Portage Pathophysiology Module 9 Questions & Answers
2026 | High-Yield Review | Graded A+
1. Which of the following is NOT part of Cushing's syndrome?
moon face
belly fat
muscle wasting
purple striae
hypoglycemia
2. Describe the relationship between diabetes and foot ulcers.
Diabetes causes excessive sweating, which leads to foot ulcers.
Diabetes has no impact on foot health.
Diabetes can lead to poor circulation and nerve damage, increasing
the risk of foot ulcers.
Foot ulcers are only caused by external injuries, not diabetes.
3. Please select, the most appropriate description of an "Endocrine Hormone."
A hormone that will diffuse through tissue to reach its target
A hormone that, once secreted, will act upon the organ from which it
was secreted.
A hormone that is secreted into specialized ducts that lead directly to
the target
A hormone that is secreted into the blood where it will travel to its
target.
,4. A patient presents with symptoms of increased thirst and frequent urination.
Upon examination, the physician suspects Type 1 diabetes. What
characteristic of this condition would support the diagnosis?
insulin resistance
ketoacidosis
gradual, subtle onset
autoimmune destruction of beta cells
5. Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of Cushing Syndrome?
Abnormal fat distribution
Hypertension
Hyperkalemia
Hyperglycemia
6. Diabetes Mellitus is diagnosed via:
CT Scan
Blood glucose levels
MRI
Gram stain
7. Addisons disease causes a dysfunction of what gland?
pituitary
adrenal
eyeball
sweat
, 8. What is the source of the hormone that plays a major role in the maintenance
of body metabolism and growth and development in children?
Thyroid
Adrenal cortex
Adrenal medulla
Pancreas
9. If a patient has a deficiency in transport proteins, what effect might this have
on hormone levels in the bloodstream?
Hormone levels will remain unchanged.
Hormone levels will decrease in both free and bound forms.
Hormone levels may be elevated in free form but reduced in overall
effectiveness.
Hormone levels will only affect fat-soluble hormones.
10. The normal blood sugar level, for an adult, measured after a fast of 8-12
hours is
50-70 mg/100mL.
40-80 mg/100 mL.
70-110 mg/100mL.
90-110 mg/100 mL.
11. If a patient presents with symptoms such as weight gain, hypertension, and
glucose intolerance, which endocrine disorder should be considered for
diagnosis?
Hypothyroidism
2026 | High-Yield Review | Graded A+
1. Which of the following is NOT part of Cushing's syndrome?
moon face
belly fat
muscle wasting
purple striae
hypoglycemia
2. Describe the relationship between diabetes and foot ulcers.
Diabetes causes excessive sweating, which leads to foot ulcers.
Diabetes has no impact on foot health.
Diabetes can lead to poor circulation and nerve damage, increasing
the risk of foot ulcers.
Foot ulcers are only caused by external injuries, not diabetes.
3. Please select, the most appropriate description of an "Endocrine Hormone."
A hormone that will diffuse through tissue to reach its target
A hormone that, once secreted, will act upon the organ from which it
was secreted.
A hormone that is secreted into specialized ducts that lead directly to
the target
A hormone that is secreted into the blood where it will travel to its
target.
,4. A patient presents with symptoms of increased thirst and frequent urination.
Upon examination, the physician suspects Type 1 diabetes. What
characteristic of this condition would support the diagnosis?
insulin resistance
ketoacidosis
gradual, subtle onset
autoimmune destruction of beta cells
5. Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of Cushing Syndrome?
Abnormal fat distribution
Hypertension
Hyperkalemia
Hyperglycemia
6. Diabetes Mellitus is diagnosed via:
CT Scan
Blood glucose levels
MRI
Gram stain
7. Addisons disease causes a dysfunction of what gland?
pituitary
adrenal
eyeball
sweat
, 8. What is the source of the hormone that plays a major role in the maintenance
of body metabolism and growth and development in children?
Thyroid
Adrenal cortex
Adrenal medulla
Pancreas
9. If a patient has a deficiency in transport proteins, what effect might this have
on hormone levels in the bloodstream?
Hormone levels will remain unchanged.
Hormone levels will decrease in both free and bound forms.
Hormone levels may be elevated in free form but reduced in overall
effectiveness.
Hormone levels will only affect fat-soluble hormones.
10. The normal blood sugar level, for an adult, measured after a fast of 8-12
hours is
50-70 mg/100mL.
40-80 mg/100 mL.
70-110 mg/100mL.
90-110 mg/100 mL.
11. If a patient presents with symptoms such as weight gain, hypertension, and
glucose intolerance, which endocrine disorder should be considered for
diagnosis?
Hypothyroidism
