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    1. What is the hormone that is necessary for sperm formation and for the development of the male secondary sex characteristics?
      A)
      Chorionic gonadotropin
      B)
      Progesterone
      C)
      ACTH
      D)
      Testosterone
    2. Which of the following is an example of positive feedback control of the Endocrine System?
      A)
      During labor, pressure of baby's head on cervix stimulates release of oxytocin
      B)
      Menstrual cycle
      C)
      Blood glucose regulation
      D)
      Wake/sleep cycle
    3. Low levels of oxygen stimulate the kidneys to secrete which hormone?
      A)
      Erythropoietin
      B)
      Renin
      C)
      ADH
      D)
      Aldosterone
    4. A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
      A)
      Diaphoresis
      B)
      Protruding eyeballs
      C)
      Weight gain
      D)
      Palpitations
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    1. In what structure does sperm maturation take place?
      A)
      Urethra
      B)
      Vas deferens
      C)
      Ejaculatory ducts
      D)
      Epididymis
    2. A nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a client and their caregivers on pituitary disorders that result in growth deficits. Which hormone does the nurse explain is primarily responsible for regulating growth in children?
      A)
      Prolactin
      B)
      Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
      C)
      Growth hormone (GH)
      D)
      Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
    3. Which of the following is most likely to cause sterility in the female?
      A)
      Early onset of menstrual cycle
      B)
      Torn hymen
      C)
      UTI (urinary tract infection)
      D)
      Repeated episodes of untreated sexually transmitted infections
    4. Aldosterone:
      A)
      Causes Na+ and water reabsorption
      B)
      Depletes blood volume
      C)
      Causes K+ reabsorption
      D)
      Cause Na+ excretion
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    1. What is the stimulus for the release of insulin?
      A)
      Low blood volume
      B)
      Low blood levels of calcium
      C)
      High blood levels of glucose
      D)
      High blood levels of potassium
    2. Insulin and glucagon:
      A)
      Are secreted in response to decreasing blood glucose levels
      B)
      Elevate blood glucose levels
      C)
      Secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans
      D)
      Are secreted by the pancreas and are concerned with the regulation of blood glucose
    3. The cervix is part of which organ?
      A)
      Uterus
      B)
      Fallopian tube
      C)
      Vagina
      D)
      Perineum
    4. The adrenal gland secretes which hormone that has a role in the sympathetic response of nervous system?
      A)
      Norepinephrine
      B)
      ACh
      C)
      ACTH
      D)
      ADH
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    1. Which of the following is the hormone that helps make and mature T-lymphocytes?
      A)
      Aldosterone
      B)
      Cortisol
      C)
      Thymosin
      D)
      PTH
    2. T3 and T4 are:
      A)
      Secretes in response to elevated glucose levels
      B)
      Secretes in response to decreasing calcium blood levels
      C)
      Secreted by the parathyroid gland
      D)
      Secreted by the thyroid gland
    3. Estrogen and progesterone are:
      A)
      Responsible for uterine contractions.
      B)
      Secreted by the ovaries.
      C)
      Hormonal stimuli for the release of T3 and T4.
      D)
      Responsible for milk production.
    4. Which of the following is MOST likely to cause polyuria (excessive passing of urine)?
      A)
      Over secretion of aldosterone
      B)
      Decreased GFR (glomerular filtration rate)
      C)
      Activation of angiotensinogen
      D)
      Deficiency of ADH
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    1. A nurse is discussing hormones with a client who is pregnant. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
      A)
      "You may experience swelling due to decreasing estrogen levels throughout pregnancy."
      B)
      "Human chorionic gonadotropin helps your cervix become soft as your body prepares for labor."
      C)
      "Prolactin levels rise to prepare the breasts for lactation, which can cause in increase in breast size."
      D)
      "Early in pregnancy, your body secretes a hormone called progesterone, which is what is tested to confirm pregnancy."
    2. Which of the following is the messenger for the Endocrine System?
      A)
      Neurons
      B)
      Neuroglia
      C)
      Hormones
      D)
      Neurotransmitter
    3. A drug is classified as a diuretic (a drug that increases urination). Most likely the drug:
      A)
      Causes the release of ADH
      B)
      Blocks the reabsorption of Na+
      C)
      Activates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
      D)
      Decreases GFR (glomerular filtration rate)
    4. Under activity of the thyroid gland is called _____ and makes a person_____
      A)
      Hypothyroidism/overweight
      B)
      Hyperglycemia/underweight
      C)
      Hypoglycemia/underweight
      D)
      Hyperthyroidism/overweight
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    1. A. Causes the release of hormones that form the graafian follicle
      A)
      Normally occurs on day 14 of a 28-day cycle
      B)
      Normally occurs on day 28 of a 28-day cycle
      C)
      is caused by the secretion of hCG
    2. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a blood test to measure her thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level. Which of the following statements should the nurse give?
      A)
      "This test measures the amount of thyroid hormone that attaches to a protein in your blood."
      B)
      "This test detects antithyroid antibodies in your blood."
      C)
      "The test determines whether your thyroid gland is overactive, appropriately active, or underactive."
      D)
      "This test measures the absorption of iodine and how it relates to the thyroid gland."
    3. Growth hormone:
      A)
      Is stimulated by darkness
      B)
      Is stimulated by low levels of calcium
      C)
      Is secreted by the kidneys
      D)
      Stimulates growth
    4. What is the term that refers to the implantation and growth of the fetus into the walls of the fallopian tubes?
      A)
      Ovulation
      B)
      Ectopic pregnancy
      C)
      Menarche
      D)
      Menses
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