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Endocrine Review of Systems Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Endocrine glands differ from exocrine glands in that .
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct Answer: C Rationale: 1. Endocrine glands are ductless: Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream instead of using ducts. 2. Exocrine glands release secretions at the body's surface or into ducts: Exocrine glands release their secretions through ducts to the body's surface or specific locations. 3. Therefore, the key difference is the presence of ducts: Endocrine glands lack ducts, while exocrine glands have ducts for secretion. This distinction makes choice C the correct answer. Summary: A: Incorrect. Endocrine glands and exocrine glands can both be formed by epithelial tissue. B: Incorrect. Exocrine glands release enzymes and other substances, not waste products. D: Incorrect. There is no interconnection requirement for endocrine glands, and exocrine glands can also be interconnected.
Question 2 of 5
The tongue plays an important part in:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because the tongue is primarily involved in swallowing, mastication (chewing), and taste perception. Swallowing is a crucial function of the tongue as it helps move food towards the throat. Mastication involves the tongue's movement to mix food with saliva and initiate the digestion process. Taste buds on the tongue are responsible for detecting different flavors. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the key functions of the tongue.
Question 3 of 5
Hormones are produced by which of the following systems?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, the Endocrine system. Hormones are chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands and released into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions. The exocrine system (A) secretes substances through ducts, not hormones. The digestive system (B) processes food and absorbs nutrients but does not produce hormones. The nervous system (D) controls body functions through electrical signals, not hormonal regulation. Therefore, the Endocrine system is the correct choice for hormone production.
Question 4 of 5
From where is the hormone glucagon secreted?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The home care nurse should intervene to correct a patient whose insulin administration includes
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.