Biomed 100 Practice Quiz
Chapter 11, Spring 2008

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1. A structure that secretes hormones into blood would be generally known as a(n)
   1. gonad
   2. hormone receptor
   3. endocrine gland
   4. exocrine gland


2. How do hormones work?
   1. they regulate certain metabolic reactions (anabolic, catabolic, etc.)
   2. they aid in the transport of substances across cell membranes
   3. they influence cell division and therefore play roles in growth, development, etc.
   4. all of the above


3. Which gland secretes growth hormone?
   1. pancreas
   2. adrenal gland
   3. thyroid gland
   4. pituitary gland


4. Thyroid hormones are necessary for
   1. control of sperm and egg production
   2. reabsorption of water and electrolytes by kidneys
   3. normal brain development and control of metabolic rate
   4. calcium regulation and enabling body to function in stressful situations


5. Following an injury, or at other stressful times, _?_ causes breakdown of fat and protein.
   1. insulin from the pancreas
   2. thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland
   3. parathyroid hormone from the parathyroid glands
   4. cortisol from the adrenal cortex (cortex of adrenal gland)


6. Insulin leads to _?_ blood sugar by facilitating (enhancing) the transport of glucose _?_ cells.
   1. increased / into
   2. increased / out of
   3. decreased / into
   4. decreased / out of


7. Calcium levels in the body are regulated by a hormone that is secreted by the
   1. thyroid gland
   2. parathyroid gland
   3. adrenal cortex
   4. adrenal medulla
   5. posterior pituitary gland


8. Adrenalin is secreted by
   1. the liver
   2. the kidneys
   3. glands located near the kidneys
   4. the posterior pituitary gland