med suge 35-37

Intake of which nutrients directly impacts thyroid hormone production?

• Protein and iodine

• Fats and vitamins

• Carbohydrates and minerals

• Sodium and potassium

Which hormone acts on bone to release calcium into the blood?

• Thyroxine (T4)

• Thyrocalcitonin

• Triiodothyronine (T3)

• Parathormone

Which gland secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine?

• Thyroid

• Pituitary

• Pancreas

• Adrenal medulla

Where in the body are mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids produced?

• Adrenal cortex

• Adrenal medulla

• Pancreas

• Hypothalamus

Which gland secretes androgenic hormones?

• Adrenal cortex

• Hypothalamus

• Pancreas

• Pituitary

Which action describes a function of aldosterone?

• Constrict blood vessels

• Excrete phosphorus

• Conserve water

• Excrete sodium

Which corticoid counteracts the inflammatory response?

• Thyroxine b.

• Cortisol c.

• Insulin d.

• Norepinephrine

Which gland is the only gland that is both an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland?

• Thyroid

• Hypothalamus

• Pancreas

• Parathyroid

Which statement accurately describes endocrine glands?

• Endocrine glands release secretions directly into the bloodstream.

• Endocrine glands release secretions via a duct into the bloodstream.

• Endocrine glands hold secretions in a reservoir until needed.

• Endocrine glands can produce constantly for body needs.

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been experiencing infertility. Which statement indicates that the patient understands the impact of inadequate luteinizing hormone (LH) levels?

• "Since luteinizing hormone maintains my secondary sex characteristics, low levels explain my small breasts."

• "Low levels of luteinizing hormone cause the swelling I experience during my menstrual cycle."

• "Low levels of luteinizing hormone cause my menstrual cycle irregularities."

• "Since luteinizing hormone stimulates ovulation and progesterone production, low levels could cause infertility."