Test Bank - Anatomy and Physiology 11th Edition

1) Addison's disease is associated with what endocrine malfunction? 1) A) decrease in thyroid hormones B) decrease in cortisol C) increase in growth hormone in adults D) increase in epinephrine E) decrease in growth hormone in children Answer: B Explanation: A) B) C) D) E) 2) The increase in bone thickness stimulated by growth hormone involves which of the following? 2) A) increased osteoblast activity on the outer surface of the bone and increased osteoclast activity on the inner surface of bone B) increased chondrocyte activity on the inner surface of bone and increased osteoclast activity on the outer surface of the bone C) increased osteoclast and chondrocyte activity at the epiphyseal plate D) increased osteoclast activity on the outer surface of the bone and increased osteoblast activity on the inner surface of bone E) increased osteoblast and chondrocyte activity at the epiphyseal plate Answer: A Explanation: A) B) C) D) E) 3) What condition occurs when heat production exceeds heat loss?