Question 1

-Identify the structure on the micrograph labeled "h."

Accepted Answer

A)  Follicular cells
B)  Islet
C)  Follicle
D)  Parafollicular cellE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which hormone is produced in the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prolactin
B)  Glucagon
C)  Oxytocin
D)  CalcitoninE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

-Identify the structure on the micrograph labeled "a."

Accepted Answer

A)  Zona glomerulosa
B)  Zona fasciculata
C)  Acinar cells
D)  Zona reticularisE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

You are beginning your microscopic examination of the adrenal gland and want to start viewing the zona glomerulosa. In this zone, cells will be arranged in what type of shape?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clusters or "balls" of cells
B)  Cells interspersed between numerous reticular fibers
C)  Cells arranged in linear bundles
D)  Cells in an irregular arrangement surrounded by numerous blood vesselsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which hormone-secreting cells are found in the thyroid gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chromaffin cells
B)  Follicular cells
C)  Islet cells
D)  Chief cellsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

What feature is shared by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  FSH and LH are tropic hormones from the anterior pituitary and target the gonads.
B)  FSH and LH are tropic hormones from the anterior pituitary and target the thyroid.
C)  FSH and LH stimulate the release of cortisol.
D)  FSH and LH are tropic hormones from the anterior pituitary and stimulate milk production.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

-Identify the structure labeled "j."

Accepted Answer

A)  Thymus
B)  Thyroid gland
C)  Parathyroid gland
D)  PancreasE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

In response to rising blood calcium levels, the parafollicular cells of the thyroid will secrete which hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcitonin
B)  Parathyroid hormone
C)  T3
D)  T4E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

What do the following hormones have in common: somatostatin, gonadotropin-releasing hormone, thyrotropin-releasing hormone, and prolactin-inhibiting hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are all secreted from the hypothalamus and target the anterior pituitary.
B)  They are all secreted from the anterior pituitary.
C)  They are all secreted from the posterior pituitary.
D)  They are all stored in the anterior pituitary.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which statement is true about endocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  They make and secrete hormones.
B)  They have ducts that release secretions on to body surfaces.
C)  They make and secrete hormones, sweat, saliva, and mucus.
D)  All are located in the ventral body cavity.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

-Identify the structure labeled "i."

Accepted Answer

A)  Testes
B)  Adrenal cortex
C)  Ovary
D)  Adrenal medullaE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which hormone-secreting cells are found in the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chromaffin cells
B)  Follicular cells
C)  Islet cells
D)  Chief cellsE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 18: The Endocrine System

What feature is shared by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) ?

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-Identify the structure labeled "j."

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-Identify the structure on the micrograph labeled "a."

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You are beginning your microscopic examination of the adrenal gland and want to start viewing the zona glomerulosa. In this zone, cells will be arranged in what type of shape?

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In response to rising blood calcium levels, the parafollicular cells of the thyroid will secrete which hormone?

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What do the following hormones have in common: somatostatin, gonadotropin-releasing hormone, thyrotropin-releasing hormone, and prolactin-inhibiting hormone?

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Which hormone is produced in the hypothalamus?

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Which hormone-secreting cells are found in the thyroid gland?

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-Identify the structure labeled "i."

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-Identify the structure on the micrograph labeled "h."

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Which hormone-secreting cells are found in the pancreas?

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Which statement is true about endocrine glands?

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Exam 18: The Endocrine System

What feature is shared by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) ?

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-Identify the structure labeled "j."

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-Identify the structure on the micrograph labeled "a."

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You are beginning your microscopic examination of the adrenal gland and want to start viewing the zona glomerulosa. In this zone, cells will be arranged in what type of shape?

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In response to rising blood calcium levels, the parafollicular cells of the thyroid will secrete which hormone?

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What do the following hormones have in common: somatostatin, gonadotropin-releasing hormone, thyrotropin-releasing hormone, and prolactin-inhibiting hormone?

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Which hormone is produced in the hypothalamus?

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Which hormone-secreting cells are found in the thyroid gland?

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-Identify the structure labeled "i."

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-Identify the structure on the micrograph labeled "h."

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Which hormone-secreting cells are found in the pancreas?

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Which statement is true about endocrine glands?

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