ATI LPN
ATI Targeted Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
Cortisol is produced by the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cortisol, a glucocorticoid, is secreted by the adrenal cortex.
Question 2 of 5
Hormones are substances that fall into two basic categories:___________.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hormones are categorized as non-steroid (peptide) or steroid based on structure.
Question 3 of 5
Hypothalamic releasing and release-inhibiting hormones are transported from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary by way of __________.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The hypothalamic-pituitary portal system delivers hormones directly to the anterior pituitary.
Question 4 of 5
If the thyroid fails to develop properly from childhood, a condition called ______ results.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cretinism is hypothyroidism from birth, causing developmental delays.
Question 5 of 5
Cortisol is a ___________.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cortisol is a glucocorticoid involved in stress and metabolism.