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PN Learning System Medical Surgical Endocrine Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
An autoimmune form of hypothyroidism when the body destroys the thyroid cells is called
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune condition destroying thyroid tissue, leading to hypothyroidism.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is NOT true of testosterone?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Testosterone is regulated by the pituitary (LH), not the thyroid.
Question 3 of 5
Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream for transport to target organs.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Endocrine glands release hormones into the blood to reach distant targets.
Question 4 of 5
The function(s) of oxytocin is/are to ______________.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxytocin performs all listed functions during childbirth and breastfeeding.
Question 5 of 5
Thyroxine and triiodothyronine, the thyroid hormones, do not have a specific target organ; instead, they stimulate most of the cells of the body to metabolize at a faster rate.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thyroid hormones increase metabolism in nearly all body cells.