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Chapter 18 Rev Qrs C. an outpocket of the nasal cavity. D. glandular tissue from the cerebrum. 1. Which of the following is NOT a regulatory function of the endocrine system? A. Regulates water balance by controlling the solute concentration of the blood. B. Regulates skeletal muscle contraction strength. C. Regulates satiation and the breakdown of food into individual nutrients. D. Regulates the rate of metabolism. E. Regulates the levels of nutrients such as glucose in the blood. 6. The embryonic origin of the anterior pituitary gland is A. epithelium from the oral cavity. B. nervous tissue from the area of the hypothalamus. C. an outpocket of the nasal cavity. D. glandular tissue from the cerebrum. 7. The two functional portions of the pituitary gland are the A. infundibulum and neurohypophysis. B. pars nervosa and pars tuberalis. C. neurohypophysis and adenohypophysis. D. adenohypophysis and infundibulum. E. infundibulum and hypothalamohypophysial portal system 2. Which of the following is NOT a regulatory function of the endocrine system? A. Regulates the rate of metabolism. B. Controls development and functions of the reproductive system. C. Regulates equilibrium and balance from the inner ear. D. Prepares the body for physical activity and stress, E. Regulates heart rate and blood pressure. 8. The posterior pituitary A. has a direct connection with neurons of the hypothalamus B. is controlled by releasing hormones produced in the hypothalamus. C. produces hormones that regulate other endocrine glands. D. stores lipotropins. E. is not related to fluid balance in the body. 3. The hypothalamus A. rests in the sella turcica. B. is also called the neurohypophysis. C. is located inferior to the pituitary gland. D. regulates the secretory activity of the pituitary gland. E. is located superior to the thalamus. 4. The connecting stalk between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland is the A. tectum. B. cerebral peduncle. C. hippocampus D. infundibulum 9. The hypothalamohypophysial portal system carries hormones from the A. anterior pituitary to the hypothalamus. B. posterior pituitary to the hypothalamus. C. hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary. D. hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary. E, anterior pituitary to posterior pituitary. 5. The embryonic origin of the posterior pituitary gland is A. cpithelium from the oral cavity. B. nervous tissue from the area of the hypothalamus. 10. The hypothalamohypophysial tract carries A. neurohormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary. B. neurohormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary. C. neurons from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary. D. neurons from the hypothalamus to the posterior