ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Alcohol suppresses the secretion of ______ and thus _______ the reabsorption of water from the kidneys.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol inhibits ADH, reducing water reabsorption and increasing urine output.
Question 2 of 5
Epinephrine and norepinephrine from the adrenal medulla will produce the same results as the _____ nervous system.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adrenal medulla hormones mimic the sympathetic nervous system's fight-or-flight response.
Question 3 of 5
When blood glucose levels are low, the ______ will increase the secretion of ______.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low glucose triggers the pancreas to secrete glucagon to raise blood sugar.
Question 4 of 5
Along with the nervous system, the ______ system coordinates the various activities of body parts.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The endocrine system, alongside the nervous system, coordinates body functions via hormones.
Question 5 of 5
The pituitary is located beneath the thalamus in the brain.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The pituitary lies below the hypothalamus, which is beneath the thalamus.