Endocrine Quiz Questions

Question 1

The pituitary gland has been called the master gland because its hormones control the function of many target glands and cells. T/F

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Glucagon, insulin, and epinephrine exert their action by means of surface (second messenger) receptors. T/F

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Hypopituitarism is characterized by a decreased secretion of pituitary hormones. T/F

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Hypothyroidism is evidenced by an increased metabolic rate, restlessness, irritability, tachycardia, diarrhea, and heat intolerance. T/F

Answer 4

False - Hyperthyroidism

Question 5

Primary adrenal insufficiency, or Addison disease, is caused by destruction of the adrenal gland. T/F

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Moon face, buffalo hump, obesity, amenorrhea, and increased facial hair are manifestations of Cushing syndrome. T/F

Answer 6

True

Question 7

All cells can use fatty acids interchangeably with glucose for energy.T/F

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Insulin is produced by the pancreatic beta cells in the islets of Langerhans. T/F

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Hyperglycemia is characterized by headache, difficulty in problem solving, disturbed or altered behavior, coma, and seizures. T/F

Answer 9

False -hypoglycemia

Question 10

Chronic complications of diabetes mellitus refer specifically to type 1 diabetes mellitus. T/F

Answer 10

False- can be either 1 or 2

Question 11

Graves’ disease is the most common cause of which of the following conditions

• hyperthyroidism
• hypo
• adrenal insufficiency
• hyperparathyroidism

Answer 11

hyperthyroidism

Question 12

Which of the following statements is correct regarding Graves’ disease

Answer 12

Treatment with thioamides, which are beta-adrenergic blockers, alleviates symptoms related to sympathetic nerve stimulation such as heart palpitations

Question 13

Permissive, in the context of endocrine function, means that one hormone allows another hormone to act. For example, thyroid hormone is permissive for epinephrine because without thyroid, the receptor for episode would not be synthesized. T/F

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Which of the following statements most accurately describes insulin characteristics?

Answer 14

insulin promotes the expression of glucose transporters on cells to help bring glucose into the cells and consequently lowers blood sugar

Question 15

Which of the following statements about the s/s of type 1 diabetes is NOT CORRECT?

Answer 15

The pancreas produces ketones when there is alack of sufficient insulin

Question 16

There are several complications of type 1 DM that include, but are not limited to, microvascular disease, atherosclerosis, neuropathies, and infection. T/F

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Addisons disease is an example of

Answer 17

Primary adrenal insufficiency

Question 18

Addison’s diseases is (often or typically) characterized by

Answer 18

hyperpigmentation

Question 19

Adrenal crisis represents a potentially life-threatening condition associated with excess glucocorticoids. T/F

Answer 19

False

Question 20

Cushing disease is an autoimmune disorder that produces an antibody that stimulates the adrenal gland to produce excess cortisol. T/F

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Which of the following symptoms of Cushing disease most likely occurs as a specific consequence of increased androgen release?

Answer 21

Hair growth on face and neck