NURS 317 Unit 3 | Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update 2026/27 | Graded A+
When comparing the endocrine and nervous system functions, the nurse knows
that the endocrine system: Select all that apply.
A. send signals to neurons over short distance to muscles.
B. response to neurotransmitter molecules within milliseconds.
C. releases hormones into the blood that is transported throughout the body.
D. glands are widely scattered throughout the body.
E. takes longer to respond to innervations but has prolonged actions -
ANSWERS C. releases hormones into the blood that is transported throughout
the body.
D. glands are widely scattered throughout the body.
E. takes longer to respond to innervations but has prolonged actions (31)
Peregrine action involves which of the following characteristics?
A. action on a distant target cell.
B. Auto regulation.
C. act locally on cells other than those that produce the hormone period D. action
at nearby target cells. - ANSWERS C. act locally on cells other than those that
produce the hormone period (31)
Well teaching a science class, the instructor mentions that both autocrine and
paracrine hormonal actions occur without entering the blood system. The
,instructor then asked the students, "what cells do paracrine actions affect?" The
student with the correct answer is:
A. self.
B. local.
C. stored.
D. target. - ANSWERS B. local. (31)
The release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells can inhibit its further release from
the same cells. This is an example of which type of hormone action?
a. retinoid.
b. autocrine.
c. juxtaposed.
d. arachidonic. - ANSWERS b. autocrine. (31)
Hormones are usually divided into categories according to their structure. the
release of epinephrine would be classified as:
A. proteins.
B. steroids.
C. amines and amino acids.
D. peptides and polypeptides. - ANSWERS C. amines and amino acids. (31)
A hormone has been synthesized in the rough endoplasmic reticulum of an
endocrine cell after it has moved into the Golgi complex, then packaged into a
vesicle, and then released into circulation. From the following list, which hormone
is synthesized and released in this manner? A. insulin.
B. cortisol.
,C. testosterone.
D. estrogen. - ANSWERS A. insulin. (31)
Which of the following hormones are synthesized by non vesicle mediated
pathways? Select all that apply.
A. epinephrine.
B. Estrogen.
C. insulin.
D. aldosterone. - ANSWERS B. Estrogen.
D. aldosterone. (31)
When trying to explain hypothyroidism to a newly diagnosed client, the nurse
stresses the fact that the thyroid hormone is transported in Blood by specific:
A. proteins.
B. Target cells.
C. cholesterol molecules.
D. prohormones. - ANSWERS A. proteins. (31)
As a part of maintaining homeostasis, hormones secreted by Endocrine cells are
inactivated continuously to:
A. free receptor sites.
B. stimulate production.
C. prevent accumulation.
D. absorb metabolic waste. - ANSWERS C. prevent accumulation. (31)
, While discussing the elimination of hormones from the body to prevent over
accumulation, which of the following hormones are eliminated in bile? Select all
that apply.
A. catecholamines.
B. Unbound adrenal hormones.
C. gonadal steroid hormones.
D. thyroid hormones.
E. peptide hormones. - ANSWERS B. Unbound adrenal hormones.
C. gonadal steroid hormones.
D. thyroid hormones. (31)
When explaining factors that influence the number of receptors present on target
cells, the instructor will likely mention: Select all that apply.
A. the role antibodies may have on receptor proteins.
B. A decreased hormone level May produce increased receptor numbers.
C. a sustained access hormone level brings about a decrease in receptor numbers.
D. how many given hormones can change its affinity to supply and need to all
cells.
E. It may take days to weeks before a hormone can relax to target cells. -
ANSWERS A. the role antibodies may have on receptor proteins.
B. A decreased hormone level May produce increased receptor numbers.
C. a sustained access hormone level brings about a decrease in receptor numbers.
(31)
Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) performs which of the following rules in
the functioning of the endocrine system?
Answers | New Update 2026/27 | Graded A+
When comparing the endocrine and nervous system functions, the nurse knows
that the endocrine system: Select all that apply.
A. send signals to neurons over short distance to muscles.
B. response to neurotransmitter molecules within milliseconds.
C. releases hormones into the blood that is transported throughout the body.
D. glands are widely scattered throughout the body.
E. takes longer to respond to innervations but has prolonged actions -
ANSWERS C. releases hormones into the blood that is transported throughout
the body.
D. glands are widely scattered throughout the body.
E. takes longer to respond to innervations but has prolonged actions (31)
Peregrine action involves which of the following characteristics?
A. action on a distant target cell.
B. Auto regulation.
C. act locally on cells other than those that produce the hormone period D. action
at nearby target cells. - ANSWERS C. act locally on cells other than those that
produce the hormone period (31)
Well teaching a science class, the instructor mentions that both autocrine and
paracrine hormonal actions occur without entering the blood system. The
,instructor then asked the students, "what cells do paracrine actions affect?" The
student with the correct answer is:
A. self.
B. local.
C. stored.
D. target. - ANSWERS B. local. (31)
The release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells can inhibit its further release from
the same cells. This is an example of which type of hormone action?
a. retinoid.
b. autocrine.
c. juxtaposed.
d. arachidonic. - ANSWERS b. autocrine. (31)
Hormones are usually divided into categories according to their structure. the
release of epinephrine would be classified as:
A. proteins.
B. steroids.
C. amines and amino acids.
D. peptides and polypeptides. - ANSWERS C. amines and amino acids. (31)
A hormone has been synthesized in the rough endoplasmic reticulum of an
endocrine cell after it has moved into the Golgi complex, then packaged into a
vesicle, and then released into circulation. From the following list, which hormone
is synthesized and released in this manner? A. insulin.
B. cortisol.
,C. testosterone.
D. estrogen. - ANSWERS A. insulin. (31)
Which of the following hormones are synthesized by non vesicle mediated
pathways? Select all that apply.
A. epinephrine.
B. Estrogen.
C. insulin.
D. aldosterone. - ANSWERS B. Estrogen.
D. aldosterone. (31)
When trying to explain hypothyroidism to a newly diagnosed client, the nurse
stresses the fact that the thyroid hormone is transported in Blood by specific:
A. proteins.
B. Target cells.
C. cholesterol molecules.
D. prohormones. - ANSWERS A. proteins. (31)
As a part of maintaining homeostasis, hormones secreted by Endocrine cells are
inactivated continuously to:
A. free receptor sites.
B. stimulate production.
C. prevent accumulation.
D. absorb metabolic waste. - ANSWERS C. prevent accumulation. (31)
, While discussing the elimination of hormones from the body to prevent over
accumulation, which of the following hormones are eliminated in bile? Select all
that apply.
A. catecholamines.
B. Unbound adrenal hormones.
C. gonadal steroid hormones.
D. thyroid hormones.
E. peptide hormones. - ANSWERS B. Unbound adrenal hormones.
C. gonadal steroid hormones.
D. thyroid hormones. (31)
When explaining factors that influence the number of receptors present on target
cells, the instructor will likely mention: Select all that apply.
A. the role antibodies may have on receptor proteins.
B. A decreased hormone level May produce increased receptor numbers.
C. a sustained access hormone level brings about a decrease in receptor numbers.
D. how many given hormones can change its affinity to supply and need to all
cells.
E. It may take days to weeks before a hormone can relax to target cells. -
ANSWERS A. the role antibodies may have on receptor proteins.
B. A decreased hormone level May produce increased receptor numbers.
C. a sustained access hormone level brings about a decrease in receptor numbers.
(31)
Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) performs which of the following rules in
the functioning of the endocrine system?
