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Medical Surgical Endocrine Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
Low levels of adrenal cortex hormones result in __________.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addison disease is caused by adrenal insufficiency.
Question 3 of 5
In type II diabetes, insulin is produced but the live and muscle cells do NOT respond to it.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Type II diabetes features insulin resistance in target tissues.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following signs or symptoms indicates thyroid storm?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thyroid storm is a hyperthyroid crisis marked by fever, tachycardia, and agitation due to excessive thyroid hormone release.
Question 5 of 5
The largest endocrine gland(s) that makes 3 hormones that affect the metabolism is the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The thyroid gland, the largest endocrine gland, produces thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), and calcitonin, all influencing metabolism.