Endocrine System Review 2026–2027 – Updated Study Guide & Practice Questions | Nursing Exam Prep | Grade A+

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Endocrine System Review (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+ [2026]




endocrine system - CORRECT ANSWER a collection of glands and groups of cells thats secrete hormones
that regulate growth,development, and homeostsis




QUESTION :hormones - CORRECT ANSWER chemical "messengers" of the endocrine system that are
released into the blood




QUESTION :protein hormones - CORRECT ANSWER class of hormones that cannot pass through the
cell membrane; less likely to be stored in the body




QUESTION :steroid hormone - CORRECT ANSWER class of hormones that can pass through the cell
membrane; can be stored in the body




QUESTION :prostaglandins - CORRECT ANSWER local hormones that do not enter the bloodstream




QUESTION :positive feedback - CORRECT ANSWER Process that amplifies a small change (Reinforce
change)




QUESTION :negative feedback - CORRECT ANSWER a response that opposes the original stimulus




QUESTION :one messenger model - CORRECT ANSWER mechanism of hormone action used by steroid
hormones which bring their message directly into the cell




QUESTION :two messenger model - CORRECT ANSWER mechanism of hormone action used by protein
hormones; attach to cell membrane receptors which activate enzymes in the cell to produce the desired effect




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QUESTION :hypersecretion - CORRECT ANSWER excessive hormone production by an endocrine gland




QUESTION :hyposecretion - CORRECT ANSWER deficient hormone production by an endocrine gland




QUESTION :pituitary gland - CORRECT ANSWER the master gland of the endocrine system




QUESTION :growth hormone - CORRECT ANSWER hormone secreted by anterior pituitary gland that
stimulates growth of bones




QUESTION :luteinizing hormone - CORRECT ANSWER A protein hormone secreted by the anterior
pituitary that stimulates ovulation in females and androgen production in males.




QUESTION :Prolactin - CORRECT ANSWER Peptide hormone released by anterior pituitary which
promotes lactation.




QUESTION :follicle stimulating hormone - CORRECT ANSWER secreted in increasing amounts during
puberty, by the anterior pituitary gland, to stimulate development of reproductive cell follicles




QUESTION :adrenocorticotropic hormone - CORRECT ANSWER A peptide hormone released from the
anterior pituitary, it stimulates the production and secretion of steroid hormones by the adrenal cortex.




QUESTION :oxytocin - CORRECT ANSWER A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released
from the posterior pituitary. It induces contractions of the uterine muscles during labor.




QUESTION :antidiuretic hormone - CORRECT ANSWER hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary
gland which aids in water reabsorption by the kidney




QUESTION :hypothalamus - CORRECT ANSWER part of the brain which links the endocine and
nervous system, and controls the pituitary gland.




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