MMSC 436 Hormones Practice Exam Questions Solved Correctly.
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NSC 233
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NSC 233
The three levels of dysfunction that may be evaluated in a patient with an endocrine problem are primary, secondary, and tertiary. The possible defective sites that correspond to these primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of dysfunction are respectively - Answer D. Target gland, pituitary, hy...
MMSC 436 Hormones Practice Exam
Questions Solved Correctly.
The three levels of dysfunction that may be evaluated in a patient with an endocrine problem are
primary, secondary, and tertiary. The possible defective sites that correspond to these primary,
secondary, and tertiary levels of dysfunction are respectively - Answer D. Target gland, pituitary,
hypothalamus
Pituitary secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is inhibited by elevated levels of: - Answer
B. Cortisol
An example of ectopic hormone production would be: - Answer C. Growth hormone production by
lung tumors
The definitive diagnosis of primary adrenal insufficiency requires demonstration of: - Answer C.
Impaired response to ACTH stimulation
As a screening test for Cushing's syndrome, the physician wishes to see whether a patient exhibits
normal diurnal rhythm of his cortisol secretion. At what time should the specimens be drawn for plasma
cortisol determination? (daytime work schedule) - Answer C. 8am, 6pm
The parent substance of all steroid hormones is: - Answer D. cholesterol
Which is normally the most abundant corticosteroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex? - Answer
A. Cortisol
Which of the following statements regarding adrenal cortical dysfunction is true? - Answer B. Cushing
syndrome is associated with glucose intolerance
Which of the following is the mechanism causing Cushing disease? - Answer A. Excess secretion of
pituitary ACTH
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