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Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The endocrine gland(s) referred to as the 'master gland' is the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The pituitary gland is called the 'master gland' because it regulates many other endocrine glands via its hormones.
Question 2 of 5
Select the incorrect statement about peptide hormones.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adrenal cortex hormones are steroids, not peptides; insulin is a peptide hormone.
Question 3 of 5
The transport of lipid-soluble hormones in the blood is accomplished by
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lipid-soluble hormones (e.g., steroids) bind albumin and specific proteins (e.g., SHBG).
Question 4 of 5
A hormone's effective plasma concentration can be influenced by
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All factors affect how much active hormone is available in plasma.
Question 5 of 5
Synergism occurs when
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Synergism (e.g., glucagon and epinephrine) amplifies combined effects beyond individual actions.