The endocrine system
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produces rapid responses to environmental changes

is responsible for hormone production and directing long-term changes in the body

works only at the direction of the nervous system

None of the above are true of the endocrine system

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Question 23.85 pts
Generally, the actions of hormones
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cause changes in the actions of the body's cells

are slower to react than the nervous system

tend to be more widespread than actions of the nervous system

All of the above.

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Question 33.85 pts
The pancreatic hormone that causes blood sugar levels to decrease is
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erythropoietin

glucagon

cortisol

insulin

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Question 43.85 pts
The pancreatic hormone that causes blood sugar levels to rise is
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insulin

erythropoietin

glucagon

cortisol

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Question 53.85 pts
Which major group of hormones is made from cholesterol?
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steroid hormones

peptide hormones

prostaglandins

nonsteroid hormones

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Question 63.85 pts
Hormone concentration levels are most commonly controlled by
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positive feedback loops

the quantity of circulating hormone

negative feedback loops

body temperature

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Question 73.85 pts
Endocrine organs can be controlled by
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hormones from other endocrine glands

releasing hormones from the hypothalamus

direct neural stimulation

All of the above.

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Question 83.85 pts
Which of the following organs has both endocrine and exocrine functions?
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anterior pituitary

thyroid

pancreas

hypothalamus

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Question 93.85 pts
Alcoholic beverages cause excessive production of urine through blocking the action of
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ADH

aldosterone

FSH

cortisol

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Question 103.85 pts
In Type II Diabetes, insulin is generally produced at normal levels, but the target cells are less sensitive to the effects of that insulin. You could infer that
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the target cells are impermeable to insulin

the target cells may lack enough insulin receptors

the target cells can't convert insulin to an active form

the target cells have adequate cells of internal glucose, and do not need insulin