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Question 1
List 4 examples of endocrine glands (1 point each).
Answer:
any four of the following: pineal, pituitary, thyroid, thymus, adrenal, pancreas, ovary
and testis.
Question 2
True or False: The pituitary has three lobes cal...
Nurs 251 module Exam 4 Portage Learning
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Module 4 Exam - Requires Respondus LockDown
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Question 1
List 4 examples of endocrine glands (1 point each).
Answer:
any four of the following: pineal, pituitary, thyroid, thymus, adrenal, pancreas, ovary
and testis.
Question 2
True or False: The pituitary has three lobes called the Anterior, Central, and Posterior
lobes
True
False
False. The Pituitary gland has only two lobes termed the anterior and posterior lobes.
Question 3
Match the hormone of the pituitary gland with the endocrine gland that it
communicates with. (1 point each)
ACTH
Adrenal cortex
TSH
Thyroid
,LH
Ovaries
ADH
Kidney
Question 4
Select the correct description of Somatropin.
Mimics the effects of Growth Hormone within the body.
Somatropin is typically used in adults that would like to be taller.
Inhibits the release of Growth Hormone.
Mimics the bodies antidiuretic hormone.
Question 5
What pituitary hormone does vasopressin mimic?
Answer:
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
, Question 6
True or False: Vasopressin works to increase water reabsorption in the distal tubules and
collecting duct of the nephron making it useful in the treatment of a hypertensive
emergency.
True
False
False. Water reabsorption in the distal tubules and collecting duct leads to a large reduction in
water excretion making vasopressin useful in treating a hypotensive crisis or dangerously low
drop in blood pressure.
Question 7
Name the hormone released by the pituitary gland that controls the release of calcitonin.
Answer:
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Question 8
The drug of choice for hypothyroidism is a synthetic version of which of the thyroid
hormones?
Answer:
Synthetic Thyroxine (T4 )
Question 9
List three common symptoms of a patient with hyperthyroidism.
Answer:
any 3 of the following diarrhea, flushing, increased appetite, muscle weakness, fatigue,
palpitations, irritability, nervousness, heat intolerance and altered menstrual flow.
Question 10
Select the symptom below NOT associated with a slowing of the body’s metabolism.
Cold intolerance
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