Human Physiology 14th Edition By Fox – Test Bank

Chapter 11

Endocrine Glands: Secretion and Action of Hormones

True / False Questions

1. Endocrine glands secrete their products into ducts.
   FALSE

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.01
Section: 11.01
Topic: Endocrine System

2. Biologically active molecules in the blood are called hormones.
   TRUE

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.01
Section: 11.01
Topic: Endocrine System

3. The neurons from the hypothalamus secrete chemicals called neurohormones.
   TRUE

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.01
Section: 11.01
Topic: Endocrine System

4. Dual glands, like the pancreas, have both endocrine and exocrine functions.
   TRUE

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.01
Section: 11.01
Topic: Endocrine System

5. Most lipid-soluble hormones are derived from cholesterol.
   TRUE

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.01
Section: 11.01
Topic: Endocrine System

6. Polypeptide hormones are synthesized from tyrosine and tryptophan.
   FALSE

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.01
Section: 11.01
Topic: Endocrine System

7. Melatonin can pass through plasma membranes since it is derived from the nonpolar amino acid tryptophan.
   TRUE

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.01
Section: 11.01
Topic: Endocrine System