Endocrine gland - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

APHY 102 Midterm Exam QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is a hormone and how does it act? - ANSWER Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which are any tissue that has specific receptors for that particular hormone. What is a paracrine gland? - ANSWER a secretion that enters interstitial fluid but affects only neighboring cells What is an autocrine gland? - ANSWER ...

NURS 5315 Endocrine | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+ **What are thyroid hormones composed of?** Thyroid hormones include T3 (triiodothyronine), T4 (thyroxine), and calcitonin. **Name the hormones produced by the pancreas.** The pancreas produces insulin and glucagon. **Describe the hormones secreted by the adrenal glands.** The adrenal glands consist of the cortex, which secretes steroids such as cortisone and aldosterone, and the medulla, which secretes catecholamines ...

ATI Med-Surg Endocrine TEST QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 A nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing the Somogyi effect and takes intermittent-acting insulin. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan? A) Move the evening intermediate-acting dose to 90 min. before dinner B) Increase the client's morning caloric intake C) Omit the client's evening snack D) Monitor the client's nighttime blood glucose levels - ANSWER D) Monitor ...

1. Massage is defined as - ANSWER "A systematic and scientific manipulation of soft tissue and superficial tissue". (Chapter 452-1) 2. The basic unit of structure of all living things is the - ANSWER Cell 3. Relative constancy refers to - ANSWER Homeostasis 4. The brain and spinal cord are in the - ANSWER Dorsal cavity (ex: fish, dorsal fin) 5. The Mediastinum is - ANSWER a) between the right and left pleural cavity b) in the thoracic cavity c) contains the heart and trachea (d...

What is a hormone and how does it act? Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which are any tissue that has specific receptors for that particular hormone. What is a paracrine gland? a secretion that enters interstitial fluid but affects only neighboring cells What is an autocrine gland? A secretion that only affects the secreting cell. What is an en...

NUR2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 2 (Latest 2023/2024) Rasmussen College NUR2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 2 What are the functions of the kidneys? - ANSWER Regulation of blood pressure; regulating blood osmolarity; removal of toxins; blood filtration; activate vitamin D What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy? - ANSWER dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary retention, decreased stream What substance...

Module 6 exam 6 endocrine system Question 1 5 / 5 pts Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to become pregnant. (1) LH acts on the ovary to cause ovulation to occur. (2) LH causes progesterone release to facilitate potential fertilization of the egg and pregnancy. Progesterone is a key hormone for the maintenance of pregnancy. Question 2 5 / 5 pts Would you expect a female to have testosterone in their bloodstream? Explain why or why not. (1) Yes. Both male and ...

CCHI Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (100% Correct) What is the function of the gonads? - ANSWER-Produce testosterone (testes and ovaries), considered endocrine glands Function of prostate gland? - ANSWER-secretes fluid that transports sperm how does urine travel? - ANSWER-produced in kidneys, through ureters into bladder, bladder stores it, urine released through urethra (tube) what is the perineum? - ANSWER-area between vagina/scrotum and anus Cystoscopy - ANSWER-visu...

Test Bank for Pathophysiology 7e 7th Edition by Jacquelyn L. Banasik. ISBN-13: 1550 Full Chapters test bank are included - Chap 1 to 54 Unit I. Pathophysiologic Processes 1. Introduction to Pathophysiology Framework for Pathophysiology Concepts of Normality in Health and Disease Patterns of Disease in Populations Summary Evolve Resources List 2. Homeostasis, Allostasis, and Adaptive Responses to Stressors Homeostasis and Allostasis Stress as a Concept Neurohormonal Mediators of S...

What syndrome has an increased production of glucocorticoids? - Answer Cushing's The following are common signs and symptoms of Cushing syndrome EXCEPT: - Answer hypoglycemia Signs and symptoms of Addison's disease include each of the following EXCEPT: - Answer hyperglycemia Addison's disease is due to which of the following: - Answer adrenal gland dysfunction T/F: An endocrine hormone is released into circulation to act on a target organ. - Answer true T/F: A paracri...