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chapter 12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The pituitary gland is controlled by the occipital lobe of the brain. | false |
| The six major hormones produced by the anterior pituitary are collectively called tropic hormones. | true |
| After adolescence, growth hormone is secreted in greater amounts to promote tissue replacement and repair. | false |
| The adrenal glands have an inner part, the adrenal cortex, and an outer portion, the adrenal medulla. | false |
| Insulin and glucagon work antagonistically to each other. | true |
| Acromegaly is caused by a benign tumor of the infundibulum. | false |
| Hyperparathyroidism is more common in men than in women. | false |
| One treatment for hyperparathyroidism is the administration of diuretics to increase urine output. | true |
| In Type II diabetes mellitus, the body resists the effects of insulin or does not produce enough insulin to maintain a normal glucose level. | true |
| When glucose is not available, cells will use protein and fat as their energy source. | true |
| A stalk called the _____ connects the pituitary gland to the floor of the hypothalamus. | infundibulum |
| Growth hormone, also known as _____, affects all parts of the body by promoting growth of tissues and bone. | somatotropin |
| The parathyroid glands regulate the levels of circulating _____. | calcium and phosphate |
| The endocrine functions of the pancreas consist of synthesis, storage, and release of the following; except _____. | glucocorticoids |
| Pituitary dwarfism is due to inadequate secretion of _____ by the pituitary gland in children. | growth hormone |
| Hypothyroidism is a result of below-normal production of _____ by the thyroid gland. | T4 |
| Common causes of hypothyroidism include _____ diseases. | autoimmune |
| Simple goiter may be caused by a deficiency in _____. | iodine |
| In hyperparathyroidism, as calcium levels rise _____. | phosphate levels fall |
| Approximately 75% to 80% of all cases of hypoadrenalism are due to _____. | autoimmune process |
| The classic signs of _____ include fat accumulation behind the shoulders, known as a buffalo hump, and a round "moon-shaped" face. | Cushing's syndrome |
| The glucose tolerance test challenges the body's ability to secrete and use insulin, performed after a _____-hour fast. | 10 |
| Diabetes may develop during pregnancy, a condition called _____. | gestational diabetes |
| With age, the pancreas _____. | retains the ability to secrete insulin at normal levels, but tissue responsiveness decreases |
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