BIOL 252 Module 6 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II
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These are original practice questions written for study. They are not official BIOL 252,
Portage Learning, or university exam questions and are not copied from any
copyrighted question bank. They cover common BIOL 252 Module 6 | Human Anatomy
& Physiology II topics, including the endocrine system, reproductive systems,
development, and related clinical applications with NCLEX-style framing.
Question 1:
Which gland is known as the "master gland" of the endocrine system?
A. Thyroid gland
B. Adrenal gland
C. Pituitary gland
D. Pineal gland
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The pituitary gland controls other endocrine glands and is called the master
gland.
Question 2:
Which hormone is released by the posterior pituitary?
A. Growth hormone
B. Antidiuretic hormone
C. Thyroid-stimulating hormone
D. Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The posterior pituitary releases ADH and oxytocin.
Question 3:
Which hormone is released by the anterior pituitary?
A. Oxytocin
B. ADH
C. Growth hormone
D. Melatonin
,Correct answer: C
Rationale: The anterior pituitary releases GH, TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, and prolactin.
Question 4:
Which hormone stimulates milk production?
A. Oxytocin
B. Prolactin
C. Estrogen
D. Progesterone
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Prolactin stimulates milk production in mammary glands.
Question 5:
Which hormone stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth?
A. Prolactin
B. Oxytocin
C. Estrogen
D. Progesterone
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions during labor and milk ejection.
Question 6:
Which hormone regulates metabolism?
A. Insulin
B. Thyroid hormone
C. Cortisol
D. Aldosterone
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) regulate metabolic rate.
Question 7:
Which condition results from insufficient thyroid hormone?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Hypothyroidism
, C. Diabetes
D. Cushing syndrome
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Hypothyroidism causes fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, and
bradycardia.
Question 8:
A client with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine. Which instruction should the
nurse include?
A. "Take it with food."
B. "Take it in the morning on an empty stomach."
C. "Take it at bedtime."
D. "Stop it when you feel better."
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Levothyroxine should be taken in the morning on an empty stomach for
optimal absorption.
Question 9:
Which condition results from excessive thyroid hormone?
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Diabetes
D. Addison disease
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism causes weight loss, heat intolerance, tachycardia, and
anxiety.
Question 10:
Which finding is expected in a client with hyperthyroidism?
A. Weight gain
B. Bradycardia
C. Heat intolerance
D. Cold intolerance
w/Lab Exam Q&A | Portage Learning
These are original practice questions written for study. They are not official BIOL 252,
Portage Learning, or university exam questions and are not copied from any
copyrighted question bank. They cover common BIOL 252 Module 6 | Human Anatomy
& Physiology II topics, including the endocrine system, reproductive systems,
development, and related clinical applications with NCLEX-style framing.
Question 1:
Which gland is known as the "master gland" of the endocrine system?
A. Thyroid gland
B. Adrenal gland
C. Pituitary gland
D. Pineal gland
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The pituitary gland controls other endocrine glands and is called the master
gland.
Question 2:
Which hormone is released by the posterior pituitary?
A. Growth hormone
B. Antidiuretic hormone
C. Thyroid-stimulating hormone
D. Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The posterior pituitary releases ADH and oxytocin.
Question 3:
Which hormone is released by the anterior pituitary?
A. Oxytocin
B. ADH
C. Growth hormone
D. Melatonin
,Correct answer: C
Rationale: The anterior pituitary releases GH, TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, and prolactin.
Question 4:
Which hormone stimulates milk production?
A. Oxytocin
B. Prolactin
C. Estrogen
D. Progesterone
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Prolactin stimulates milk production in mammary glands.
Question 5:
Which hormone stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth?
A. Prolactin
B. Oxytocin
C. Estrogen
D. Progesterone
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions during labor and milk ejection.
Question 6:
Which hormone regulates metabolism?
A. Insulin
B. Thyroid hormone
C. Cortisol
D. Aldosterone
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) regulate metabolic rate.
Question 7:
Which condition results from insufficient thyroid hormone?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Hypothyroidism
, C. Diabetes
D. Cushing syndrome
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Hypothyroidism causes fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, and
bradycardia.
Question 8:
A client with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine. Which instruction should the
nurse include?
A. "Take it with food."
B. "Take it in the morning on an empty stomach."
C. "Take it at bedtime."
D. "Stop it when you feel better."
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Levothyroxine should be taken in the morning on an empty stomach for
optimal absorption.
Question 9:
Which condition results from excessive thyroid hormone?
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Diabetes
D. Addison disease
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism causes weight loss, heat intolerance, tachycardia, and
anxiety.
Question 10:
Which finding is expected in a client with hyperthyroidism?
A. Weight gain
B. Bradycardia
C. Heat intolerance
D. Cold intolerance
