Question 1

Both synergism and permissiveness can increase the effect of a hormone.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Match each term with its explanation or definition.
-Sometimes called a tissue hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  Synergism
B)  Steroid hormone
C)  Second messenger
D)  Target cell
E)  UpregulationF) AntagonismG) ProstaglandinH) Tropic hormoneI) Nonsteroid hormoneJ) PermissivenessK) A) and F)
L) A) and C)

Question 3

Hormones that are antagonistic to each other are able to "fine-tune" the activity of the target cell with great accuracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The many hormones secreted by endocrine tissues can be classified simply as _____ hormones.

Accepted Answer

A)  steroid or nonsteroid
B)  anabolic or catabolic
C)  sex or nonsex
D)  tropic or hypotropicE) A) and B)
F) None of the above A

Question 5

Match each term with its explanation or definition.
-Increasing the number of receptors on a target cell

Accepted Answer

A)  Synergism
B)  Steroid hormone
C)  Second messenger
D)  Target cell
E)  UpregulationF) AntagonismG) ProstaglandinH) Tropic hormoneI) Nonsteroid hormoneJ) PermissivenessK) A) and G)
L) D) and H)

Question 6

The production of thyroid hormone is stimulated by another hormone from the:

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior pituitary.
B)  posterior pituitary.
C)  thyroid gland.
D)  parathyroid gland.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

When a small amount of one hormone allows a second hormone to have its full effect, the phenomenon is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  synergism.
B)  permissiveness.
C)  antagonism.
D)  augmentation.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Compare and contrast steroid and nonsteroid hormones, and give an example of each.

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Question 9

Most hormones are highly specific in their action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain how a hormone can act specifically on one type of cell and not on others.

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Question 11

Some cases of hormone deficiency can be traced to an obstruction in the duct through which the hormone must pass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Protein hormones, glycoprotein hormones, and peptide hormones all contain amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

With a steroid hormone, the amount of hormone is directly related to the magnitude of the response in the target cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match each term with its explanation or definition.
-Hormone that targets another endocrine gland

Accepted Answer

A)  Synergism
B)  Steroid hormone
C)  Second messenger
D)  Target cell
E)  UpregulationF) AntagonismG) ProstaglandinH) Tropic hormoneI) Nonsteroid hormoneJ) PermissivenessK) A) and G)
L) D) and E)

Question 15

The most widely used method of hormone classification is by location in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Prostaglandins are lipid substances derived from cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The endocrine system is considered a very efficient system, because virtually every hormone molecule produced finds its target cell receptor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All of the following are nonsteroid hormones except:

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin.
B)  calcitonin.
C)  cortisol.
D)  glucagon.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Aspirin and ibuprofen produce some of their effects by inhibiting PGA synthesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not a description of hormone interaction explained in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suppression
B)  Antagonism
C)  Synergism
D)  PermissivenessE) B) and C)
F) B) and D) A

Exam 25: Endocrine Regulation

Both synergism and permissiveness can increase the effect of a hormone.

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Match each term with its explanation or definition. -Sometimes called a tissue hormone

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Hormones that are antagonistic to each other are able to "fine-tune" the activity of the target cell with great accuracy.

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The many hormones secreted by endocrine tissues can be classified simply as _____ hormones.

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Match each term with its explanation or definition. -Increasing the number of receptors on a target cell

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The production of thyroid hormone is stimulated by another hormone from the:

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When a small amount of one hormone allows a second hormone to have its full effect, the phenomenon is called:

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Compare and contrast steroid and nonsteroid hormones, and give an example of each.

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Most hormones are highly specific in their action.

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Explain how a hormone can act specifically on one type of cell and not on others.

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Some cases of hormone deficiency can be traced to an obstruction in the duct through which the hormone must pass.

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Protein hormones, glycoprotein hormones, and peptide hormones all contain amino acids.

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With a steroid hormone, the amount of hormone is directly related to the magnitude of the response in the target cell.

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Match each term with its explanation or definition. -Hormone that targets another endocrine gland

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The most widely used method of hormone classification is by location in the body.

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Prostaglandins are lipid substances derived from cholesterol.

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The endocrine system is considered a very efficient system, because virtually every hormone molecule produced finds its target cell receptor.

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All of the following are nonsteroid hormones except:

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Aspirin and ibuprofen produce some of their effects by inhibiting PGA synthesis.

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Which of the following is not a description of hormone interaction explained in the text?

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