Chapter 16 part II: Exam 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the effects of epinephrine?

• Increased water retention

• Increase in blood glucose concentration

• Increase in blood pressure

• Increase in heart rate

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What is the name of the hormone producing cells of the adrenal medulla?

• Somatotrophs

• Beta cells

• Alpha cells

• Chromaffin cells

Which gland is located in the anterior neck, just superficial to the larynx?

• Thymus

• Thyroid gland

• Pituitary gland

• Pancreas

What hormone is made by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland?

• Calcitonin

• Triiodothyronine (T3)

• Thyroxine (T4)

• Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Which of the following is NOT a main effect of thyroid hormones?

• Regulation of blood calcium levels

• Synergism with sympathetic nervous system

• Promotion of growth and development

• Regulation of metabolic rate and thermoregulation

Thermoregulation is the responsibility of:

• Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

• Thyroid hormones

• Calcitonin

• Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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If the thyroid gland is unable to produce iodinated thyroglobulin, what is the effect on hormone production?

• Less TSH is made

• Excess T3 and T4 are made

• Less T3 and T4 are made

• Production continues uninterrupted

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Place the following hormones in order from first to third tier control: TRH, TSH, production of T3 and T4

• TRH, TSH, production of T3 and T4

• TRH, production of T3 and T4, TSH

• TSH, production of T3 and T4, TRH

• TSH, TRH, production of T3 and T4

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What is NOT a symptom of hyperthyroidism?

• Weight loss

• Heat intolerance

• Increased blood pressure

• Slow heart rate

Edna complains of weight gain, cold intolerance, and low blood pressure. What disorder do her symptoms match?

• Graves' disease

• Hypothyroidism

• Hyperthyroidism

• Exophthalmos

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