Exam 10 JAN

Question 1 of 15

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Vasopressin and epinephrine have

Select one of the following:

  • the same effect on the plasma glucose level

  • opposite effect on the plasma glucose level

  • same effect on the blood pressure

  • opposite effects on the blood pressure

Explanation

Question 2 of 15

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a direct relationship exists between

Select one of the following:

  • parathyroid hormone and calcium in urine

  • triiodothyronine and fat reserves

  • cortisol and plasma glucose levels

  • oxytocin and pain relief

Explanation

Question 3 of 15

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deoxygenated blood moves from the ___ atrium through the ____ valve.

Select one of the following:

  • right - bicuspid

  • right - tricuspid

  • left - bicuspid

  • left - tricuspid

Explanation

Question 4 of 15

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Dr. Gray analyzed a urine sample from her patient Scarlet. The sample had a very low osmolarity and a very low level of calcium. Consequently, Dr. Gray correctly diagnosed that Scarlet had ___ vasopressin levels and ____ parathyroid hormone levels

Select one of the following:

  • increased - decreased

  • increased - increased

  • decreased - decreased

  • decreased - increased

Explanation

Question 5 of 15

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When we jump in our "hot tube" and go back a couple thousand years, we find that we typically tower over (are taller) than most of the people from then. When dining with them, we find that their food supplies are quite meager. Consequently, we quickly and correctly realize that they most likely have ____ levels when compared to us.

Select one of the following:

  • decreased cortisol

  • increased cortisol

  • decreased parathyroid hormone

  • increased parathyroid hormone

Explanation

Question 6 of 15

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patient X regularly produces an antibody that acts as an antagonist for the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) receptors. AS a result, in this patient's blood, we fine ____ thyroxine and ____ thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Select one of the following:

  • decreased - decreased

  • increased - decreased

  • decreased - increased

  • increased - increased

Explanation

Question 7 of 15

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while more abundant in the blood, _____ is commonly converted by the effectors and is ____ non polar than the other thyroid endocrine

Select one of the following:

  • T3 - less

  • T3 - more

  • T4 - less

  • T4 - more

Explanation

Question 8 of 15

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You learn that your Art History classmate (35 year old; "5th year senior" forever) has started to take growth hormone (not medically prescribed). You correctly expect that he will soon

Select one of the following:

  • have increased endocrine release by his liver

  • grow a couple of inches taller

  • have a lower blood glucose level

  • have longer periods of isometric contractions

Explanation

Question 9 of 15

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your video-game addicted sister broke her femur (thigh bone) too easily last mother even though your mom made sure that you sister had plenty of calcium in her diet. you are not surprised when her doctor determine that has has a(n)

Select one of the following:

  • underactive parathyroid gland

  • underachieve adrenal gland

  • deficit in her exposure to the sun

  • problem with her epiphyseal plates

Explanation

Question 10 of 15

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Mrs. Flarplord Baggins has recently tracked down her nemesis, Dr. Fotis, and attacked him with her new Crabix that effectively eliminates all of the calcium within Alex's cells and his extracellular fluid. After being impacted by Crabix, Alex will

Select one of the following:

  • have his parathyroid hormone levels drop

  • have an increase in his crystalline calcium

  • have a less than 10% change in his total calcium

  • all three statements are correct

Explanation

Question 11 of 15

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while sitting a family dinner, you get stuck next to your oversight and oversharing aunt. She's telling you about her raised blood pressure, recent diabetes diagnosis, and instant battles with the latest circulating viruses. When you get a word into the conversation, you correctly recommend that she have her primary care physician screen her specifically for

Select one of the following:

  • addison's syndrome

  • iodine deficiency

  • Cushing's syndrome

  • Grave's disease

Explanation

Question 12 of 15

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Despite his large intake of milk to wash down his food, Cookie Monster learns at a recent checkup that his bones are weakened. When learning this problem, his friends on Sesame Street correctly tell him that his condition is likely due to

Select one of the following:

  • his stomach not being able to correctly absorb the calcium that he ingests

  • a problem with is liver endocrines

  • both statements are correct

  • neither statement is correct

Explanation

Question 13 of 15

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Yeah! After all the year in school, you are finally able to solo with your very first patient. She complains of being hot all the time and not being able to add any weight to her bony frame. However, otherwise she feels in good spirits and with good energy. You correctly diagnose her with ____ due to ____.

Select one of the following:

  • hyperthyroidism - autoimmune disease

  • hypothyroidism - iodine deficiency

  • hypothyroidism - autoimmune disease

  • all three statements are correct

Explanation

Question 14 of 15

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Which is a correct statement about cortisol?

Select one of the following:

  • it is produced by the adrenal cortex

  • it will never alter DNA transcription

  • both statements are correct

  • neither statement is correct

Explanation

Question 15 of 15

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Brutus Buckeye has been feeling poorly lately (not just due to his underperforming team). Tests reveal that he has hypothyroidism (who knew a nut had a thyroid). Without correction, Brutus will

Select one of the following:

  • experience increasing energy levels

  • have decreased production of the thyroid hormones in the colloid

  • both statements are correct

  • neither statement is correct

Explanation

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