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What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
- Providing structural support to the body
- Governing all physiological activities through hormones (correct)
- Transporting nutrients through the bloodstream
- Producing external secretions such as sweat
Which of the following statements correctly defines autocrine signaling?
Which of the following statements correctly defines autocrine signaling?
- Signals that bind to the same cell that produced them (correct)
- Signals that are excreted through ducts
- Signals that act on nearby target tissues
- Signals that are distributed to distant organs through the bloodstream
How does the endocrine system differ from the exocrine system?
How does the endocrine system differ from the exocrine system?
- The exocrine system regulates the body's metabolism
- The endocrine system relies on the internal secretion of hormones (correct)
- The endocrine system secrete hormones into ducts
- The exocrine system includes hormones traveling through the bloodstream
Which gland is NOT considered a primary endocrine organ?
Which gland is NOT considered a primary endocrine organ?
What is the role of negative feedback loops in hormonal control?
What is the role of negative feedback loops in hormonal control?
Which type of signaling involves substances secreted near their target tissues?
Which type of signaling involves substances secreted near their target tissues?
What defines hormones in the context of the endocrine system?
What defines hormones in the context of the endocrine system?
Which organ is responsible for producing thyroid hormones?
Which organ is responsible for producing thyroid hormones?
What type of hormones are characterized as gene products that cannot easily cross the cell membrane?
What type of hormones are characterized as gene products that cannot easily cross the cell membrane?
Which mechanism promotes hormone release in response to changes in blood nutrient levels?
Which mechanism promotes hormone release in response to changes in blood nutrient levels?
Which hormone is an example of an amino acid hormone?
Which hormone is an example of an amino acid hormone?
What type of receptors do steroid hormones bind to?
What type of receptors do steroid hormones bind to?
Which of the following hormones is derived from membrane arachidonic acids?
Which of the following hormones is derived from membrane arachidonic acids?
Which statement about peptide hormones is true?
Which statement about peptide hormones is true?
What process do steroid hormones primarily influence within target cells?
What process do steroid hormones primarily influence within target cells?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a steroid hormone?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a steroid hormone?
What type of molecule is primarily responsible for the structure of steroid hormones?
What type of molecule is primarily responsible for the structure of steroid hormones?
Which characteristic is specific to amino acid hormones compared to peptide hormones?
Which characteristic is specific to amino acid hormones compared to peptide hormones?
What is the primary effect of hormone receptor complexes binding to DNA?
What is the primary effect of hormone receptor complexes binding to DNA?
Which is an example of a hormone that activates G-protein-coupled receptors?
Which is an example of a hormone that activates G-protein-coupled receptors?
Which mechanism primarily governs hormones derived from nerves?
Which mechanism primarily governs hormones derived from nerves?
What defines humoral stimulation in hormone release mechanisms?
What defines humoral stimulation in hormone release mechanisms?
Which hormone stimulates the secretion of testosterone in Leydig cells?
Which hormone stimulates the secretion of testosterone in Leydig cells?
What effect does testosterone have on the secretion of LH?
What effect does testosterone have on the secretion of LH?
What adverse effect is commonly associated with the use of anabolic steroids?
What adverse effect is commonly associated with the use of anabolic steroids?
What role does inhibin B play in the regulation of FSH?
What role does inhibin B play in the regulation of FSH?
Which of the following is NOT an effect of anabolic steroids?
Which of the following is NOT an effect of anabolic steroids?
What is the primary function of oxytocin in females?
What is the primary function of oxytocin in females?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing blood glucose levels following a meal?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing blood glucose levels following a meal?
Which of the following correctly describes the location of the pineal body?
Which of the following correctly describes the location of the pineal body?
How does a negative feedback loop primarily function in hormone regulation?
How does a negative feedback loop primarily function in hormone regulation?
Which structure is responsible for storing but not producing hormones?
Which structure is responsible for storing but not producing hormones?
What effect does the growth hormone (GH) have directly on the body?
What effect does the growth hormone (GH) have directly on the body?
Which hormones released by the anterior pituitary are regulated by hypothalamic peptides?
Which hormones released by the anterior pituitary are regulated by hypothalamic peptides?
What initiates the positive feedback loop during childbirth?
What initiates the positive feedback loop during childbirth?
What condition affects the functioning of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis?
What condition affects the functioning of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis?
What is the primary role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
What is the primary role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
What is a characteristic feature of the anterior pituitary gland?
What is a characteristic feature of the anterior pituitary gland?
What stimulates the hypothalamus to release more oxytocin during breastfeeding?
What stimulates the hypothalamus to release more oxytocin during breastfeeding?
How does the hypothalamus affect the release of anterior pituitary hormones?
How does the hypothalamus affect the release of anterior pituitary hormones?
Which of the following statements is true regarding insulin's role?
Which of the following statements is true regarding insulin's role?
What is the primary function of growth hormone (GH)?
What is the primary function of growth hormone (GH)?
Which hormone is released by the parathyroid glands in response to low calcium levels?
Which hormone is released by the parathyroid glands in response to low calcium levels?
What triggers the release of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland?
What triggers the release of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland?
Which of the following is NOT produced by follicular cells in the thyroid gland?
Which of the following is NOT produced by follicular cells in the thyroid gland?
What is the role of calcitonin in calcium homeostasis?
What is the role of calcitonin in calcium homeostasis?
What mechanism mediates the action of thyroid hormones like T3 and T4?
What mechanism mediates the action of thyroid hormones like T3 and T4?
What condition is characterized by the autoimmune destruction of the thyroid leading to hypothyroidism?
