Portage Pathophysiology Module 9
Exam (NURS231 portage
pathophysiology module 9 exam
endocrine disorders) Quizzes & Ans
2023.
What syndrome has an increased production of glucocorticoids? Answer - Cushing's
The following are common signs and symptoms of Cushing syndrome EXCEPT:
Answer - hypoglycemia
Signs and symptoms of Addison's disease include each of the following EXCEPT:
Answer - hyperglycemia
Addison's disease is due to which of the following: Answer - adrenal gland
dysfunction
T/F: An endocrine hormone is released into circulation to act on a target organ.
Answer - true
T/F: A paracrine action occurs when a hormone exerts an action on the cells that
produced it. Answer - false
T/F: Target cells must have receptors to recognize a hormone and translate the
signal into a cellular response. Answer - true
T/F: Hormones travel through the bloodstream attached to transport carriers only.
Answer - false
What is the source of the hormone that plays a major role in the maintenance of
body metabolism and growth and development in children? Answer - thyroid
The posterior pituitary releases which of the following hormones? Select all that
apply. Answer - ADH, oxytocin
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is associated with each of the following characteristics
EXCEPT: Answer - gradual, subtle onset
Each of the following are characteristics of diabetes mellitus except: Answer -
myxedema (myxedema is associated with hypothyroid)
T/F: Glycogenesis means glucose formation. Answer - false (glycogen formation)
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Exam (NURS231 portage
pathophysiology module 9 exam
endocrine disorders) Quizzes & Ans
2023.
What syndrome has an increased production of glucocorticoids? Answer - Cushing's
The following are common signs and symptoms of Cushing syndrome EXCEPT:
Answer - hypoglycemia
Signs and symptoms of Addison's disease include each of the following EXCEPT:
Answer - hyperglycemia
Addison's disease is due to which of the following: Answer - adrenal gland
dysfunction
T/F: An endocrine hormone is released into circulation to act on a target organ.
Answer - true
T/F: A paracrine action occurs when a hormone exerts an action on the cells that
produced it. Answer - false
T/F: Target cells must have receptors to recognize a hormone and translate the
signal into a cellular response. Answer - true
T/F: Hormones travel through the bloodstream attached to transport carriers only.
Answer - false
What is the source of the hormone that plays a major role in the maintenance of
body metabolism and growth and development in children? Answer - thyroid
The posterior pituitary releases which of the following hormones? Select all that
apply. Answer - ADH, oxytocin
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is associated with each of the following characteristics
EXCEPT: Answer - gradual, subtle onset
Each of the following are characteristics of diabetes mellitus except: Answer -
myxedema (myxedema is associated with hypothyroid)
T/F: Glycogenesis means glucose formation. Answer - false (glycogen formation)
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