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Endocrine System Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The epiglottis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Closes trachea when swallowing. The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers the trachea (windpipe) during swallowing to prevent food or liquid from entering the airway. It ensures that food goes down the esophagus instead of the trachea. This action helps protect the respiratory system from aspiration. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. B is incorrect because the epiglottis closes the trachea, not the esophagus, during swallowing. C is incorrect because the trachea is supported by rings of cartilage, not the epiglottis. D is incorrect because the epiglottis does not close the nasal cavity but rather the trachea.
Question 2 of 5
The normal response to increased serum osmolality is the release of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement about the adrenal medulla hormones is accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Priority Decision: A patient taking insulin has recorded fasting glucose levels above 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) on awakening for the last five mornings. What should the nurse advise the patient to do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement best describes atherosclerotic disease affecting the cerebrovascular, cardiovascular, and peripheral vascular systems in patients with diabetes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.