ATI LPN
ATI Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
Identify a gland that is controlled by an anterior pituitary hormone.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The ovary is regulated by anterior pituitary hormones like FSH and LH.
Question 2 of 5
Atrial natriuretic hormone (ANH) is produced by cells of the ___.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ANH is secreted by the right atrium in response to high blood volume.
Question 3 of 5
Melatonin from the pineal gland regulates ____.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Melatonin regulates circadian rhythms, influencing sleep-wake cycles.
Question 4 of 5
Non-steroid hormones are produced by the adrenal glands, the ovaries, and the testes.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-steroid (peptide) hormones are produced by glands like the pituitary, not primarily the listed steroid-producing glands.
Question 5 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.