ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The most common second messengers for peptide hormones are ______ and _____.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: cAMP and calcium ions are the primary second messengers that mediate the effects of peptide hormones inside cells.
Question 2 of 5
What gland requires iodine in order to produce its hormones?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The thyroid gland needs iodine to synthesize thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
Question 3 of 5
Epinephrine and norepinephrine from the adrenal medulla will produce the same results as the _____ nervous system.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adrenal medulla hormones mimic the sympathetic nervous system's fight-or-flight response.
Question 4 of 5
When blood glucose levels are low, the ______ will increase the secretion of ______.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low glucose triggers the pancreas to secrete glucagon to raise blood sugar.
Question 5 of 5
Along with the nervous system, the ______ system coordinates the various activities of body parts.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The endocrine system, alongside the nervous system, coordinates body functions via hormones.