Question 1

Which one of the following glands has both endocrine and exocrine functions?

Accepted Answer

A) Pituitary 
B) Thyroid 
C) Pancreas 
D) Adrenal 
A) Pituitary 
B) Thyroid 
C) Pancreas 
D) Adrenal

Question 2

Which one of the following hormones is given for palliative treatment of androgen-dependent prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) Testosterone 
B) Estrogen 
C) Progesterone 
D) Calcitonin 
A) Testosterone 
B) Estrogen 
C) Progesterone 
D) Calcitonin

Question 3

The most common cause of Addison's disease today is

Accepted Answer

A) tumors. 
B) hemorrhage of adrenal glands. 
C) tuberculosis. 
D) autoimmune disease. 
A) tumors. 
B) hemorrhage of adrenal glands. 
C) tuberculosis. 
D) autoimmune disease.

Question 4

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)is produced by which gland?

Accepted Answer

A) Adrenal 
B) Parathyroid 
C) Thyroid 
D) Pituitary 
A) Adrenal 
B) Parathyroid 
C) Thyroid 
D) Pituitary

Question 5

Which mineralocorticoid maintains hemostatic levels of sodium in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) Epinephrine 
B) Norepinephrine 
C) Aldosterone 
D) Deoxycorticosterone 
A) Epinephrine 
B) Norepinephrine 
C) Aldosterone 
D) Deoxycorticosterone

Question 6

Premarin cream might be used in the surgical setting for what procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) Organ transplant 
B) Cataract extraction 
C) Shoulder arthroscopy 
D) Vaginal hysterectomy 
A) Organ transplant 
B) Cataract extraction 
C) Shoulder arthroscopy 
D) Vaginal hysterectomy

Question 7

Hormones produced by the cortex of adrenal glands are collectively called

Accepted Answer

A) steroids. 
B) nonsteroids. 
C) catecholamines. 
D) vasoconstrictors. 
A) steroids. 
B) nonsteroids. 
C) catecholamines. 
D) vasoconstrictors.

Question 8

The body's failure to respond to the action of insulin on target cells results in which one of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperglycemia 
B) Hypoglycemia 
C) Type 1 diabetes 
D) Type 2 diabetes 
A) Hyperglycemia 
B) Hypoglycemia 
C) Type 1 diabetes 
D) Type 2 diabetes

Question 9

Which is a major function of the parathyroid gland?

Accepted Answer

A) Mimics the effects of the sympathetic portion of the ANS 
B) Helps transport iodine salts for use in hormone production 
C) Enhances the reabsorption of calcium at the kidneys 
D) Stimulates uterine contractions for normal labor and delivery 
A) Mimics the effects of the sympathetic portion of the ANS 
B) Helps transport iodine salts for use in hormone production 
C) Enhances the reabsorption of calcium at the kidneys 
D) Stimulates uterine contractions for normal labor and delivery

Question 10

What will happen if epinephrine 1:1000 is injected?

Accepted Answer

A) Bradycardia and hypotension 
B) Bradycardia and hypertension 
C) Tachycardia and hypertension 
D) Tachycardia and hypotension 
A) Bradycardia and hypotension 
B) Bradycardia and hypertension 
C) Tachycardia and hypertension 
D) Tachycardia and hypotension

Question 11

Which one of the following pancreatic hormones stimulates the liver to form glycogen from glucose to lower the blood sugar level?

Accepted Answer

A) Amylase 
B) Insulin 
C) Glucagon 
D) Lipase 
A) Amylase 
B) Insulin 
C) Glucagon 
D) Lipase

Question 12

A condition in which endometrial tissue is found outside the uterus is called

Accepted Answer

A) menopause. 
B) endometriosis. 
C) dysmenorrhea. 
D) amenorrhea. 
A) menopause. 
B) endometriosis. 
C) dysmenorrhea. 
D) amenorrhea.

Question 13

Which one of the following glands is called the master gland?

