ATI LPN
ATI Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
Identify the endocrine gland that is located atop the kidneys.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The adrenal glands sit atop the kidneys and secrete hormones like cortisol and adrenaline.
Question 2 of 5
When blood calcium levels are high, ____ is released from the thyroid gland to deposit the excess calcium into the bones.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcitonin lowers blood calcium by promoting its deposition into bones.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Melatonin from the pineal gland regulates ____.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Melatonin regulates circadian rhythms, influencing sleep-wake cycles.
Question 5 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.