NSG 530 EXAM 4
NSG 530 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE.
Endocrine System ANS >> complex messaging/control system, uses
hormones secreted by glands throughout the body, hormones are
classified by action, source, or chemical structure
2 main categories of endocrine hormones ANS >> steroids/lipids,
protein or polypeptides
What organ metabolizes hormones? ANS >> liver
Pituitary Gland ANS >> size of a pea, base of the brain, 2 parts
What organ secretes hormones? ANS >> Kidney
, NSG 530 EXAM 4
Posterior pituitary secretes ANS >> anti-diuretic hormone, oxytocin
Anterior pituitary secrets several hormones ANS >> FSH, LH, ACTH,
TSH, prolactin, endorphins, GH (FLAT PEG)
Growth Hormone ANS >> stimulates cell growth/fat break down.
Targets muscles/bone-stimulates amino acid uptake & protein synthesis
TSH ANS >> stimulates release of thyroxine and triiodothyronine
MSH ANS >> stimulates milk production by the breast, function is
unknown in humans
What does ADH stimulate in the kidneys? ANS >> Water reabsorption
by nephrons
What effect does ADH have on the breasts? ANS >> Stimulates release
of milk
What role does ADH play during birth? ANS >> Stimulates uterine
contractions
NSG 530 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE.
Endocrine System ANS >> complex messaging/control system, uses
hormones secreted by glands throughout the body, hormones are
classified by action, source, or chemical structure
2 main categories of endocrine hormones ANS >> steroids/lipids,
protein or polypeptides
What organ metabolizes hormones? ANS >> liver
Pituitary Gland ANS >> size of a pea, base of the brain, 2 parts
What organ secretes hormones? ANS >> Kidney
, NSG 530 EXAM 4
Posterior pituitary secretes ANS >> anti-diuretic hormone, oxytocin
Anterior pituitary secrets several hormones ANS >> FSH, LH, ACTH,
TSH, prolactin, endorphins, GH (FLAT PEG)
Growth Hormone ANS >> stimulates cell growth/fat break down.
Targets muscles/bone-stimulates amino acid uptake & protein synthesis
TSH ANS >> stimulates release of thyroxine and triiodothyronine
MSH ANS >> stimulates milk production by the breast, function is
unknown in humans
What does ADH stimulate in the kidneys? ANS >> Water reabsorption
by nephrons
What effect does ADH have on the breasts? ANS >> Stimulates release
of milk
What role does ADH play during birth? ANS >> Stimulates uterine
contractions