Endocrine and Sensory

What gland produces Prolactin?

• anterior pituitary

• posterior pituitary

• thyroid

• adrenals

Which of the following best describes someone with gigantism?

• 50 year old with an elevated growth hormone level

• 60 year old with increased blood pressure, edema, and low potassium

• 6 year old with an elevated growth hormone level

• 3 year old with a decreased level of thyroxine

This hormone produced by your adrenal glands is responsible for your ability to react to long term stress.

• epinephrine

• cortisol

• prolactin

• aldosterone

A young patient begins to lose weight and complains of constantly being thirsty. When assessed, the nurse completes a blood glucose analysis with a glucometer. The result is 329 mg/dL (elevated):

• diabetes insipidus

• diabetes mellitus

• Addison’s disease

• hyperaldosteronism

The beta cells of the pancreas are stimulated during hyperglycemia to produce:

• glucagon

• insulin

• calcitonin

• PTH

Which hormone is produced in the testes

• Insulin

• Adrenalin

• Testosterone

• Thyroxine

Where is insulin produced

• Liver

• Heart

• Pancreas

• Pineal gland

Which hormone controls the metabolic rate?

• Adrenalin

• Thyroxin

• Insulin

• Testosterone

Where is the pancreas? (pick the correct number in diagram)

• 3

• 2

• 6

• 8

Which gland(s) is sometimes referred to as the master gland?

• Adrenal

• Pituitary

• Testes

• Ovaries