Week 9 Concept: Metabolism Lecture

Multiple Choice

Why is metabolism important for overall health and well-being? (select one answer only)

• It helps regulate body temperature

• It provides energy for bodily functions

• It supports growth and repair of tissues

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which hormone is associated with Addison’s Disease when its function is decreased?

• Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

• Growth Hormone

• Thyroid Hormone

• Cortisol

Multiple Select

Select all hormones produced by the thyroid gland.

• Triiodothyronine (T3)

• Thyroxine (T4)

• Parathyroid hormone

• Calcitonin

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of parathyroid hormone (PTH)? (select only one answer)

• Inhibits new bone formation

• Encourages kidneys to reabsorb calcium

• Allows intestines to absorb calcium from food

• Stimulates glucose metabolism

Multiple Choice

Which cells in the pancreas are stimulated to secrete insulin during hyperglycemia? (select only one answer)

• Alpha cells

• Beta cells

• Delta cells

• Acinar cells

Multiple Select

Which of the following are effects of aging on the endocrine system? (select 3 answers that apply)

• Decrease in growth hormone

• Increase in insulin secretion

• Decrease in basal metabolic rate

• Decrease in glucose tolerance

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a symptom of Diabetes Insipidus due to ADH imbalance? (select only one answer)

• Weight gain

• Polyuria

• Lethargy

• Seizures

Multiple Select

Which of the following symptoms are associated with SIADH? (select 2 answers that apply)

• Polyuria

• Dilutional hyponatremia

• Increased serum osmolality

• Weight gain

Multiple Choice

Which hormone imbalance can lead to fluid overload and decreased serum osmolality? (select one correct answer)

• Diabetes Insipidus

• SIADH

• Growth Hormone Deficiency

• Acromegaly