What condition is characterized by the autoimmune destruction of the thyroid leading to hypothyroidism?
How is TSH regulated in relation to thyroid hormone levels?
How is TSH regulated in relation to thyroid hormone levels?
What is the effect of parathyroid hormone on bones?
What is the effect of parathyroid hormone on bones?
Which cells are primarily involved in the production of calcitonin?
Which cells are primarily involved in the production of calcitonin?
Which endocrine gland is involved in the regulation of metabolic rate?
Which endocrine gland is involved in the regulation of metabolic rate?
What happens when there is a low calcium concentration in the blood?
What happens when there is a low calcium concentration in the blood?
What type of hormone is calcitonin classified as?
What type of hormone is calcitonin classified as?
Which parameters indicate thyroid dysfunction with typical serum ranges?
Which parameters indicate thyroid dysfunction with typical serum ranges?
What is the main function of calcitriol in the body?
What is the main function of calcitriol in the body?
Which adrenal cortex region is responsible for secreting glucocorticoids?
Which adrenal cortex region is responsible for secreting glucocorticoids?
What role does the enzyme 11β-HSD2 play in mineralocorticoid target tissues?
What role does the enzyme 11β-HSD2 play in mineralocorticoid target tissues?
Which hormone is primarily involved in the regulation of the Renin–Angiotensin–Aldosterone System (RAAS)?
Which hormone is primarily involved in the regulation of the Renin–Angiotensin–Aldosterone System (RAAS)?
What is one of the rapid effects mediated by glucocorticoids through glucocorticoid receptor activation?
What is one of the rapid effects mediated by glucocorticoids through glucocorticoid receptor activation?
How do mineralocorticoids primarily function in the kidneys?
How do mineralocorticoids primarily function in the kidneys?
What are the main steroid hormones produced by the zona reticularis?
What are the main steroid hormones produced by the zona reticularis?
Which of the following tissues is NOT a target for mineralocorticoids?
Which of the following tissues is NOT a target for mineralocorticoids?
What triggers the conversion of prorenin to renin in the kidneys?
What triggers the conversion of prorenin to renin in the kidneys?
Glucocorticoids are known for their ability to exert effects on metabolism during which condition?
Glucocorticoids are known for their ability to exert effects on metabolism during which condition?
What is the primary effect of angiotensin II following its secretion?
What is the primary effect of angiotensin II following its secretion?
What is the primary function of glucocorticoids in the immune response?
What is the primary function of glucocorticoids in the immune response?
Which is NOT a zone of the adrenal cortex?
Which is NOT a zone of the adrenal cortex?
Cholesterols are taken up by adrenocortical cells through which type of receptor?
Cholesterols are taken up by adrenocortical cells through which type of receptor?
What is a common feature of corticosteroids produced by the adrenal cortex?
What is a common feature of corticosteroids produced by the adrenal cortex?
What is the main consequence of prolonged glucocorticoid treatment?
What is the main consequence of prolonged glucocorticoid treatment?
Which hormone regulates the release of Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)?
Which hormone regulates the release of Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)?
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?
What hormone surge is responsible for initiating ovulation?
What hormone surge is responsible for initiating ovulation?
What is the primary function of adrenal androgens in post-menopausal women?
What is the primary function of adrenal androgens in post-menopausal women?
Which layer of the uterine wall undergoes changes during the menstrual cycle?
Which layer of the uterine wall undergoes changes during the menstrual cycle?
Which feedback mechanism do glucocorticoids exert on ACTH secretion?
Which feedback mechanism do glucocorticoids exert on ACTH secretion?
What is the primary function of cortisol during acute stress?
What is the primary function of cortisol during acute stress?
What triggers increased secretion of ACTH?
What triggers increased secretion of ACTH?
Which ovarian cell type is primarily controlled by LH for steroid hormone production?
Which ovarian cell type is primarily controlled by LH for steroid hormone production?
What is the impact of increasing levels of estradiol (E2) during the menstrual cycle?
What is the impact of increasing levels of estradiol (E2) during the menstrual cycle?
What occurs during the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?
What occurs during the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?
What condition can chronic elevations in cortisol contribute to?
What condition can chronic elevations in cortisol contribute to?
Which of these is a physiological change observed in the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle?
Which of these is a physiological change observed in the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle?
What is the primary effect of progesterone in the uterus?
What is the primary effect of progesterone in the uterus?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the coordination of reproductive processes in males?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the coordination of reproductive processes in males?
How is testosterone metabolized in the body?
How is testosterone metabolized in the body?
What is the role of the Leydig cells within the testes?
What is the role of the Leydig cells within the testes?
What is a notable non-genomic pathway of estrogen function?
What is a notable non-genomic pathway of estrogen function?
What effect does estrogen have on cholesterol levels?
What effect does estrogen have on cholesterol levels?
Which component of the male reproductive system is responsible for the storage and maturation of sperm?
Which component of the male reproductive system is responsible for the storage and maturation of sperm?
What feedback mechanism regulates testosterone release in males?
What feedback mechanism regulates testosterone release in males?
What is one of the main anabolic effects of testosterone in males?
What is one of the main anabolic effects of testosterone in males?
What is the function of the Sertoli cells in the testes?
What is the function of the Sertoli cells in the testes?
Which effect does progesterone have on T-cell function?
Which effect does progesterone have on T-cell function?
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the corpus luteum form?
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the corpus luteum form?
What hormone is primarily responsible for the growth of breast tissue?
What hormone is primarily responsible for the growth of breast tissue?
What triggers menstruation in the female reproductive cycle?
What triggers menstruation in the female reproductive cycle?
