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ATI Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
Hormones produced by the anterior pituitary that have a direct effect on the body, rather than trigger another gland, are __________.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: GH, prolactin, and MSH directly affect body tissues, unlike TSH or ACTH.
Question 2 of 5
ACTH controls the secretion of ___________.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ACTH from the pituitary stimulates cortisol production in the adrenal cortex.
Question 3 of 5
Glucagon increases the action of insulin.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glucagon opposes insulin by raising blood glucose levels.
Question 4 of 5
_________ helps reduce pain because it inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin reduces prostaglandin production, alleviating pain.
Question 5 of 5
Hormones help balance the body's reactions differently than nerve impulses in that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hormones differ from nerve impulses by having slower onset, targeting specific cells via receptors, and producing prolonged effects, encompassing all listed characteristics.