What system is composed of glands that secrete hormones, carried by the bloodstream to target cells? A. Endocrine B. Lymphatic C. Nervous D. Cardiovascular

QUESTION 1Endocrine products are initially secreted into __________. A. glands B. ducts C. the bloodstream D. synaptic clef1 points   QUESTION 2Using anatomical terminology, which gland is most superior to the others? A. The adrenal gland B. The thymus C. The thyroid gland D. The pancreas1 points   QUESTION 3How do hormones in the endocrine system move around the body? a. via the nervous system  b. via the circulatory system  c. via the lymphatic vessels  d. through ducts at target sites 1 points   QUESTION 4The ovaries produce progesterone. True False1 points   QUESTION 5Some hormones are regulated by a negative feedback mechanism while others are regulated by a positive feedback mechanism.Which of the following operate on a negative feedback mechanism and positive feedback mechanism respectively? A. oxytocin : insulin B. insulin : oxytocin C. prolactin : glucagon D. glucagon : prolactin 1 points   QUESTION 6If a person has too few or defectivelymphocytes, which gland might be at fault? A. thymus B. adrenal  C. pineal  D. thyroid1 points   QUESTION 7Inhibitory and releasing hormones are produced by the hypothalamus and function to control the __________. A. hypophysis B. pituitary  C. neurohypophysis D. adenohypophysis1 points   QUESTION 8The endocrine system has a slower response time than the nervous system. True False1 points   QUESTION 9Lipase (enzyme) degrades which group of compounds?  a. lipids  b. carbohydrates  c. proteins d. None of the product as listed 1 points   QUESTION 10The pancreas is considered to be an organ of the digestive and the endocrine system. True False1 points   QUESTION 11At what pH range is gastric acid maintained? a. pH 5 to pH 8 b. pH 7 c. pH 1 to pH 3 d. pH 8 to pH 111 points   QUESTION 12Which of the following is NOT a product of fat digestion? a. fatty acids  b. peptides  c. glycerol  d. All of molecules listed 1 points   QUESTION 13After the immediate stores of ATP in the body are used up, energy is supplied by the anaerobic (lactic acid) energy system and the aerobic system.Which one yields more ATP per molecule of glucose? anaerobic (lactate) system. aerobic system. both systems yield the same amount of ATP neither system yields much ATP1 points   QUESTION 14What substance builds up in muscle during anaerobic exercise?  a. oxygen  b. lactic acid c. glucose  d. carbon dioxide1 points   QUESTION 15The gallbladder releases which substance? a. chyme b. Hydrochloride acid  c. saliva d. bile1 points   QUESTION 16The liver is the largest internal organ inside the human body, weighing around 1.5kg in the average adult. True False1 points   QUESTION 17During periods of low hydration, urine would be _______? more dilute at a normal concentration more concentrated at pH 71 points   QUESTION 18The trigone is an area located within the _____________. A. Renal Pelvis area B. Urethra C. Kidneys D. Urinary bladder1 points   QUESTION 19How many ureters are present? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 41 points   QUESTION 20Micturition is __________. A. urination  B. the secretion of acid C. the production of urine D. present only in males

Which organ system consists of glands and tissues scattered throughout the body that help regulate body functions through hormone production and release?A.Digestive systemB.Nervous systemC.Circulatory systemD.Endocrine systemSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Select the choices that are features of the endocrine system.Multiple select question.Is largely composed of glandsUses specialized dendrites to detect changes in the internal and external environmentTakes longer to elicit a response than the nervous system, but the response will be longer lastingUses hormones that are released into the bloodstream to communicate with target cellsHas communication that is dependent upon action potentials conducted through axons

Which of these hormones is secreted by endocrine gland located on the top of kidneys?A.AdrenalineB.InsulinC.ProgesteroneD.Testosterone

The pituitary gland is a structure in the brain that secretes hormones into the bloodstream. What epithelium is part of this structure and produces the secretion?Multiple ChoiceSimple squamous epitheliumTransitional epitheliumGlandular epithelium