ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The release of oxytocin is controlled by _____ feedback.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxytocin release during labor or nursing is regulated by positive feedback, intensifying the response.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is NOT true of cortisol?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cortisol is a glucocorticoid, not a mineralocorticoid; it manages stress and metabolism.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following symptoms of diabetes mellitus is correctly matched to its description?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glycosuria means excessive glucose in urine, a hallmark of uncontrolled diabetes.
Question 4 of 5
The endocrine system is quicker than the nervous system.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nervous system acts faster via electrical signals; endocrine responses are slower via hormones.
Question 5 of 5
The posterior pituitary stores and secretes _________.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The posterior pituitary releases ADH and oxytocin, stored from the hypothalamus.