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Endocrine System Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which row describes aqueous sodium chloride in process 1 and the name of process 2?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: filtrate, evaporation. In process 1, aqueous sodium chloride would form the filtrate after filtration, as the solid residue is left behind. In process 2, evaporation is used to separate the solvent (water) from the dissolved salt, leaving behind the pure salt. Choice A is incorrect because residue is the solid left behind, not the liquid portion (filtrate). Choice B is incorrect as filtration results in the filtrate, not the residue. Choice D is incorrect as the filtrate undergoes evaporation, not filtration.
Question 2 of 5
How do protein kinases affect enzymes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A Rationale: 1. Protein kinases add a phosphate group to enzymes through phosphorylation. 2. Phosphorylation alters enzyme activity and can activate or deactivate enzymes. 3. This process regulates enzyme function and signaling pathways. Summary of other choices: B. Incorrect - Protein kinases do not increase enzyme release; they modify enzyme activity. C. Incorrect - Protein kinases do not break down enzymes; they regulate their activity. D. Incorrect - Protein kinases do not increase enzyme secretion; they modify enzyme function through phosphorylation.
Question 3 of 5
Somatostatin secreted by the pancreas is considered paracrine because it acts on __________.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because somatostatin acts on nearby cells other than those that secrete it, which is the definition of paracrine signaling. This type of signaling involves the release of signaling molecules that affect neighboring cells within the same tissue or organ. Choices A and B are incorrect because paracrine signaling does not target the cells that secrete the signaling molecule or distant target organs. Choice D is incorrect because the hypothalamus is not typically the target of somatostatin action in the pancreas.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nerves is related to the medial surface of thyroid gland?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: External laryngeal nerve. This nerve runs along the medial surface of the thyroid gland, providing motor innervation to the cricothyroid muscle. The other choices are incorrect because: B: Hypoglossal nerve innervates the tongue, C: Internal laryngeal nerve supplies sensory innervation to the larynx, and D: Vagus nerve innervates various organs in the thorax and abdomen.
Question 5 of 5
Which is true of dark (red) muscle?
Correct Answer: a
Rationale: The correct answer is A: This muscle is optimized for endurance training. Dark (red) muscle contains more myoglobin, which stores oxygen and enhances endurance performance. This muscle type is rich in mitochondria, allowing for sustained energy production. Choice B is incorrect because dark muscle actually has more mitochondria. Choice C is incorrect because dark muscle contains more slow-twitch fibers, which are fatigue-resistant and contribute to endurance. Choice D is incorrect because dark muscle predominantly consists of slow-twitch fibers, making it optimized for endurance rather than speed.