Deck 10: The Endocrine System

Question 1

The thyroid gland is located where?

A) Above the kidneys
B) Either side of the trachea
C) Ovaries
D) Testes

Answer 1

Either side of the trachea

Question 2

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are secreted by the:

A) Adrenal cortex
B) Adrenal medulla
C) Thyroid
D) Parathyroid

Answer 2

Adrenal medulla

Question 3

Insulin is secreted by the:

A) Ovaries
B) Testes
C) Liver
D) Pancreas

Answer 3

Pancreas

Question 4

Insulin is produced by ____________________ cells.

A) Alpha
B) Beta
C) Glucagon
D) islet

Question 5

The testes produce male hormones called ____________________.

A) Androgens
B) Estrogen
C) Progesterone
D) Testosterone

Question 6

This hormone affects the onset of puberty, also regulates the sleep-wake cycles.

A) Estrogen
B) Testosterone
C) Thymosin
D) Melatonin

Question 7

This disorder is caused by a deficiency of thyroid secretion.

A) Hyperparathyroidism
B) Goiter
C) Exophthalmos
D) Hypothyroidism

Question 8

A disease of a lymph node is:

A) Gonadopathy
B) Glucogenesis
C) Glycolysis
D) Adenopathy

Question 9

Bulging of the eyes is ____________________.

A) Graves disease
B) Exophthalmos
C) Thyrotoxicosis
D) Goiter

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an endocrine gland?

A) thyroid
B) pancreas
C) pituitary
D) lacrimal

Question 11

Which hormone is NOT secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

A) prolactin
B) antidiuretic hormone
C) thyroid-stimulating hormone
D) growth hormone

Question 12

A goiter is an enlargement of the

A) Adrenal glands
B) Pituitary gland
C) Thyroid gland
D) Pancreas

Question 13

The patient is experiencing hypoparathyroidism. The nurse would assess for:

A) Tetany
B) Anemia
C) Kidney failure
D) Weight loss

Question 14

Hormones are secreted by ________.

Question 15

A group of receptors form _________.

Question 16

The health care provider identifies the hypothalamus as being located in the brain _________ to the pituitary.

Question 17

The pituitary gland is also called the ____________.

Question 18

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is the ____________.

Question 19

The adrenal glands regulate ____________; _______________; _____________.

Question 20

The health care provider explains that insulin is secreted when blood sugar levels are _______.

Question 21

Prolactin stimulates ____________.

Question 22

The patient has Graves disease. The health care provider assesses the eyes for: __________.

Question 23

The parathyroid glands are responsible for __________ levels.

Question 24

The patient had her thyroid removed. The nurse assesses the patient for sign and symptoms of ____________.

Question 25

The health care provider explains that excessive amounts of insulin may cause: ___________________.

Question 26

The health care provider stresses the importance of managing blood sugar levels to avoid damage to the kidneys or __________.

Question 27

The nurse assesses for symptoms of insulin shock as ________, ____________, ________, _________ and _______.

Question 28

The hormone that promotes development of female sex characteristics is: ___________________.

Question 29

The female patient complains of excessive and abnormal hair growth. This will be documented as: ___________________.

Question 30

This pharmacological agent lowers blood sugar ____________________.

Question 31

The patient had the pituitary gland removed. This is documented as: ____________________.

Question 32

The health care provider would order which thyroid test to assess metabolic function?

Question 33

The health care provider orders what test to check blood sugar 2 hours after a meal?