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Medical Surgical Endocrine Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
If growth hormone is overproduced in the adult, what is the resulting condition called?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excess GH in adults causes acromegaly, with bone thickening and soft tissue overgrowth.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is NOT an action of insulin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin promotes glycogen synthesis, not breakdown; glucagon does that.
Question 3 of 5
Identify a common function of atrial natriuretic hormone (ANH), aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone.Which of the following hormones does NOT help regulate blood pressure and volume?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ANH, aldosterone, and ADH regulate blood pressure and volume; oxytocin does not.
Question 4 of 5
Steroid hormones lead to the ______ .
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Steroid hormones activate gene expression, leading to new enzyme synthesis.
Question 5 of 5
Prolactin is produced in quantity throughout every person's life.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prolactin production increases significantly during pregnancy and lactation, not constantly.