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*hypothalamus* - *pituitary gland* - *thyroid* - *parathyroid* - *adrenal glands* - pancreas - ovaries - testes - pineal gland The major endocrine glands include... ovaries Which is the only endocrine gland that incorporates a positive feedback system rather than a negative feedback system? - cal...

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NUR 230 Exam 6 Questions and Correct
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- *hypothalamus*
- *pituitary gland*
- *thyroid*
- *parathyroid*
- *adrenal glands*
- pancreas
- ovaries
- testes
- pineal gland ✅The major endocrine glands include...

ovaries ✅Which is the only endocrine gland that incorporates a positive feedback
system rather than a negative feedback system?

- caloric requirements
- oxygen consumption
- carbohydrate & lipid metabolism
- growth & development
- central nervous system function ✅Thyroid hormones produce an impact on these
bodily functions...

1. The hypothalamus secretes TRH (thyrotropin releasing hormone).
2. TRH stimulates the anterior pituitary gland to produce TSH (thyroid stimulating
hormone).
3. TSH stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete T3 & T4.
4. The hypothalamus stops production of TRH when T3 & T4 have reached an
acceptable level in the bloodstream. ✅Describe the negative feedback loop for when
thyroid hormone levels are low.

- *tachycardia*
- *hypertension*
- *tachypnea*
- dysrhythmias
- palpitations
- systolic murmurs ✅What are the cardiovascular & respiratory S/S of
hyperthyroidism?

- angina
- cardiac hypertrophy
- dyspnea
- weakness
- *goiter* ✅Which S/S are shared by hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism?

, - *bradycardia*
- *varied BP (typically hypotension)*
- *decreased breathing capacity*
- decreased force of heart contractions
- heart failure ✅What are the cardiovascular & respiratory S/S of hypothyroidism?

- *increased appetite & thirst*
- *weight loss*
- *diarrhea*
- hyperactive bowel sounds
- hepatomegaly
- splenomegaly ✅What are the GI S/S of hyperthyroidism?

- *decreased appetite*
- *weight gain*
- *constipation*
- enlarged, scaly tongue
- distended abdomen
- celiac disease ✅What are the GI S/S of hypothyroidism?

- *hair loss*
- *fine, silky hair*
- *diaphoresis*
- palmar erythema
- thin, brittle nails
- vitiligo
- digital clubbing ✅What are the integumentary S/S of hyperthyroidism?

- *dry, sparse hair*
- *dry, thick, cold skin*
- *decreased sweating*
- pallor
- thick, brittle nails
- puffy face
- poor mucosal turgor ✅What are the integumentary S/S of hypothyroidism?

- dependent edema
- proximal muscle wasting
- osteoporosis ✅What are the musculoskeletal S/S of hyperthyroidism?

- fatigue
- slow movements
- muscle aches & pains
- arthralgia ✅What are the musculoskeletal S/S of hypothyroidism?

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