False?
Ans: False; They are regulated by Negative Feedback
Mechanisms
ANP, Atrial Natriuretic Hormone, is produced by the
A. Pancreas
B. Heart
C. Adrenal Medulla
D. Aldosterone
Ans: B. Heart
EPO, Erythropoietin, is produced by the
A. Kidney
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Goodwin College Chapter 17 STUDY SET-
Mursch & Vernace Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Which of the following is NOT true about the hormone ADH
(Antidiuretic Hormone)?
A. ADH is produced by the Hypothalamus
B. ADH causes vasoconstriction to increase blood pressure
C. ADH causes water to be reabsorbed into the Kidney capillaries
D. ADH is released from the Anterior Pituitary Gland
Ans: D. ADH is released from the Anterior Pituitary Gland
Which of the following is NOT true concerning Oxytocin?
A. Oxytocin is a Steroid hormone
B. Oxytocin is controlled by positive feedback
C. Oxytocin increases uterine contractions during childbirth
D. Oxytocin increases uterine contractions during childbirth
Ans: C. Oxytocin is a steroid hormone
Which of the following is NOT true of Growth Hormone?
A. GH is also known as a vasopressin
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B. GH stimulates protein synthesis in bone, cartilage, and muscle
C. GH promotes fat metabolism as opposed to glucose metabolism
D. GH increases the rate of amino acid uptake by cells
Ans: A. GH is also known as a vasopressin
What is the function of Calcitonin?
A. Raises blood calcium and releases calcium from bones
B. Lowers the metabolic rate
C. Is produced by the parathyroid gland
D. Is produced by the Thyroid Gland
Ans: D. Is produced by both Insulin and Gulcagon
Endocrine glands secrete directly into tissue fluids and the blood
without ducts.
True or False?
Ans: True
The male hormone secreted by the Testes is Estrogen.
True or False?
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Ans: False; Testosterone
Melatonin is associated with the Pineal Gland.
True or False?
Ans: True
Most hormone action is regulated by positive feedback.
True or False?
Ans: False; They are regulated by Negative Feedback
Mechanisms
ANP, Atrial Natriuretic Hormone, is produced by the
A. Pancreas
B. Heart
C. Adrenal Medulla
D. Aldosterone
Ans: B. Heart
EPO, Erythropoietin, is produced by the
A. Kidney
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