61.Melatonin is secreted by
a.pancreatic islet cells.
b.the thyroid gland.
c.the pituitary gland.
d.the pineal gland.
e.the kidneys.
62.Erythropoietin is secreted by
a.pancreatic islet cells.
b.the thyroid gland.
c.the pituitary gland.
d.the pineal gland.
e.the kidneys.
63.Atrial Naturiuretic Peptide is produced in the
a.bloodstream.
b.adrenal cortex.
c.adrenal medulla.
d.kidneys.
e.heart.
64.You have just moved from Norfolk, Virginia (sea level), to Taos, New Mexico (high in the mountains), and you find yourself out of breath climbing a small hill. Three months later, climbing the same hill, you have no difficulty. In the interim you have not altered your level of activity or diet. Which hormone has been at work?
a.angiotensin
b.erythropoietin
c.aldosterone
d.estrogen
e.anti-diuretic hormone
65.The source of calcitonin is the
a.pituitary gland.
b.adrenal cortex.
c.adrenal medulla.
d.thymus gland.
e.thyroid gland.
66.The pituitary hormone associated most directly with metabolic rate plus growth and development is
a.ACTH.
b.TSH.
c.FSH.
d.LH.
e.ADH.
67.Which mineral is essential to the production of thyroid hormone?
a.iron
b.calcium
c.sodium
d.potassium
e.iodine
68.Lack of iodine will lead to the development of
a.diabetes insipidus.
b.diabetes mellitus.
c.a simple goiter.
d.acromegaly.
e.Graves disease.
69.Autoimmune disorders or a tumor of the thyroid can lead to
a.diabetes insipidus.
b.diabetes mellitus.
c.a simple goiter.
d.acromegaly.
e.Graves disease.
70.The main regulator of the calcium level in the blood is
a.parathyroid hormone.
b.thyroid hormone.
c.thymosin.
d.growth hormone.
e.insulin.
