Question 1

The binding of a hormone and a carrier protein is ________; a very ________ fraction of such a hormone in the blood is bound to a carrier at any one point in time.

Accepted Answer

A)   temporary; large
B)   temporary; small
C)   permanent; large
D)   permanent; smallE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Steroid hormones are lipids, derived from

Accepted Answer

A)   cholesterol.
B)   glycerol.
C)   amines.
D)   polypeptides.
E)   nucleic acids.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

The posterior pituitary does not produce its own hormones but stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The thyroid gland is located

Accepted Answer

A)   anterior to the atria of the heart.
B)   immediately anterior to the trachea.
C)   immediately superior to the larynx.
D)   immediately posterior to the cricoid cartilage.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Where is the pituitary gland located?

Accepted Answer

A)   Within the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone
B)   Between the cerebrum and cerebellum, inferior to the occipital lobe
C)   On the posterior surface of the thyroid gland
D)   On the tracheal surface, inferior to the larynx
E)   Within the third ventricle of the brainF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Parathyroid hormone functions to raise blood calcium levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Thyroid hormone synthesis involves secretion of a glycoprotein called ________ by the follicular cells.

Accepted Answer

A)   colloid
B)   thyroxine
C)   triiodothyronine
D)   thyroglobulin
E)   tetraiodothyronineF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 17: Endocrine System

Thyroid hormone synthesis involves secretion of a glycoprotein called ________ by the follicular cells.

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The binding of a hormone and a carrier protein is ; a very fraction of such a hormone in the blood is bound to a carrier at any one point in time.

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Steroid hormones are lipids, derived from

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Parathyroid hormone functions to raise blood calcium levels.

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The thyroid gland is located

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The posterior pituitary does not produce its own hormones but stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus.

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Where is the pituitary gland located?

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Exam 17: Endocrine System

Thyroid hormone synthesis involves secretion of a glycoprotein called ________ by the follicular cells.

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The binding of a hormone and a carrier protein is ________; a very ________ fraction of such a hormone in the blood is bound to a carrier at any one point in time.

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Steroid hormones are lipids, derived from

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Parathyroid hormone functions to raise blood calcium levels.

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The thyroid gland is located

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The posterior pituitary does not produce its own hormones but stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus.

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Where is the pituitary gland located?

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