Chapter 24 – Endocrine System and Pathologies

Question 1

Peripheral neuropathy is a frequent complication of:
A. diabetes mellitus.
B. irritable bowel syndrome.
C. high risk pregnancy.
D. sinus headaches.

Answer 1

diabetes mellitus.

Question 2

In clients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, massage over recent injection sites was found to increase insulin absorption which could contribute to a complication such as:
A. anemia.
B. hypoglycemia.
C. hyperglycemia.
D. ischemia.

Answer 2

hypoglycemia.

Question 3

Which structure secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon?
A. Thyroid
B. Pancreas
C. Pituitary
D. Ovary

Answer 3

Pancreas

Question 4

Where is the thyroid located?
A. Within the brain
B. Posterior to the sternum
C. Superior to the kidneys
D. In the throat region

Answer 4

In the throat region

Question 5

Which hormone mimics sympathetic arousal and accounts for the sudden energy required for the stress response?
A. Melatonin
B. Calcitonin
C. Insulin
D. Epinephrine

Answer 5

Epinephrine

Question 6

Which hormone is deficient in diabetes mellitus type 1?
A. Glucagon
B. Insulin
C. Melatonin
D. Epinephrine

Answer 6

Insulin

Question 7

The main effect of parathyroid hormones is to:
A. stimulate T cell maturation.
B. regulate blood volume.
C. stimulate the stress response.
D. increase blood calcium levels.

Answer 7

increase blood calcium levels.

Question 8

What do thyroid hormones regulate?
A. Metabolism
B. Vasoconstriction
C. Water levels
D. Glucose levels

Answer 8

Metabolism

Question 9

Which gland produces epinephrine?
A. Adrenal
B. Pituitary
C. Pancreas
D. Thyroid

Answer 9

Adrenal