A person with Cushing syndrome has a tendency toward diabetes mellitus.

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Question 1 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 2 of 5

Which of the following lab data would be consistent with primary hypothyroidism?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Primary hypothyroidism (thyroid failure) shows low thyroid hormone production, reducing radioiodine uptake, with elevated TSH.

Question 3 of 5

The endocrine gland(s) that sits on top of the kidneys and secretes both metabolic stabilizers and stress regulators:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The adrenal glands, located atop the kidneys, secrete cortisol (metabolic stabilizer) and adrenaline (stress regulator).

Question 4 of 5

Secretion of oxytocin is increased by

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Suckling and dilation of the cervix are the physiologic stimuli for oxytocin secretion. Milk ejection is the result of oxytocin action, not the cause of its secretion. Prolactin secretion is also stimulated by suckling, but prolactin does not directly cause oxytocin secretion. Increased extracellular fluid (ECF) volume and hyperosmolarity are the stimuli for the secretion of the other posterior pituitary hormone, antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

Question 5 of 5

is not controlled, at least in part, by hormones.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Rapid external responses (e.g., reflexes) are primarily nervous system-driven, not hormonal.

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