ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The posterior pituitary stores and secretes _________.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The posterior pituitary releases ADH and oxytocin, stored from the hypothalamus.
Question 2 of 5
The medulla and the cortex portions of the adrenal glands function together as a physiological unit.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The medulla (catecholamines) and cortex (steroids) have separate roles, not a unified function.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The thymus aids the differentiation of ______ cells.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The thymus matures T-cells for immune responses.
Question 5 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.