NUR 504 EXAM 5
Damage to the temporal lobe of the brain may leave a patient with impaired
hearing as well as emotional/behavioral abnormalities
True
The endocrine system consists of a number of:
a. muscle groups.
b. neural networks.
c. adipose layers.
d. glands.
Which part of the endocrine system creates chemicals that speed up
metabolism?
a. Pituitary gland
b. Thyroid gland
c. Pancreas
d. Hypothalamus
What gland secretes cortisol?
, a. Pituitary
b. Adrenal
c. Thyroid
d. Pancreas
A sudden onset of fatigue, heart palpitations, a constant state of wakefulness,
and weight loss together suggest what ailment?
a. Adrenal disease
b. Hyperthyroidism
c. Diabetes
d. Addison's disease
Lid lag and the presence of a rim of sclera are symptoms of what?
a. Adrenal disorder
b. Thyrotoxicosis
c. Graves' disease
Cushing's syndrome
Which of the following symptoms are associated with hypothyroidism?
a. Increased irritability
Damage to the temporal lobe of the brain may leave a patient with impaired
hearing as well as emotional/behavioral abnormalities
True
The endocrine system consists of a number of:
a. muscle groups.
b. neural networks.
c. adipose layers.
d. glands.
Which part of the endocrine system creates chemicals that speed up
metabolism?
a. Pituitary gland
b. Thyroid gland
c. Pancreas
d. Hypothalamus
What gland secretes cortisol?
, a. Pituitary
b. Adrenal
c. Thyroid
d. Pancreas
A sudden onset of fatigue, heart palpitations, a constant state of wakefulness,
and weight loss together suggest what ailment?
a. Adrenal disease
b. Hyperthyroidism
c. Diabetes
d. Addison's disease
Lid lag and the presence of a rim of sclera are symptoms of what?
a. Adrenal disorder
b. Thyrotoxicosis
c. Graves' disease
Cushing's syndrome
Which of the following symptoms are associated with hypothyroidism?
a. Increased irritability
