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ATI Quiz Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
A moth sex attractant would be a _______.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pheromones are chemical signals affecting behavior in other individuals of the same species.
Question 2 of 5
An overproduction of GH in adults causes a condition called ______.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excess GH in adults leads to acromegaly, not gigantism (which occurs in childhood).
Question 3 of 5
Calcium plays an important role in __________.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcium is critical for nerve signaling, muscle contraction, and clotting.
Question 4 of 5
A person with Cushing syndrome has a tendency toward diabetes mellitus.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excess cortisol in Cushing syndrome can lead to glucose intolerance.
Question 5 of 5
Anabolic steroids are ______ forms of testosterone.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anabolic steroids are synthetic derivatives of testosterone.