ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Synergism occurs when
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Synergism (e.g., glucagon and epinephrine) amplifies combined effects beyond individual actions.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement about hypophysiotropic hormones is/are correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: e.g., somatostatin is produced in the pancreas with different roles.
Question 3 of 5
Growth hormone
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: GH promotes cell growth (hypertrophy, hyperplasia); low glucose stimulates it.
Question 4 of 5
is not secreted from an organ located in the abdominal cavity.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcitonin is from the thyroid (neck), not abdominal cavity.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following increases Ca2+ absorption?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A high protein diet increases Ca2+ absorption by enhancing intestinal acidity and amino acid-mediated uptake. Oxalates and phosphates bind Ca2+, reducing absorption; alkalis and high Ca2+ intake have less direct effect.