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NCSBN – Lesson 8F: Endocrine System Study Guide Brittle hair, lanugo and amenorrhea are findings associated with anorexia nervosa. The lanugo and amenorrhea are a result of the decreased levels of estrogen and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). Other physical findings include reduced metabolic rate, constipation, dry skin, hypotension and bradycardia. Dental erosion, due to vomiting, is seen in both bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa; however, diarrhea is associated with laxative abuse and ...

A patient suspected of having acromegaly has an elevated plasma growth hormone level. In acromegaly, the nurse would also expect the patient's diagnostic results to include a. hyperinsulinemia b. a plasma glucose of less than 70 c. decreased growth hormone levels with an oral glucose challenge test d. a serum sometomedin C (insulin-like growth-factor) of more than 300 - d. a serum somatomedin C (Insulin-like-growth-factor) of more than 300 (rationale- a normal response to growth hormone...

A patient suspected of having acromegaly has an elevated plasma growth hormone (GH) level. In acromegaly, what would the nurse also expect the patient's diagnostic results to indicate? a. Hyperinsulinemia b. Plasma glucose of <70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) c. Decreased GH levels with an oral glucose challenge test d. Elevated levels of plasma insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) Correct Answers d. A normal response to growth hormone (GH) secretion is stimulation of the liver to produce somatomedin...

BIOD 151 Module 6 Exam 2022-2023 Latest Exam w/ Brand New Q & A BIOD 151 Module 6 Exam 2022-2023 Latest Exam w/ Brand New Q & A M6: Exam- Requires Respondus LockDown Browser Due No due date Points 100 Questions 26 Requires Respondus LockDown Browser Time Limit 60 Minutes Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 60 minutes 100 out of 100 Score for this quiz: 100 out of 100 Submitted Feb 16 at 8:50am This attempt took 60 minutes. Question 1 5 1 5 pts Explain ...

What hormones does the pituitary gland produce? - correct answer ACTH, FSH, TSH, GH, LH, Prolactin What hormone does the thyroid produce? - correct answer Thyroxin, Calcitonin What hormone does parathyroid produce? - correct answer Parathormone What hormone does adrenal produce? - correct answer Adrenaline, Aldosterone, Cortisol, Noradenaline What hormone does the pancreas (islets of Langerhans) produce? - correct answer Insulin, Glucagon What hormone do t...

BIOD 151 Module 6 Exam 2022-2023 Latest Exam w/ Brand New Q & A BIOD 151 Module 6 Exam 2022-2023 Latest Exam w/ Brand New Q & A M6: Exam- Requires Respondus LockDown Browser Due No due date Points 100 Questions 26 Requires Respondus LockDown Browser Time Limit 60 Minutes Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 60 minutes 100 out of 100 Score for this quiz: 100 out of 100 Submitted Feb 16 at 8:50am This attempt took 60 minutes. Question 1 5 1 5 pts Explain ...

Hypothalmus and the pituitary hormones - ANSWER Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) - Renal tubules Oxytocin - Smooth Mx in uterus/Mammary glands TSH - Thyroid Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH)- Adrenal Cortex Prolactin-Mammary glands Growth Hormone (GH) - Bones, tissues Gonadotropins (FSH & LH) -Ovaries, testes Endocrine disorders - ANSWER USUALLY... -excess of a specific hormone -deficiency of specific hormone -receptor defect Hypothalmic Disorders - ANSWER Hypothalamus: -controls tempera...

A&P 1 101 Module 6 Lab Exam (GRADED A+) Questions and Answers- Portage Learning- Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to become pregnant. (1) LH acts on the ovary to cause ovulation to occur. (2) LH causes progesterone release to facilitate potential fertilization of the egg and pregnancy. Progesterone is a key hormone for the maintenance of pregnancy. Question 2 5 / 5 pts Would you expect a female to have testosterone in their bloodstream? Explain why or why n...

HESI A2 FILES GUIDECHRISJAY FILES HESI A2 Entrance Exam HESI VOCABULARY Abstain To voluntarily refrain from something. Constrict To draw together or become smaller. Accountable To be responsible. Contingent Dependent. Acute Sudden, intense. Contraindication A reason something is not advisable. Adhere To hold fast or stick together. Convulsive Having or causing shaking of the body. Adverse Undesired, possibly harmful. Cursory Quick, perfunctory, not thorough. Ambivalent Uncertain, ha...

Chapter 9: The Endocrine System Questions and Answers Already Passed Explain how the nervous and endocrine systems differ in (a) the rate of their control, (b) the way in which they communicate with body cells, and (c) the types of body processes they control. a. The nervous system is instantaneous, while the endocrine system takes a few minutes. b. The nervous system connects directly to target cells and organs, while the endocrine system uses hormones and chemical signals to send messages to ...