100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
Previously searched by you
Previously searched by you
logo
Nur 265 - Endocrine questions fully solved & updated . $13.99
Add to cart
Quickly navigate to
Preview
  2.  
  3. NUR 265
  4.  
  5. NUR 265

Exam (elaborations)

Nur 265 - Endocrine questions fully solved & updated .
 0 purchase
  • Course
  • NUR 265
  • Institution
  • NUR 265

Anterior Pituitary Gland • Growth Hormone (Somatotropin) - Growth of bones, muscles, and other organs • Thyroid-Stimulating (TSH) - Growth and secretory activity of thyroid gland • Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) - growth and secretory activity of adrenal cortex • Follicle Stimulating Hormon...

[Show more]

Preview 2 out of 12  pages

Document information

  • September 15, 2024
  • 12
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers

Subjects

  • nur 265 endocrine questions

Written for

  • NUR 265
  • NUR 265

Seller

avatar-seller
BRAINBOOSTERS

Reviews received

Content preview

Nur 265 - Endocrine
questions fully solved &
updated 2024-2025.
Anterior Pituitary Gland - answer • Growth Hormone (Somatotropin)
- Growth of bones, muscles, and other organs
• Thyroid-Stimulating (TSH) - Growth and secretory activity of
thyroid gland
• Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) - growth and secretory activity of
adrenal cortex
• Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
• Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
• Prolactin Hormone (PH)


Posterior Pituitary Gland - answer The hormones are made in the
Hypothalamus and stored here
• Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH) - also known as Vasopressin
• Oxytocin
• CT/MRI for diangosis of pituitary tumor


Thyroid Gland - answer Located anteriorly in the neck directly below
the cricoid cartilage. Has two lobes joined by a thin isthmus
• Thyroxine & Triiodothyronine
• Metabolic rate, growth, and development
• Hormone production depends on sufficient iodine and protein
intake

, Pancreas - answer Islets of Langerhans
• Alpha Cells - Glucagon
• Beta Cells - Insulin
• Delta Cells - Somatostatin (GH inhibitor)


Adrenal Gland - answer Adrenal Cortex:
Mineralcorticoids
• Aldosterone - site of action (kidneys); reabsorption of sodium,
elimination of potassium
Glucocorticoids
• Cortisol - metabolism of carbohydrates, protein, fat; response to
stress, anti-inflammatory response


Catecholamines - answer Hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla
that affect the sympathetic nervous system in stress response
• Norepinephrine
• Epinephrine
• Dopamine
• Monitor for: increased BP, HR, BS, dilated pupils


Negative Feedback - answer A type of regulation that responds to a
change in conditions by initiating responses that will counteract the
change
• Patients on corticosteroid therapy are at risk for adrenal
insufficiency due to negative feedback causing the body to produce
less cortisol


Hypothyroidism (Myxedema) - answer A state resulting from
hyposecretion of thyroid hormone (T3 & T4). TSH will be high
More commonly seen in females age 30-50
Causes

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller BRAINBOOSTERS. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $13.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

67418 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 15 years now

Start selling
$13.99
  • (0)
Add to cart
Added