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1
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The pituitary gland has been called the master gland because its hormones control the function of many target glands and cells. T/F

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True

2
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Glucagon, insulin, and epinephrine exert their action by means of surface (second messenger) receptors. T/F

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True

3
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Hypopituitarism is characterized by a decreased secretion of pituitary hormones. T/F

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True

4
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Hypothyroidism is evidenced by an increased metabolic rate, restlessness, irritability, tachycardia, diarrhea, and heat intolerance. T/F

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False - Hyperthyroidism

5
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Primary adrenal insufficiency, or Addison disease, is caused by destruction of the adrenal gland. T/F

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True

6
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Moon face, buffalo hump, obesity, amenorrhea, and increased facial hair are manifestations of Cushing syndrome. T/F

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True

7
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All cells can use fatty acids interchangeably with glucose for energy.T/F

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False

8
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Insulin is produced by the pancreatic beta cells in the islets of Langerhans. T/F

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True

9
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Hyperglycemia is characterized by headache, difficulty in problem solving, disturbed or altered behavior, coma, and seizures. T/F

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False -hypoglycemia

10
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Chronic complications of diabetes mellitus refer specifically to type 1 diabetes mellitus. T/F

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False- can be either 1 or 2

11
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Graves’ disease is the most common cause of which of the following conditions

  • hyperthyroidism
  • hypo
  • adrenal insufficiency
  • hyperparathyroidism
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hyperthyroidism

12
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding Graves’ disease

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Treatment with thioamides, which are beta-adrenergic blockers, alleviates symptoms related to sympathetic nerve stimulation such as heart palpitations

13
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Permissive, in the context of endocrine function, means that one hormone allows another hormone to act. For example, thyroid hormone is permissive for epinephrine because without thyroid, the receptor for episode would not be synthesized. T/F

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False

14
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Which of the following statements most accurately describes insulin characteristics?

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insulin promotes the expression of glucose transporters on cells to help bring glucose into the cells and consequently lowers blood sugar

15
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Which of the following statements about the s/s of type 1 diabetes is NOT CORRECT?

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The pancreas produces ketones when there is alack of sufficient insulin

16
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There are several complications of type 1 DM that include, but are not limited to, microvascular disease, atherosclerosis, neuropathies, and infection. T/F

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True

17
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Addisons disease is an example of

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Primary adrenal insufficiency

18
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Addison’s diseases is (often or typically) characterized by

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hyperpigmentation

19
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Adrenal crisis represents a potentially life-threatening condition associated with excess glucocorticoids. T/F

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False

20
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Cushing disease is an autoimmune disorder that produces an antibody that stimulates the adrenal gland to produce excess cortisol. T/F

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True

21
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Which of the following symptoms of Cushing disease most likely occurs as a specific consequence of increased androgen release?

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Hair growth on face and neck