ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following proteins has largest capacity to bind with thyroxine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albumin has the largest capacity to bind thyroxine due to its high plasma concentration, though TBG has higher affinity. Transferrin and ferritin are involved in iron transport/storage, not thyroxine.
Question 2 of 5
Regarding aldosterone:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aldosterone has minor glucocorticoid action but primarily regulates Na^+/K^+ via nuclear receptors, not G-proteins. It responds to hyperkalemia, causes acidic urine, and is protein-bound.
Question 3 of 5
Chromium deficiency leads to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chromium enhances insulin action; its deficiency leads to insulin resistance and glucose intolerance.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is TRUE?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Colipase, secreted by the pancreas, activates pancreatic lipase by aiding fat digestion; cholera acts extracellularly, B_{12} uses intrinsic factor, and oxalates inhibit Ca2+ absorption.
Question 5 of 5
The total amount of fluid entering the intestine per day is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ~9 L of fluid enters the gut daily: 2 L ingested, 7 L from secretions (saliva, gastric, pancreatic, etc.).