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Endocrine Review of Systems Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The posterior pituitary stores and releases .
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH). 1. The posterior pituitary stores and releases oxytocin and ADH. 2. Oxytocin is responsible for uterine contractions and milk ejection. 3. ADH regulates water balance by controlling water reabsorption in the kidneys. Therefore, B is the correct answer. A, C, and D are incorrect because prolactin, growth hormone, and other hormones are not stored or released by the posterior pituitary.
Question 2 of 5
Hormones are produced by which of the following systems?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, the Endocrine system. Hormones are chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands and released into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions. The exocrine system (A) secretes substances through ducts, not hormones. The digestive system (B) processes food and absorbs nutrients but does not produce hormones. The nervous system (D) controls body functions through electrical signals, not hormonal regulation. Therefore, the Endocrine system is the correct choice for hormone production.
Question 3 of 5
From where is the hormone glucagon secreted?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The home care nurse should intervene to correct a patient whose insulin administration includes
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A diabetic patient is found unconscious at home and a family member calls the clinic. After determining that a glucometer is not available, what should the nurse advise the family member to do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.