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Somatostatin reduces the secretion of both glucagon and insulin through which of the following mechanisms? a. Somatostatin activates an activator G-protein b. Somatostatin activates MAPK cascade c. Somatostatin activates an inhibitory G-protein d. Somatostatin uses Ca+2 as a downstream signal - Answer c. Somatostatin activates an inhibitory G-protein Insulin mediated glucose uptake by muscle and adipose tissue is a result of which of the following mechanisms? a. Translocation of GLUT 4 ...

UAMS biochemistry exam 4 questions & answers 2024/2025 Steroid hormone - ANSWERS-Water insoluble -Slower production -Derived from cholesterol Protein - ANSWERSWater soluble, quicker action, short half-life Amine - ANSWERSShare properties of both steroid hormone and proteins Hypothalamus - ANSWERSProduces many different products Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) - ANSWERSPromotes secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and prolactin (PRL) Gonadotropin-releasing horm...

a lesion to the left anterior lateral temporal lobe would result in the inability to __________ - ANSWERidentify objects What disorder was significantly more prevalent in mothers of patients with anorexia - ANSWEROCD Which of the following neurotransmitters is stored in large dense-core vesicles histamine somatostatin norepinephrine epinephrine gaba - ANSWERGABA, glutamate, glycine, ach, serotonin, dopamine, Norepi and epi and histamine are all considered small molecule transmitters indi...

COMO EXAM 2- MEDICATIONS/TREATMENTS/ 2024/2025 used to treat bleeding varices - Precise Answer octreotide and vasopressin (octreotide is a synthetic version of somatostatin) _____________ are used to reduce portal hypertension - Precise Answer beta blockers __________ mechanically compresses the varices, controlling hemorrhage - Precise Answer balloon tamponade the ________ procedure creates a shunt that redirects portal blood flow to reduce venous pressure - Precise Answer TIPS (...

A 70-year-old female has brittle bones secondary to osteoporosis. Her primary care provider prescribes calcitonin to: a. activate vitamin D. b. stimulate osteoclastic activity. c. inhibit calcium resorption from bones. d. promote thyroid hormone release. - c. Which nutrient would the nurse encourage the patient to consume for thyroid hormone synthesis? a. Zinc b. Sodium c. Iodine d. Calcium - c. When catecholamines are released in a patient, what should the nurse assess for? ...

MKSAP Review UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers Patient with primary hypothyroidism and now has hypogonadism, what should you check? - CORRECT ANSWER- check PRL, primary hypothyroidism --> prolactinoma - tx; thyroid replacement Diagnosis of acromegaly? - CORRECT ANSWER- check IGF-1 confirm with OGGT, glucose load suppresses GH, if GH is elevated, diagnostic of acromegaly! then get MRI Tx: transphenoidal tumor resection - curative Medical tx: octreotide, pegvisomant...

Acute pancreatitis - ️️acute inflammation of the pancrease that can range from mild to severe, severe can be life threatening pancreatic enzymes spill into surrounding tssues and organs causing autodigestion and pain pancreas typically recovers from an acute episode Nursing assessment for acute pancreatitis - ️️abdomen is painful, guarded, distended bowel sounds decreased or absent crackles in bases of lungs Grey Turner's (flank: bruise like sign on skin) and Cullen's sign...

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Examine the production and action of hormones produced by the thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal glands. a. Thyroid:  Regulated by TSH  Low thyroid hormone level  release of thyroid-releasing factor release of TSH  release of more T3 and T4  T3 and T4:  Increase metabolism  Affect RR and oxygen utilization  Regulates body heat production  Conditions may cause heart failure  Possible to have been in thyroid failure x3 months before symptoms occur d/t stora...

Somatostatin reduces the secretion of both glucagon and insulin through which of the following mechanisms? a. Somatostatin activates an activator G-protein b. Somatostatin activates MAPK cascade c. Somatostatin activates an inhibitory G-protein d. Somatostatin uses Ca+2 as a downstream signal c. Somatostatin activates an inhibitory G-protein Insulin mediated glucose uptake by muscle and adipose tissue is a result of which of the following mechanisms? a. Translocation of GLUT 4 recep...