BIO 202 MIDTERM Exam at Grand Canyon University (GCU)2025/2026 Atua Exam

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BIO 202 MIDTERM Exam at Grand Canyon University

(GCU)2025/2026 Atua Exam

Complex endocrine reflex involves how many intermediary

steps? and how many hormones? - ANSWER-One or

more hormone, two or more hormones




The secretion of glucagon or insulin is considered to be a

Simple or Complex endocrine reflex? - ANSWER-Simple

Endocrine reflex




The parathyroid released PTH to increase calcium levels,

is this Simple or Complex endocrine reflex? - ANSWER-

Simple Endocrine reflex

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An example organ (CEO) that is involved with the

Complex Endocrine Reflex is the? - ANSWER-

Hypothalamus




A ________________ Reflex, is a pathway that includes

both neural and endocrine components? - ANSWER-

Neuroendocrine




A __________ Command, is a command that can alter the

amount of hormone secreted, Can release in time

patterned, Ex: hypothalamus and pituitary hormones

released in sudden burst, Or frequency changes response

of target cells? - ANSWER-Complex

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This CLASS... of hypothalamic regulatory hormone

"""stimulates""" the synthesis and secretion of one or more

hormones at the anterior lobe? - ANSWER-Releasing

Hormones




This CLASS... of hypothalamic regulatory hormone

"""prevents""" the synthesis and secretion of one or more

hormones at the anterior lobe? - ANSWER-Inhibiting

hormones




Does positive or negative feedback regulate secretion of a

hormone? - ANSWER-Negative feedback

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What the name of the ""system"" that has blood vessels

linked to capillary network that allow the hypothalamus

and pituitary gland to communicate? - ANSWER-

Hypophyseal Portal System




T/F, Does the Hypophyseal Portal system ensure

regulatory factors are present so the intended hormone

will reach target cell before the hormone is ever released?

- ANSWER-True




Oxytocin and ADH are produced where? - ANSWER-

Hypothalamus