ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Certain cells respond to one hormone and not to another, depending on their receptors.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cells respond to hormones only if they have specific receptors for them.
Question 2 of 5
If ______ is lacking in the diet, the thyroid gland enlarges, producing a goiter.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Iodine deficiency causes thyroid enlargement (goiter) due to impaired hormone synthesis.
Question 3 of 5
The adrenal medulla secretes ______ under conditions of stress.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Both epinephrine and norepinephrine are released by the adrenal medulla during stress.
Question 4 of 5
There is/are ______ type(s) of diabetes mellitus.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: There are two main types: Type I (insulin-dependent) and Type II (non-insulin-dependent).
Question 5 of 5
The _________ produces the hormone melatonin.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The pineal gland secretes melatonin to regulate sleep.