Exam 16: The Endocrine System

Explain how antidiuretic hormone can help regulate an abnormal increase in solute concentration in the extracellular fluid.

What is the most important nursing intervention when caring for a patient with Cushing's syndrome?

The major targets of growth hormone are .

LH is also referred to as a gonadotropin.

Iodine is an essential element required for the synthesis of thyroxine.

Following workup for symptoms of decreased libido and erectile dysfunction, a patient is told that his pituitary is hypersecreting prolactin. Is there need for concern about this young man?

Most type 2 diabetics do not produce insulin.

Figure 16.2Using Figure 16.2, match the following hypothalamic hormones with the pituitary hormone targets: -Alpha islet cells produce , an extremely potent hyperglycemic hormone.

Mr. Sanchez makes an appointment to see his doctor for pain in his abdominal area. Tests and X rays reveal kidney stones as well as bones with a moth- eaten appearance. Physical exam reveals hyporeflexia and hypotonis (weakness). What is the problem and what treatment would be recommended?

Oxytocin is a strong stimulant of uterine contractions.

Hypersecretion of catecholamines can result in hypertension.

The parents of a 17- year- old boy are concerned about his height because he is only 5 feet tall and they are both close to 6 feet tall. After tests by their doctor, a certain hormone is prescribed for the boy. What is the probable diagnosis, and what hormones were prescribed? Why might the child still expect to reach his growth potential?

ACTH .

Compare the structure and function of endocrine and exocrine glands.

Figure 16.3Using Figure 16.3, match the following: -Acromegaly and gigantism are the result of of growth hormone.

Addison's disease is due to a insufficient output of glucocorticoids only.

How do glucocorticoids enable the body to deal appropriately with stress?

In circumstances where the body requires prolonged or increased levels of a hormone, the DNA of target cells will specify the synthesis of more receptors on the surface of the cells of the target organ. This is known as .

In aged individuals, chronic stress may increase blood levels of cortisol and possibly contribute to memory deterioration.

Figure 16.2Using Figure 16.2, match the following hypothalamic hormones with the pituitary hormone targets: -Which hormone stimulates production of RBCs?