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- What is the hormone that is necessary for sperm formation and for the development of the male secondary sex characteristics?A)Chorionic gonadotropinB)ProgesteroneC)ACTHD)Testosterone
- Which of the following is an example of positive feedback control of the Endocrine System?A)During labor, pressure of baby's head on cervix stimulates release of oxytocinB)Menstrual cycleC)Blood glucose regulationD)Wake/sleep cycle
- Low levels of oxygen stimulate the kidneys to secrete which hormone?A)ErythropoietinB)ReninC)ADHD)Aldosterone
- A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?A)DiaphoresisB)Protruding eyeballsC)Weight gainD)Palpitations
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- In what structure does sperm maturation take place?A)UrethraB)Vas deferensC)Ejaculatory ductsD)Epididymis
- A nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a client and their caregivers on pituitary disorders that result in growth deficits. Which hormone does the nurse explain is primarily responsible for regulating growth in children?A)ProlactinB)Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)C)Growth hormone (GH)D)Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
- Which of the following is most likely to cause sterility in the female?A)Early onset of menstrual cycleB)Torn hymenC)UTI (urinary tract infection)D)Repeated episodes of untreated sexually transmitted infections
- Aldosterone:A)Causes Na+ and water reabsorptionB)Depletes blood volumeC)Causes K+ reabsorptionD)Cause Na+ excretion
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- What is the stimulus for the release of insulin?A)Low blood volumeB)Low blood levels of calciumC)High blood levels of glucoseD)High blood levels of potassium
- Insulin and glucagon:A)Are secreted in response to decreasing blood glucose levelsB)Elevate blood glucose levelsC)Secreted by the beta cells of the islets of LangerhansD)Are secreted by the pancreas and are concerned with the regulation of blood glucose
- The cervix is part of which organ?A)UterusB)Fallopian tubeC)VaginaD)Perineum
- The adrenal gland secretes which hormone that has a role in the sympathetic response of nervous system?A)NorepinephrineB)AChC)ACTHD)ADH
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- Which of the following is the hormone that helps make and mature T-lymphocytes?A)AldosteroneB)CortisolC)ThymosinD)PTH
- T3 and T4 are:A)Secretes in response to elevated glucose levelsB)Secretes in response to decreasing calcium blood levelsC)Secreted by the parathyroid glandD)Secreted by the thyroid gland
- Estrogen and progesterone are:A)Responsible for uterine contractions.B)Secreted by the ovaries.C)Hormonal stimuli for the release of T3 and T4.D)Responsible for milk production.
- Which of the following is MOST likely to cause polyuria (excessive passing of urine)?A)Over secretion of aldosteroneB)Decreased GFR (glomerular filtration rate)C)Activation of angiotensinogenD)Deficiency of ADH
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- A nurse is discussing hormones with a client who is pregnant. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?A)"You may experience swelling due to decreasing estrogen levels throughout pregnancy."B)"Human chorionic gonadotropin helps your cervix become soft as your body prepares for labor."C)"Prolactin levels rise to prepare the breasts for lactation, which can cause in increase in breast size."D)"Early in pregnancy, your body secretes a hormone called progesterone, which is what is tested to confirm pregnancy."
- Which of the following is the messenger for the Endocrine System?A)NeuronsB)NeurogliaC)HormonesD)Neurotransmitter
- A drug is classified as a diuretic (a drug that increases urination). Most likely the drug:A)Causes the release of ADHB)Blocks the reabsorption of Na+C)Activates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone systemD)Decreases GFR (glomerular filtration rate)
- Under activity of the thyroid gland is called _____ and makes a person_____A)Hypothyroidism/overweightB)Hyperglycemia/underweightC)Hypoglycemia/underweightD)Hyperthyroidism/overweight