Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse, First Edition Lucie Dlugasch, Lachel Story Chapter 10 Assessment Quiz

Chapter: Chapter 10 - Quiz Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following is a distinction between an endocrine and an exocrine gland? A) Exocrine gland hormones are more potent. B) Endocrine glands secrete substances into a duct. C) Endocrine glands secrete substances into the bloodstream. D) Exocrine glands produce hormones, whereas endocrine glands do not. Ans: C Complexity: Easy Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology Subject: Chapter 10 Title: Endocrine Function 2. Which of the following statements characterizes hormone regulation? A) Water soluble hormones are bound to a carrier protein. B) Hormones can cause effects in both free and bound forms. C) If hormone levels are low through upregulation, the cell can increase the number of receptors. D) Target organs can react to multiple hormone signals. Ans: C Complexity: Easy Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology Subject: Chapter 10 Title: Endocrine Function 3. Posterior pituitary hormones: A) travel to the internal jugular veins and then the peripheral circulation. B) are regulated by the neurotransmitter glutamate and gamma-aminobutyric acid. C) have an indirect effect on peripheral tissue. D) include prolactin and growth hormone. Ans: B