portage pathophysiology module 9 exam || 100%
CORRECT!!
What syndrome has an increased production of glucocorticoids? correct answers Cushing's
The following are common signs and symptoms of Cushing syndrome EXCEPT: correct
answers hypoglycemia
Signs and symptoms of Addison's disease include each of the following EXCEPT: correct
answers hyperglycemia
Addison's disease is due to which of the following: correct answers adrenal gland dysfunction
T/F: An endocrine hormone is released into circulation to act on a target organ. correct
answers true
T/F: A paracrine action occurs when a hormone exerts an action on the cells that produced it.
correct answers false
T/F: Target cells must have receptors to recognize a hormone and translate the signal into a
cellular response. correct answers true
T/F: Hormones travel through the bloodstream attached to transport carriers only. correct
answers 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? correct answers thyroid
The posterior pituitary releases which of the following hormones? Select all that apply.
correct answers ADH, oxytocin
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is associated with each of the following characteristics EXCEPT:
correct answers gradual, subtle onset
Each of the following are characteristics of diabetes mellitus except: correct answers
myxedema (myxedema is associated with hypothyroid)
T/F: Glycogenesis means glucose formation. correct answers false (glycogen formation)
T/F: When the body is in starvation mode, it breaks down fat into ketones. correct answers
true
T/F: Most hormones are controlled through positive feedback. correct answers false (negative
feedback)
Type 2 diabetics can improve hyperglycemia with weight loss. correct answers true
Diabetes can be diagnosed by a fasting blood sugar, 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test, or
hemoglobin A1C. correct answers true
CORRECT!!
What syndrome has an increased production of glucocorticoids? correct answers Cushing's
The following are common signs and symptoms of Cushing syndrome EXCEPT: correct
answers hypoglycemia
Signs and symptoms of Addison's disease include each of the following EXCEPT: correct
answers hyperglycemia
Addison's disease is due to which of the following: correct answers adrenal gland dysfunction
T/F: An endocrine hormone is released into circulation to act on a target organ. correct
answers true
T/F: A paracrine action occurs when a hormone exerts an action on the cells that produced it.
correct answers false
T/F: Target cells must have receptors to recognize a hormone and translate the signal into a
cellular response. correct answers true
T/F: Hormones travel through the bloodstream attached to transport carriers only. correct
answers 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? correct answers thyroid
The posterior pituitary releases which of the following hormones? Select all that apply.
correct answers ADH, oxytocin
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is associated with each of the following characteristics EXCEPT:
correct answers gradual, subtle onset
Each of the following are characteristics of diabetes mellitus except: correct answers
myxedema (myxedema is associated with hypothyroid)
T/F: Glycogenesis means glucose formation. correct answers false (glycogen formation)
T/F: When the body is in starvation mode, it breaks down fat into ketones. correct answers
true
T/F: Most hormones are controlled through positive feedback. correct answers false (negative
feedback)
Type 2 diabetics can improve hyperglycemia with weight loss. correct answers true
Diabetes can be diagnosed by a fasting blood sugar, 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test, or
hemoglobin A1C. correct answers true
