M6: Exam- Requires Respondus LockDown
Question 1
5 / 5 pts
Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to
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pregnant.
Your Answer:
1- LH provides on the ovary to cause ovulation to occur.
2-Progesterone is very important for maintenance pf pregnancy. LH makes
progesterone release. And it helps to make easy potential fertilization of the egg and
pregnancy.
(1) LH acts on the ovary to cause ovulation to occur. (2) LH causes progesterone
release to facilitate potential fertilization of the egg and pregnancy. Progesterone
is a key hormone for the maintenance of pregnancy.
Question 2
5 / 5 pts
Would you expect a female to have testosterone in their bloodstream? Explain why or
why not.
Your Answer:
Yes. Female and male bodies both produce all the sex hormones. But ratios are
different. The adrenal glands mostly responsible for produce opposite hormone that the
ovaries would not.
(1) Yes. Both male and female bodies produce “all” the sex hormones. However,
the ratios are different.
(2) The adrenal glands are largely responsible for producing this “opposite”
hormone that the ovaries would not.
Question 3
10 / 10 pts
Label the endocrine glands (A-D)
A: ______________
B: ______________
C: ______________
D: ______________Your Answer:
A: Thyroid
B: Adrenal gland
C: Kidney
D: Pancreas
A: Thyroid gland
B: Adrenal gland
C: Kidney
D: Pancreas
Question 4
10 / 10 pts
Explain the concept of negative feedback and how it helps to maintain homeostasis.Your Answer:
The impact or increased level of the hormone makes to stop the continued release of
the hormone. The brain is often monitoring hormone levels to hold levels within a
particular range or set-point. Negative feedback is a way of shutting off hormone
production when the wanted level is reached.
1- The effect or increased level of the hormone acts to shut down the continued
release of the hormone.
2- The brain is constantly monitoring hormone levels to keep levels within a
certain range or set-point (homeostasis). Negative feedback is a way of “turning
off” hormone production when the desired level is achieved
Question 5
2 / 2 pts
This type of hormone is derived from cholesterol:
Peptide hormones
Catecholamines
Correct!
Steroid hormones
Tyrosine
Question 6
2 / 2 pts
Growth hormone____
A. is most active during childhood/adolescence.
B. can cause disease if levels are not correct.C. cannot affect an adult.
Correct!
D. A &B
Question 7
2 / 2 pts
Neurosecretory cells are a part of what endocrine organ?
Thalamus
Pituitary
Cerebellum
Correct!
Hypothalamus
Question 8
2 / 2 pts
Which hormone production is increased with sunlight?
Correct!
MSH –melanocyte stimulating hormone
Melatonin
CortisolGH -Growth hormone
Question 9
2 / 2 pts
The posterior pituitary stores these two hormones:
ADH and LH
Correct!
ADH and Oxytocin
LH and FSH
TSH and Prolactin
Question 10
2.5 / 2.5 pts
List the hormone(s) that best describes the statement below:
I lower the level of calcium in the blood by depositing calcium into bone.
Your Answer:
Calcitonin.
Calcitonin
Question 11
2.5 / 2.5 pts
List the hormone(s) that best describes the statement below:
I am secreted by the pituitary and stimulate the gonads.
Your Answer:FSH or LH (Gonadotropic hormones)
FSH
LH
Gonadotropic hormones
Question 12
2.5 / 2.5 pts
List the hormone(s) that best describes the statement below:
I am secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas.
Your Answer:
Insulin.
Insulin
Question 13
2.5 / 2.5 pts
List the hormone(s) that best describes the statement below:
I cause blood glucose to rise and breakdown stored nutrients.
Your Answer:
Glucagon.
Glucagon
Question 14
10 / 10 pts
Answer the following question.
Explain in detail how PTH and calcitonin work to maintain calcium balance.
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