ATI RN
Endocrine System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
How do hormones differ from neurotransmitters?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. Hormones travel through the bloodstream while neurotransmitters travel across the synaptic cleft between neurons. Hormones are secreted by endocrine glands into the bloodstream to target distant tissues, while neurotransmitters are released by neurons into the synaptic cleft to transmit signals locally between neurons. Choice A is incorrect as hormones do not travel through the synaptic cleft, and neurotransmitters do not travel through the bloodstream. Choice B is incorrect as both hormones and neurotransmitters act on specific receptors. Choice C is incorrect as hormones do not use electrical impulses; instead, they travel through the bloodstream.
Question 2 of 5
In addition to promoting the transport of glucose from the blood into the cell, what does insulin do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which class of oral glucose-lowering agents is most commonly used for people with type 2 diabetes because it reduces hepatic glucose production and enhances tissue uptake of glucose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Following the teaching of foot care to a diabetic patient, the nurse determines that additional instruction is needed when the patient makes which statement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement accurately describes Graves' disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.