ATI LPN
ATI Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
When blood calcium levels are high, ____ is released from the thyroid gland to deposit the excess calcium into the bones.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcitonin lowers blood calcium by promoting its deposition into bones.
Question 2 of 5
Melatonin from the pineal gland regulates ____.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Melatonin regulates circadian rhythms, influencing sleep-wake cycles.
Question 3 of 5
Non-steroid hormones are produced by the adrenal glands, the ovaries, and the testes.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-steroid (peptide) hormones are produced by glands like the pituitary, not primarily the listed steroid-producing glands.
Question 4 of 5
Hormones produced by the anterior pituitary that have a direct effect on the body, rather than trigger another gland, are __________.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: GH, prolactin, and MSH directly affect body tissues, unlike TSH or ACTH.
Question 5 of 5
Hypothyroidism in adults produces a condition called _________ .
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Myxedema is adult hypothyroidism with symptoms like fatigue and weight gain.