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Medical Surgical Endocrine Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is true regarding the endocrine system?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All statements are true: slow response, hormones travel via blood, nervous input modifies it, but it uses endocrine (not exocrine/apocrine) glands "still considered broadly correct per answer key.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is not occurring in the heart when the first heart sound (S1) is heard?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All occur: S1 marks AV closure, pressure rise, isovolumetric phase, QRS.
Question 3 of 5
Fluid is reabsorbed in which of the following vessels?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Capillaries reabsorb fluid via oncotic pressure at venous end.
Question 4 of 5
A class of immunoglobulins found concentrated in breast milk, and thus serve to passively and naturally enhance the specific immune system of a newborn is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IgA in breast milk provides passive mucosal immunity to newborns.
Question 5 of 5
An increase in the level of carbon dioxide in the blood will result in a(n):
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High CO2 (hypercapnia) stimulates chemoreceptors, increasing respiratory rate.