Which of the following is considered a physical reaction to a stressor?
Increased Heart Rate
Prolonged stress inhibits the body's immune responses
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Increasing The Release Of Cortisol
Which of these assessments would help to identify an endocrine problem in a child?
Tracking the child's development on a standard growth chart
Chessie will have surgery next week to have her pituitary gland removed. She asks what effects this might have on her overall health. Which of the following conditions could she experience after this type of surgery?
Hypothyroidism
Which of the following hormone categories requires G-protein to activate enzymes inside a cell?
Nonsteroidal
Which type of hormone can cross a cell membrane easily?
Steroidal
Which hormones are made of amino acids and do not cross cell membranes easily?
Nonsteroidal
Which of the following local hormones that typically are produced close to their target calls are produced by many body organs?
Prostaglandins
The ___ hormones turn genes on or off in the nucleus.
Steroidal
Which gland or organ secretes epinephrine and aldosterone?
Adrenal
The ___ gland secretes the hormone calcitonin.
Thyroid
Which gland or organ secretes growth hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone?
Anterior pituitary
Which gland or organ has cells that release glucagon?
Pancreas
Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin are released by the ___.
Posterior Pituitary Gland
Which gland or organ releases luteinizing hormone?
Anterior Pituitary
The ___ gland releases PTH.
Parathyroid
Which hormone stimulates the contraction of the prostate and vas deferens during male sexual arousal?
Oxytocin
Which of these hormones decreases blood sugar?
Insulin
Which hormone increases blood sugar?
Glucagon
Which hormone stimulates the body to retain sodium and water and is important for maintaining blood pressure?
Aldosterone
Which hormone increases energy production by cells, stimulates protein synthesis, and speeds up the repair of damaged tissues?
Thyroid Hormones
The hormone ___ lowers blood calcium by activating osteoblasts, which use excess blood calcium to build new bone tissues.
calcitonin
The hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to release hormones is ___.
TSH
Which of the following hormones decreases protein synthesis and inflammation?
Cortisol
The ___ secretes a hormone called erythropoietin, which stimulates blood cell production.
Kidney
The hormone atrial natriuretic peptide is released by which organ?
Heart
Which of the following releases melatonin, which regulates a person's Biological clock?
Pineal Body
The ___ releases thymosin, which promotes the production of T cells.
Thymus
Which of the following stimulates red blood cell production?
Erythropoietin
___ regulates circadian rhythms.
Melatonin
Which hormone, released by heart, regulates blood pressure?
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
The hormone that stimulates production of T lymphocytes is ___?
Thymosin
When the thyroid gland does not produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormones, a condition called ______ may result.
Myxedema
Which of the following is the results of excess growth hormone in children?
Gigantism
A high glucose level due to the inadequate secretion of insulin is ___.
Diabetes Mellitus
Which of the following is the result of an excess in growth hormone in adults?
Acromegaly
___ is due to congenital hypothyroidism.
Cretinism
In which of the following conditions is too much cortisol produced?
Cushing's Syndrome
___ is a condition in which too little growth hormone is produced in childhood.
Dwarfism
When a person develops antibodies that attack the thyroid gland, causing the thyroid to produce too many thyroid hormones, that person has___.
Graves' Disease
Clara Simmons, a 62 year old patient, has come to the medical office with a complaint of weight gain and puffy hands and feet. "This isn't like me,," she says. "I exercise regularly and watch my diet." When you check her vital signs, you find that her blood pressure is 84/50, her heart rate is 56, and her respirations are 12. For which of the following disorders might you expect the physician to test?
Myxedema
Richard is a 36-year-old patient who is complaining of insomnia and weight loss. He tells you his heart often races. Richard's current weight is 126, and in his chart you notice that at his last visit 3 months ago, his weight was 142. He seems anxious while you are conducting the interview. For which of the following disorders might you expect the physician to test?
Graves' Disease
Mr. Harrison came to the office last week because he was confused and concerned by recent physical developments. His hands and feet seem to be getting bigger, and he is developing gaps between his teeth. He is here today for a follow-up visit, and the physician informs him that he has a pituitary tumor that needs to be removed. Mr. Harrison's symptoms are typical of which of the following disorders?
Acromegaly
A person with ___ will have thin skin high glucose levels, thin extremities, and a large abdomen.
Cushing's Syndrome [Show Less]