NSG 210 Metabolism Exam
Questions with Correct
Answers
what does cortisol (hydrocortisone) do in the body? - Answer-regulates metabolism of
carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; activates anti-inflammatory responses to stressors
what does cortisone (corticosterone) do in the body? - Answer-suppresses the immune
response to decrease inflammatory reactions such as pain and swelling
what does aldosterone do in the body? - Answer-promotes reabsorption of sodium and
water in the kidneys; promotes potassium excretion in the kidneys; increases blood
pressure and blood volume
what does DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) do in the body? - Answer-stimulates
adrenarche (development of secondary sexual characteristics)
which hormones are regulated by the adrenal medulla? - Answer-adrenaline and
norepinephrine
which hormones are regulated by the adrenal cortex? (7) - Answer-cortisol
(hydrocortisone), cortisone (corticosterone), aldosterone, progesterone, estrogen,
testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
menopause is a risk factor for what? - Answer-hypothyroidism
what is myxedema coma? - Answer-life threatening emergency condition that results
from severe longstanding and untreated hypothyroidism
what is hypoparathyroidism? - Answer-low calcium levels
what diet is appropriate for a patient with hypoparathyroidism? - Answer-high calcium,
low phosphorus diet
what is typically the cause of hyperparathyroidism? - Answer-renal disease
why is calcitonin given to a patient with hyperparathyroidism? - Answer-because it
lowers calcium levels in the body
Questions with Correct
Answers
what does cortisol (hydrocortisone) do in the body? - Answer-regulates metabolism of
carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; activates anti-inflammatory responses to stressors
what does cortisone (corticosterone) do in the body? - Answer-suppresses the immune
response to decrease inflammatory reactions such as pain and swelling
what does aldosterone do in the body? - Answer-promotes reabsorption of sodium and
water in the kidneys; promotes potassium excretion in the kidneys; increases blood
pressure and blood volume
what does DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) do in the body? - Answer-stimulates
adrenarche (development of secondary sexual characteristics)
which hormones are regulated by the adrenal medulla? - Answer-adrenaline and
norepinephrine
which hormones are regulated by the adrenal cortex? (7) - Answer-cortisol
(hydrocortisone), cortisone (corticosterone), aldosterone, progesterone, estrogen,
testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
menopause is a risk factor for what? - Answer-hypothyroidism
what is myxedema coma? - Answer-life threatening emergency condition that results
from severe longstanding and untreated hypothyroidism
what is hypoparathyroidism? - Answer-low calcium levels
what diet is appropriate for a patient with hypoparathyroidism? - Answer-high calcium,
low phosphorus diet
what is typically the cause of hyperparathyroidism? - Answer-renal disease
why is calcitonin given to a patient with hyperparathyroidism? - Answer-because it
lowers calcium levels in the body
