20 Questions
Which of the following is a large glycoprotein?
Follicle-stimulating hormone
Epinephrine is a derived from of what type of hormone?
A tyrosine amine hormone
Melatonin can have what effect on the body?
Encourage sleepiness
Which of the following hormones are controlled by a humoral stimuli?
Insulin
What is the function of aldosterone?
Regulate the concentration of sodium ions in the urine.
Calcitonin can lower blood calcium by:
inhibiting resorption by osteoclasts
Which of the following is a mechanism of stimulating hormone release?
All of the above are mechanisms of stimulating hormone release
What is the benefit of a G-protein signaling cascade?
It allows the signal from the original signaling molecule to be amplified.
Which of the following hormones has a tropic effect?
ACTH
Which of the following hormones is not secreted by the anterior pituitary?
Oxytocin
What inorganic molecule is required for the synthesis of the thyroid hormones?
Iodine
Which of the following hormones is not derived from cholesterol?
Prostaglandin
What sequence describes how a steroid hormone impacts gene expression?
Steroid hormone crosses the plasma membrane, binds to an intracellular hormone receptor in the cytoplasm, the receptor hormone complex then binds to DNA and regulates transcription.
Which of the following is not a function of epinephrine and norepinephrine?
Accelerates fat storage in adipose tissues.
What is the precursor of the thyroid hormones?
Thyroglobulin
Most peptide hormones are easily transported in the blood plasma because:
They are water soluble
What best describes the process of up-regulation?
Increase the number of surface receptors.
Which hormone is not secreted by the anterior pituitary gland?
Antidiuretic hormone
Which of the following is not a function of estrogen?
Softens pubic symphysis to facilitate birthing
Where is the adrenal gland located in the body?
Superior to the kidney
Test your knowledge of the endocrine system with this quiz on hormones and their functions. Answer questions about different hormone types, their effects on the body, and stimuli that control hormone release.
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