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Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
Identify the growth factor that is released by cancer cells to create a capillary network that aids the cancer growth.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tumor angiogenesis factor promotes blood vessel growth to support tumor expansion.
Question 2 of 5
Which hormone dramatically affects physical appearance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Growth hormone significantly alters physical appearance via growth effects.
Question 3 of 5
Calcitonin ____________.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcitonin lowers blood calcium by depositing it in bones, counteracting PTH.
Question 4 of 5
The primary target organ of aldosterone is _________.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aldosterone acts on the kidney to regulate sodium and water reabsorption.
Question 5 of 5
It is believed that type I diabetes is brought on by an environmental agent, probably a virus.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Type I diabetes may be triggered by viral infections in genetically susceptible individuals.