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C H A P T E R 3 4 Introduction to the endocrine system

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Answers to the questions in this chapter can be found in Appendix A at the back of this book.

4. The hypothalamus maintains internal homeostasis and could be considered the master endocrine gland because: a. it releases stimulating hormones that cause endocrine glands to produce their hormones. b. no hormone-releasing gland responds unless stimulated by the hypothalamus. c. it secretes releasing hormones that are an important part of the hypothalamic–pituitary axis. d. it regulates temperature control and arousal, as well as hormone release. 5. The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland: a. secretes a number of stimulating hormones. b. produces endorphins to modulate pain perception. c. has no function that has yet been identified. d. stores ADH and oxytocin, which are produced in the hypothalamus. 6. After teaching a group of students about the negative feedback system, identification of which of the following as an example would indicate that the students have understood the teaching? a. growth hormone control b. prolactin control c. melanocyte-stimulating hormone control d. thyroid hormone control 7. Internal body homeostasis and communication are regulated by: a. the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. b. the nervous and cardiovascular systems. c. the endocrine and nervous systems. d. the endocrine and cardiovascular systems.

MULTIPLE CHOICE Select the best answer to the following.

1. Which of the following best describes aldosterone? a. It causes the loss of sodium and water from the renal tubules. b. It is under direct hormonal control from the hypothalamus. c. It is released into the bloodstream in response to angiotensin I. d. It is released into the bloodstream in response to high potassium levels. 2. When explaining the role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) to a group of students, which of the following would the instructor include? a. It is produced by the anterior pituitary. b. It causes the retention of water by the kidneys. c. It is released by the hypothalamus. d. It causes the retention of sodium by the kidneys. 3. The endocrine glands: a. form part of the communication system of the body. b. cannot be stimulated by hormones circulating in the blood. c. cannot be viewed as integrating centres of reflex arcs. d. are only controlled by the hypothalamus.