Biomed 100 Practice Quiz
Chapter 11, Fall 2006
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  1. By definition, an endocrine gland is one which...
    1. secretes its products onto an internal surface of the body
    2. secretes its products directly into body fluids including blood
      3.
    3. has receptors located on cell surfaces
    4. has receptors located in the nuclei of cells
    5. both A. and D.

  2. Which one of the following hormones is secreted (produced and released) by the anterior pituitary gland?
    1. insulin
    2. cortisol
    3. human growth hormone
      4.
    4. human chorionic gonadotropin
    5. progesterone and testosterone

  3. True or false? Thyroid hormones are required for normal development and maturation of the nervous system including the brain.
    1. True.
      2.
    2. False.

  4. Which one of the following secretes the greatest number of steroid hormones?
    1. thyroid gland
    2. adrenal cortex
      3.
    3. adrenal medulla
    4. anterior pituitary gland
    5. posterior pituitary gland

  5. By facilitating the transport of glucose across the cell membranes, _?_ is able to lower the blood sugar level.
    1. insulin
      2.
    2. cortisol
    3. growth hormone
    4. parathyroid hormone
    5. epinephrine (adrenalin)

  6. Stress or excitement may lead to increased secretion of _?_ and _?_.
    1. insulin and epinephrine
    2. progesterone and testosterone
    3. cortisol and insulin
    4. cortisol and epinephrine
      5.

  7. True or false? Some hormones, including steroid hormones, have the potential to activate specific genes.
    1. True.
      2.
    2. False.

  8. What gland produces insulin?
    1. pancreas
      2.
    2. adrenal gland
    3. pituitary gland
    4. thyroid gland
    5. parathyroid gland