ATI LPN
ATI LPN Test Bank
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Neurosecretory neurons
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neurosecretory neurons in the hypothalamus release hormones (e.g., ADH, oxytocin) into the blood.
Question 2 of 5
The most common second messenger used by hydrophilic hormones is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cyclic AMP is the primary second messenger for hydrophilic hormones (e.g., glucagon).
Question 3 of 5
In the process of negative feedback,
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thyroid hormone feeds back to inhibit TSH release from the anterior pituitary.
Question 4 of 5
The secretes insulin and glucagon.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The pancreas (islets of Langerhans) secretes insulin and glucagon.
Question 5 of 5
A portal system exists between the
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system links the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary.