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NURS 231 Portage Pathophysiology Module 9
Exam Questions & Answers
1. What syndrome has an increased production of glucocorticoids?
Answer Cushing's
2. The following are common signs and symptoms of Cushing syndrome
EXCEPT
Answer hypoglycemia
3. Signs and symptoms of Addison's disease include each of the following
EXCEPT
Answer hyperglycemia
4. Addison's disease is due to which of the following
Answer adrenal gland dysfunction
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5. T/F
An endocrine hormone is released into circulation to act on a target organ.
Answer true
6. T/F
A paracrine action occurs when a hormone exerts an action on the cells that
produced it.
Answer false
7. T/F
Target cells must have receptors to recognize a hormone and translate the
signal into a cellular response.
Answer true
8. T/F
Hormones travel through the bloodstream attached to transport carri- ers
only.
Answer false
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NURS 231 Portage Pathophysiology Module 9
Exam Questions & Answers
1. What syndrome has an increased production of glucocorticoids?
Answer Cushing's
2. The following are common signs and symptoms of Cushing syndrome
EXCEPT
Answer hypoglycemia
3. Signs and symptoms of Addison's disease include each of the following
EXCEPT
Answer hyperglycemia
4. Addison's disease is due to which of the following
Answer adrenal gland dysfunction
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5. T/F
An endocrine hormone is released into circulation to act on a target organ.
Answer true
6. T/F
A paracrine action occurs when a hormone exerts an action on the cells that
produced it.
Answer false
7. T/F
Target cells must have receptors to recognize a hormone and translate the
signal into a cellular response.
Answer true
8. T/F
Hormones travel through the bloodstream attached to transport carri- ers
only.
Answer false
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