ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The pancreatic endocrine tissues are called pancreatic islets.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatic islets (of Langerhans) produce hormones like insulin and glucagon.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following fits the picture of someone who has been on long term steroid therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Long-term steroids (e.g., Cushing's syndrome) cause moon facies, weight gain, and fat redistribution, not weight loss or bronze skin.
Question 3 of 5
The only endocrine glands that lay dormant during childhood to activate at puberty are the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The ovaries and testes (gonads) remain largely inactive until puberty, when they begin producing sex hormones triggered by pituitary signals.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement regarding endocrine glands is incorrect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Endocrine glands are not all controlled by the nervous system; some (e.g., pancreas) respond to metabolic signals.
Question 5 of 5
Hormones are classified into three types:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hormones are amines (e.g., epinephrine), peptides (e.g., insulin), or steroids (e.g., cortisol).