Endocrine Quiz Questions Flashcards
The pituitary gland has been called the master gland because its hormones control the function of many target glands and cells. T/F
True
Glucagon, insulin, and epinephrine exert their action by means of surface (second messenger) receptors. T/F
True
Hypopituitarism is characterized by a decreased secretion of pituitary hormones. T/F
True
Hypothyroidism is evidenced by an increased metabolic rate, restlessness, irritability, tachycardia, diarrhea, and heat intolerance. T/F
False - Hyperthyroidism
Primary adrenal insufficiency, or Addison disease, is caused by destruction of the adrenal gland. T/F
True
Moon face, buffalo hump, obesity, amenorrhea, and increased facial hair are manifestations of Cushing syndrome. T/F
True
All cells can use fatty acids interchangeably with glucose for energy.T/F
False
Insulin is produced by the pancreatic beta cells in the islets of Langerhans. T/F
True
Hyperglycemia is characterized by headache, difficulty in problem solving, disturbed or altered behavior, coma, and seizures. T/F
False -hypoglycemia
Chronic complications of diabetes mellitus refer specifically to type 1 diabetes mellitus. T/F
False- can be either 1 or 2
Graves’ disease is the most common cause of which of the following conditions
- hyperthyroidism
- hypo
- adrenal insufficiency
- hyperparathyroidism
hyperthyroidism
Which of the following statements is correct regarding Graves’ disease
Treatment with thioamides, which are beta-adrenergic blockers, alleviates symptoms related to sympathetic nerve stimulation such as heart palpitations
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
False
Which of the following statements most accurately describes insulin characteristics?
insulin promotes the expression of glucose transporters on cells to help bring glucose into the cells and consequently lowers blood sugar
Which of the following statements about the s/s of type 1 diabetes is NOT CORRECT?
The pancreas produces ketones when there is alack of sufficient insulin
There are several complications of type 1 DM that include, but are not limited to, microvascular disease, atherosclerosis, neuropathies, and infection. T/F
True
Addisons disease is an example of
Primary adrenal insufficiency
Addison’s diseases is (often or typically) characterized by
hyperpigmentation
Adrenal crisis represents a potentially life-threatening condition associated with excess glucocorticoids. T/F
False
Cushing disease is an autoimmune disorder that produces an antibody that stimulates the adrenal gland to produce excess cortisol. T/F
True
Which of the following symptoms of Cushing disease most likely occurs as a specific consequence of increased androgen release?
Hair growth on face and neck