Accepted Answer

A) Pituitary 
B) Adrenal 
C) Pancreas 
D) Parathyroid 
A) Pituitary 
B) Adrenal 
C) Pancreas 
D) Parathyroid

Question 14

A condition in which the skeletal system loses mineralized bone volume is

Accepted Answer

A) osteomalacia. 
B) osteoporosis. 
C) Addison disease. 
D) Grave disease. 
A) osteomalacia. 
B) osteoporosis. 
C) Addison disease. 
D) Grave disease.

Question 15

Which hormone is an example of a protein hormone?

Accepted Answer

A) Oxytocin 
B) Insulin 
C) Dopamine 
D) Prolactin 
A) Oxytocin 
B) Insulin 
C) Dopamine 
D) Prolactin

Question 16

Nonsteroidal hormones are synthesized from

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol. 
B) amino acids. 
C) aldosterone. 
D) glucose. 
A) cholesterol. 
B) amino acids. 
C) aldosterone. 
D) glucose.

Question 17

Which one of the following endocrine disorders may be treated surgically?

Accepted Answer

A) Hyposecretion 
B) Hypersecretion 
A) Hyposecretion 
B) Hypersecretion

Question 18

Which one of the following is a steroidal hormone?

Accepted Answer

A) Amine 
B) Peptide 
C) Protein 
D) Aldosterone 
A) Amine 
B) Peptide 
C) Protein 
D) Aldosterone

Which one of the following glands has both endocrine and exocrine functions?

Which one of the following hormones is given for palliative treatment of androgen-dependent prostate cancer?

The most common cause of Addison's disease today is

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)is produced by which gland?

Which mineralocorticoid maintains hemostatic levels of sodium in the blood?

Premarin cream might be used in the surgical setting for what procedure?

Hormones produced by the cortex of adrenal glands are collectively called

The body's failure to respond to the action of insulin on target cells results in which one of the following conditions?

Which is a major function of the parathyroid gland?

What will happen if epinephrine 1:1000 is injected?

Which one of the following pancreatic hormones stimulates the liver to form glycogen from glucose to lower the blood sugar level?

A condition in which endometrial tissue is found outside the uterus is called

Which one of the following glands is called the master gland?

A condition in which the skeletal system loses mineralized bone volume is

Which hormone is an example of a protein hormone?

Nonsteroidal hormones are synthesized from

Which one of the following endocrine disorders may be treated surgically?

Which one of the following is a steroidal hormone?

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Exam 8: Hormones

Which one of the following glands has both endocrine and exocrine functions?

Which one of the following hormones is given for palliative treatment of androgen-dependent prostate cancer?

The most common cause of Addison's disease today is

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)is produced by which gland?

Which mineralocorticoid maintains hemostatic levels of sodium in the blood?

Premarin cream might be used in the surgical setting for what procedure?

Hormones produced by the cortex of adrenal glands are collectively called

The body's failure to respond to the action of insulin on target cells results in which one of the following conditions?

Which is a major function of the parathyroid gland?

What will happen if epinephrine 1:1000 is injected?

Which one of the following pancreatic hormones stimulates the liver to form glycogen from glucose to lower the blood sugar level?

A condition in which endometrial tissue is found outside the uterus is called

Which one of the following glands is called the master gland?

A condition in which the skeletal system loses mineralized bone volume is

Which hormone is an example of a protein hormone?

Nonsteroidal hormones are synthesized from

Which one of the following endocrine disorders may be treated surgically?

Which one of the following is a steroidal hormone?

Basic Pharmacology

Medication Development,regulation,and Resources

Pharmacology Mathematics

Medication Administration

Antibiotics

Diagnostic Agents

Diuretics

Medications That Affect Coagulation

Ophthalmic Agents

Fluids and Irrigation Solutions

Antineoplastic Chemotherapy Agents

Preoperative Medications

Patient Monitoring and Local and Regional Anesthesia

General Anesthesia

Emergency Situations

Filters