Portage Learning, A&P 1 Module 6 Exam Questions and Answers 2022
1. Does the nervous system or the endocrine system react faster to external/ internal
stimuli?: The nervous system
2. What are the two major groups of hormones and what are their derivatives?: 1-
Peptide (derived from proteins and catecholamines) 2- Steroids (derived from cholesterol)
3. Hormones can react with cells that have what on their cell surface?: Receptor
4. Do peptide or steroid hormones react faster?: Peptide
5. True or false: Endocrine glands contain ducts and secrete their contents directly into
an epithelial lining.: False
6. True or false: the hypothalamus and pituitary glands are in the abdomen.: False
7. The adrenal glands are found on top of the: Kidneys
8. Name three secondary endocrine organs.: Heart, thymus, kidneys, gonads
9. Describe homeostasis in the body.: (set-point) is a range in which the body acts to
maintain all its levels for function.
10. During negative feedback a hormone level is high. What happens to hormone
production?: The brain detects the hormone level is too high and hormone production is
shut off.
11. The action of oxytocin works through positive or negative feedback?: Positive
feedback.
12. Why are the neurons in the hypothalamus called neurosecretory cells?: They are cells
that respond to neurotransmitters and produce hormones.