BIOL251: Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab 2026 | Module 9 Exam Review | 70+ Questions | Portage Learning

BIOL251: Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab 2026
Module 9 Exam Review / 70+ questions

Module 9: The Endocrine System


Correct answers



Question 1



Which of the following hormones doesn’t belong with the others?

● Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF-1)

● Aldosterone
● Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH)

● Growth Hormone (GH)




Question 2




Which hormone inhibits the release of growth hormone, TSH, and prolactin?

● Somatostatin
● Oxytocin

● Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH)

,● Dopamine

,Question 3



Which of the following hormones is not released by the pituitary gland?

● Prolactin

● Growth Hormone (GH)

● Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH)
● Luteinizing hormone




Question 4



Which hormone has a function in both male and female reproductive systems by influencing
testosterone
production and ovulation, respectively?

● Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

● Growth Hormone (GH)

● Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
● Prolactin




Question 5



True or False: The pituitary gland responds to signals from the hypothalamus by secreting tropic

, hormones,
such as TSH, ACTH, FSH, and LH.

● True
● False

, Question 6



What is the primary role of T3 and T4 in the body?

● Maintaining electrolyte balance

● Reducing blood sugar levels

● Regulating metabolism, growth, development, and body temperature
● Stimulating milk production




Question 7




If a patient has secondary hypothyroidism due to a pituitary dysfunction, what would be the
expected levels of
TRH, TSH, T3, and T4?

● TRH: Increased, TSH: Increased, T3: Decreased, T4: Decreased

● TRH: Increased, TSH: Decreased, T3: Decreased, T4: Decreased
● TRH: Decreased, TSH: Increased, T3: Increased, T4: Increased

● TRH: Decreased, TSH: Decreased, T3: Increased, T4: Decreased