ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: It delivers hypothalamic hormones to control anterior pituitary secretion.
Question 2 of 5
has been nicknamed the 'love hormone'.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxytocin promotes bonding, earning it the 'love hormone' nickname.
Question 3 of 5
Which is TRUE regarding calcitonin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcitonin increases renal Ca2+ excretion and decreases blood Ca2+ by promoting bone deposition, not resorption. It's stimulated by high Ca2+ and gastrin, not decreased gastrin or CCK2.
Question 4 of 5
The most common cell type of the endocrine pancreas is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B (beta) cells are the most abundant in the endocrine pancreas, producing insulin.
Question 5 of 5
The LDL contains which fibroprotein:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: LDL primarily contains apolipoprotein B-100, distinguishing it from chylomicrons (B-48).