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Example Question #8 : Endocrine And Immune Systems
When blood calcium is low, the parathyroid glands release parathyroid hormone. In response __________.
the kidneys absorb additional calcium that is filtered from the blood
All of these
calcium is released from the bone
the intestines absorb more calcium from food
the kidneys excrete less calcium into the urine
All of these
All of these are correct effects of parathyroid hormone. The kidneys resorb calcium and as a result, less is released into the urine. The intestines absorb additional calcium from food and calcium is released from the bone through the work of osteoclasts.
Example Question #5 : Endocrine And Immune Systems
The thyroid is regulated by thyroid-stimulating hormone. Thyroid-stimulating hormone is produced by which of the following?
The hypothalamus
The anterior pituitary
The posterior pituitary
The adrenal cortex
The adrenal medulla
The anterior pituitary
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is produced by the anterior pituitary. TSH causes the thyroid to release thyroid hormones (T3 and T4). A TSH blood test is often ordered to diagnose hypoactive thyroid.
Example Question #6 : Endocrine And Immune Systems
The nurse is counseling a patient who will return to the office to for a serum aldosterone blood test. The nurse tells the patient that aldosterone levels are highest at what time?
11 AM
11 PM
7 AM
5 PM
2 PM
7 AM
Aldosterone is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands. Serum aldosterone levels vary throughout the day. Aldosterone presence is highest in the morning. Of the answer choices, 7 AM is the best choice. A physician may have the patient come to the office at a specific time of day for this reason.
Example Question #571 : Nclex
The pineal gland is located in the center of the brain. Which of the following hormones is the pineal gland responsible for regulating?
Cortisol
Leptin
Melatonin
Vitamin D
Vasopressin
Melatonin
The pineal gland is responsible for regulating melatonin. It is not known at this time to secrete any other hormone. Melatonin is thought to play a critical role in the regulation of the circadian rhythm. Cortisol is secreted by the adrenal cortex and is involved in regulating the stress response. Vitamin D become activated in three steps. First, ultraviolet light in the skin begins the process, then the process continues in the liver, and is completed in the kidney. The active form of vitamin D increases calcium absorption in the gut, decreases calcium loss in urine, and increases calcium mobilization from bone. Vasopressin is also known as antidiuretic hormone, and functions in water retention. Leptin is a hormone secreted by adipose tissue that tells the body that it is full, and not hungry.
Example Question #11 : Hormones
Which of the following are not considered endocrine glands?
The thyroid
The hypothalamus
The pancreas
The salivary glands
The testes
The salivary glands
Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the blood. The endocrine glands include the ovaries, testes, hypothalamus, thyroid, pituitary, adrenal glands, pancreas, the pineal gland, and others. Salivary glands are considered exocrine glands. Exocrine glands secrete substances through ducts to the body surface or into body cavities, such as the mouth in the case of salivary glands.
Example Question #572 : Nclex
Catecholamines are hormones that are released into the blood in response to stress. Where in the body are catecholamines produced?
The anterior pituitary gland
The adrenal cortex
The adrenal medulla
The parathyroid gland
The thyroid gland
The adrenal medulla
Catecholamines are hormones produced by the adrenal medulla. Adrenal glands are located above each kidney. Catecholamines may also function as neurotransmitters, important chemical messengers. They regulate the sympathetic nervous system's response to stress.
Example Question #573 : Nclex
The pancreas produces many hormones that are vital to body function. Which of the following is not produced by the pancreas?
Lipase
Glucagon
Insulin
Calcitonin
Somatostatin
Calcitonin
Calcitonin is produced by the thyroid gland. The hormone plays an important role in lowering blood calcium levels. It is also synthesized as a drug and used in the treatment of hypercalcemia. The other three hormones are indeed secreted by the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. Insulin, secreted by the beta cells lowers blood sugar, glucagon, secreted by the alpha cells, increases blood sugar, and somatostatin, secreted by the gamma cells regulates digestive and metabolic processes. Lipase is not a hormone, but an enzyme that facilitates the breakdown of lipids. The pancreas does indeed secrete lipase.
Example Question #15 : Hormones
Which of the following regarding the thyroid gland is false?
The thyroid gland is located posterior to the trachea
Calcitonin is released by the thyroid
The thyroid releases hormones in response to hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary
T3 is more potent than T4
The thyroid gland produces more T4 than T3
The thyroid gland is located posterior to the trachea
The thyroid gland is located (in front) anterior to the trachea. The parathyroid glands are located on the backside on the thyroid. The thyroid is stimulated in response to TSH produced by the anterior pituitary. It will then secrete T3 and T4 although T3 is more potent and produced in a lesser quantity. Calcitonin, a hormone which decreases blood calcium levels, is also produced by the thyroid.
Example Question #16 : Hormones
Which of the following hormones causes a feeling of satiety?
Leptin
Insulin
Cortisol
Growth hormone
Leptin
Leptin is secreted by adipose cells, and acts on the arcuate nucleus of the lateral hypothalamus to promote the synthesis of alpha-MSH (alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone), which is a hunger suppressant. It also binds to receptors for neuropeptide Y (NPY), a powerful hunger promoter, in the arcuate nucleus.
None of the other hormones listed, while all involved in nutrient and blood sugar metabolism, directly trigger feeling of satiety.
Example Question #17 : Endocrine And Immune Systems
Which of the following will cause a decrease in leptin levels?
Sleep deprivation
Exercise
All of these are correct
High testosterone
All of these are correct
Leptin, the hormone responsible for feelings of satiety, goes down during times of fasting, with high testosterone, during sleep deprivation, and during periods of prolonged exercise or physical training.