Endocrine and Respiratory Exam Latest 2026/2027
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What does glucagon do? - CORRECT ANSWER-increases blood glucose levels,
when it acts on the liver
Where is glucagon secreted from? - CORRECT ANSWER-From glucose when
the blood glucose levels decrease
What does glucagon stimulate? - CORRECT ANSWER-gluconeogenesis to
create new glucose from fat
What is diabetes mellitus? - CORRECT ANSWER-A disorder of carbohydrate
metabolism absence or lack of insulin secretion by the pancreas
What is IDDM? - CORRECT ANSWER-Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (Type
1), childhood
symptoms of type 1 diabetes (IDDM) - CORRECT ANSWER-Polydipsia, Polyuria,
polyphagia
,What is NIDDM? - CORRECT ANSWER-Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
(Type 2), adulthood, insulin resistance
What gland secretes growth hormone? - CORRECT ANSWER-anterior pituitary
What happens when there's hyper secretion in the growth hormone in children -
CORRECT ANSWER-Gigantism
Where is ADH released from? - CORRECT ANSWER-posterior pituitary
What is hyposecretion in ADH called? - CORRECT ANSWER-diabetes insipidus
What is diabetes insipidus caused from? - CORRECT ANSWER-Damage to
hypothalamus/pituitary gland as head injury, infection, surgery, tumor
What are the symptoms of diabetes insipidus? - CORRECT ANSWER-increased
thirst and urination
, What are some symptoms of hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER-lethargy;
weight gain; low heart and respiratory rate, cold sensitivity, dry skin, brittle nails,
depression
What is hypersecretion of t3, t4 and calcitonin from the thyroid gland called? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Graves' disease
What are some symptoms of hypersecretion of t3, t4 and calcitonin from the
thyroid gland? - CORRECT ANSWER-Protruding eyes, frequent bowels, increase
sweating itching
What does parathyroid gland secrete? - CORRECT ANSWER-parathyroid
hormone (PTH)
What does hyposecretion of PTH Cause? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Hypoparathyroidism
What are the symptoms of hypoparathyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWER-
hypocalcemia = nerve excitability
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
What does glucagon do? - CORRECT ANSWER-increases blood glucose levels,
when it acts on the liver
Where is glucagon secreted from? - CORRECT ANSWER-From glucose when
the blood glucose levels decrease
What does glucagon stimulate? - CORRECT ANSWER-gluconeogenesis to
create new glucose from fat
What is diabetes mellitus? - CORRECT ANSWER-A disorder of carbohydrate
metabolism absence or lack of insulin secretion by the pancreas
What is IDDM? - CORRECT ANSWER-Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (Type
1), childhood
symptoms of type 1 diabetes (IDDM) - CORRECT ANSWER-Polydipsia, Polyuria,
polyphagia
,What is NIDDM? - CORRECT ANSWER-Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
(Type 2), adulthood, insulin resistance
What gland secretes growth hormone? - CORRECT ANSWER-anterior pituitary
What happens when there's hyper secretion in the growth hormone in children -
CORRECT ANSWER-Gigantism
Where is ADH released from? - CORRECT ANSWER-posterior pituitary
What is hyposecretion in ADH called? - CORRECT ANSWER-diabetes insipidus
What is diabetes insipidus caused from? - CORRECT ANSWER-Damage to
hypothalamus/pituitary gland as head injury, infection, surgery, tumor
What are the symptoms of diabetes insipidus? - CORRECT ANSWER-increased
thirst and urination
, What are some symptoms of hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER-lethargy;
weight gain; low heart and respiratory rate, cold sensitivity, dry skin, brittle nails,
depression
What is hypersecretion of t3, t4 and calcitonin from the thyroid gland called? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Graves' disease
What are some symptoms of hypersecretion of t3, t4 and calcitonin from the
thyroid gland? - CORRECT ANSWER-Protruding eyes, frequent bowels, increase
sweating itching
What does parathyroid gland secrete? - CORRECT ANSWER-parathyroid
hormone (PTH)
What does hyposecretion of PTH Cause? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Hypoparathyroidism
What are the symptoms of hypoparathyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWER-
hypocalcemia = nerve excitability
