ATI LPN
ATI Targeted Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a possible effect of anabolic steroid use?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed effects (A-C) can occur with anabolic steroid use due to hormonal imbalances.
Question 2 of 5
Hypothalamic releasing and release-inhibiting hormones are transported from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary by way of __________.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The hypothalamic-pituitary portal system delivers hormones directly to the anterior pituitary.
Question 3 of 5
If the thyroid fails to develop properly from childhood, a condition called ______ results.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cretinism is hypothyroidism from birth, causing developmental delays.
Question 4 of 5
Cortisol is a ___________.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cortisol is a glucocorticoid involved in stress and metabolism.
Question 5 of 5
Insulin functions to __________.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insulin performs all listed functions to lower blood glucose.