ATI LPN
ATI The Medical Surgical Endocrine Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following substances decreases the activity of hormone-sensitive lipase:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prostaglandin E inhibits hormone-sensitive lipase, reducing lipolysis, while adrenaline, thyroxine, and TSH stimulate it; serotonin has minimal direct effect.
Question 2 of 5
Defective osteoclasts leads to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Defective osteoclasts impair bone resorption, causing osteopetrosis (dense bones); other conditions involve different mechanisms.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement accurately describes endocrine glands?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Endocrine glands secrete directly into the bloodstream, whereas exocrine glands secrete via a duct.
Question 4 of 5
Which gland secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Question 5 of 5
In which body process(es) is/are the endocrine system involved?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All functions listed are affected or controlled by the pituitary gland.