Pharmacology NURS 251 Module Exam 4 Portage learning
Question 1
List 4 examples of endocrine glands (1 point each).
Answer:
any four of the following: pineal, pituitary, thyroid, thymus,
adrenal, pancreas, ovary
and testis.
Question 2
True or False: The pituitary has three lobes called the
Anterior, Central, and Posterior lobes
True
False
False. The Pituitary gland has only two lobes termed the
anterior and posterior lobes.
Question 3
Match the hormone of the pituitary gland with the
endocrine gland that it communicates with. (1 point
each)
,ACTH
Adrenal cortex
TSH
,LH
ADH
Question 4
Select the correct description of Somatropin.
Mimics the effects of Growth Hormone within the body.
Somatropin is typically used in adults that would like to be
taller.
Inhibits the release of Growth Hormone.
Mimics the bodies antidiuretic hormone.
, Question 5
What pituitary hormone does vasopressin mimic?
Answer:
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Question 1
List 4 examples of endocrine glands (1 point each).
Answer:
any four of the following: pineal, pituitary, thyroid, thymus,
adrenal, pancreas, ovary
and testis.
Question 2
True or False: The pituitary has three lobes called the
Anterior, Central, and Posterior lobes
True
False
False. The Pituitary gland has only two lobes termed the
anterior and posterior lobes.
Question 3
Match the hormone of the pituitary gland with the
endocrine gland that it communicates with. (1 point
each)
,ACTH
Adrenal cortex
TSH
,LH
ADH
Question 4
Select the correct description of Somatropin.
Mimics the effects of Growth Hormone within the body.
Somatropin is typically used in adults that would like to be
taller.
Inhibits the release of Growth Hormone.
Mimics the bodies antidiuretic hormone.
, Question 5
What pituitary hormone does vasopressin mimic?
Answer:
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
