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PHA1500 A Structure and Function of the Human Body

Module 03 Quiz General Senses and the Endocrine System

Question 1

Which cells of the pancreas secrete the hormone somatostatin?

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Alpha cells

Beta cells,

Delta cells

Red blood cells

Question 2

Low energy, fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, hair loss, and constipation are some symptoms associated with a decreased production and secretion of which hormone?

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Thyroid hormone

Melatonin

Cortisol

Insulin

Question 3

Secretion of which hormone will decrease the blood glucose (sugar) levels?

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Growth hormone

Melatonin

Calcitonin

Insulin

Question 4

The general senses are only found in localized areas of the body, such as the head, and include pain, touch, and temperature sensation.

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True

False

Question 5

Which hormone influences the body’s metabolism rate?

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Cortisol

Thyroid hormone

Insulin

Melatonin

Question 6

Which receptors respond to tissue damage from trauma?

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Chemoreceptors

Mechanoreceptors

Thermoreceptors

Nociceptors

Question 7

Hypothyroidism is a condition marked by a lowered metabolic rate which may cause fatigue and weight gain.

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True

False

Question 8

The adrenal glands are located on top of each kidney.

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True

False

Question 9

Seasonal affective disorder is linked to low levels of melatonin.

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True

False

Question 10

Which endocrine gland secretes a hormone that influences the sleep-wake cycle?

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Thyroid gland

Adrenal gland

Pituitary gland

Pineal gland

Question 11

Pain originating from the skin or joint that’s perceived as pain coming from an organ, such as the liver, is called referred pain.

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True

False

Question 12

Which endocrine gland secretes hormones that help the body adapt to stressful situations, reduce inflammation, and prepare the body for physical stimulation?

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Thyroid gland

Adrenal glands

Testes

Pineal gland

Question 13

Which receptors respond to factors such as pressure and stretch?

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Chemoreceptors

Mechanoreceptors

Thermoreceptors

Nociceptors

Question 14

When blood calcium levels are low, which hormone is secreted?

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Calcitonin

Parathyroid hormone

Insulin

Thyroid hormone

Question 15

The spleen secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon.

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True

False

Question 16

Hormones must bind to a receptor on or in the cell to trigger changes within that cell.

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True

False

Question 17

Which hormone stimulates the kidneys to retain water?

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Adrenocorticotrophic hormone

Prolactin

Antidiuretic hormone

Oxytocin

Question 18

Which endocrine gland is known as the “master gland,” influencing most of the body processes?

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Thyroid

Pancreas

Pituitary

Gonads

Question 19

Hormones secreted by the hypothalamus and pituitary glands are regulated by a positive feedback loop.

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True

False

Question 20

Slow pain fibers produce a sharp, localized pain at the time of injury.

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True

False