NUR209 EXAM 3 2026 CERTIFICATION TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED
◉ Which gland secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine?
a. Thyroid
b. Pituitary
c. Pancreas
d. Adrenal medulla. Answer: d. Adrenal medulla
The adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine.
◉ Where in the body are mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids
produced?
a. Adrenal cortex
b. Adrenal medulla
c. Pancreas
d. Hypothalamus. Answer: a. Adrenal cortex
Mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids are the products of the
adrenal cortex.
,◉ Which gland secretes androgenic hormones?
a. Adrenal cortex
b. Hypothalamus
c. Pancreas
d. Pituitary. Answer: a. Adrenal cortex
The adrenal cortex secretes the androgenic hormones.
◉ Which action describes a function of aldosterone?
a. Conserve water
b. Excrete sodium
c. Constrict blood vessels
d. Excrete phosphorus. Answer: a. Conserve water
Aldosterone is classified as a mineralocorticoid. It promotes
conservation of water by acting on the kidneys to retain sodium in
exchange for potassium, which is excreted in the urine.
◉ Which corticoid counteracts the inflammatory response?
,a. Thyroxine
b. Cortisol
c. Insulin
d. Norepinephrine. Answer: b. Cortisol
Cortisol is the corticoid that counteracts the inflammatory process.
Thyroxine is secreted by the thyroid gland. Insulin is secreted by the
beta cells of the pancreas. It is responsible for regulation of blood
glucose levels. Norepinephrine is secreted by the adrenal medulla in
response to stimulation from the sympathetic nervous system. It
functions as a pressor (causing blood vessel constriction) hormone
to maintain blood pressure.
◉ Which gland is the only gland that is both an endocrine gland and
an exocrine gland?
a. Thyroid
b. Hypothalamus
c. Pancreas
d. Parathyroid. Answer: c. Pancreas
, The pancreas acts as an endocrine gland, secreting insulin directly
into the bloodstream, and an exocrine gland, secreting digestive
enzymes through ducts.
◉ Which statement accurately describes endocrine glands?
a. Endocrine glands release secretions directly into the bloodstream.
b. Endocrine glands release secretions via a duct into the
bloodstream.
c. Endocrine glands hold secretions in a reservoir until needed.
d. Endocrine glands can produce constantly for body needs.. Answer:
a. Endocrine glands release secretions directly into the bloodstream.
Endocrine glands secrete directly into the bloodstream, whereas
exocrine glands secrete via a duct.
◉ The nurse is caring for a patient who has been experiencing
infertility. Which statement indicates that the patient understands
the impact of inadequate luteinizing hormone (LH) levels?
a. "Since luteinizing hormone maintains my secondary sex
characteristics, low levels explain my small breasts."
b. "Low levels of luteinizing hormone cause the swelling I experience
during my menstrual cycle."
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED
◉ Which gland secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine?
a. Thyroid
b. Pituitary
c. Pancreas
d. Adrenal medulla. Answer: d. Adrenal medulla
The adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine.
◉ Where in the body are mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids
produced?
a. Adrenal cortex
b. Adrenal medulla
c. Pancreas
d. Hypothalamus. Answer: a. Adrenal cortex
Mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids are the products of the
adrenal cortex.
,◉ Which gland secretes androgenic hormones?
a. Adrenal cortex
b. Hypothalamus
c. Pancreas
d. Pituitary. Answer: a. Adrenal cortex
The adrenal cortex secretes the androgenic hormones.
◉ Which action describes a function of aldosterone?
a. Conserve water
b. Excrete sodium
c. Constrict blood vessels
d. Excrete phosphorus. Answer: a. Conserve water
Aldosterone is classified as a mineralocorticoid. It promotes
conservation of water by acting on the kidneys to retain sodium in
exchange for potassium, which is excreted in the urine.
◉ Which corticoid counteracts the inflammatory response?
,a. Thyroxine
b. Cortisol
c. Insulin
d. Norepinephrine. Answer: b. Cortisol
Cortisol is the corticoid that counteracts the inflammatory process.
Thyroxine is secreted by the thyroid gland. Insulin is secreted by the
beta cells of the pancreas. It is responsible for regulation of blood
glucose levels. Norepinephrine is secreted by the adrenal medulla in
response to stimulation from the sympathetic nervous system. It
functions as a pressor (causing blood vessel constriction) hormone
to maintain blood pressure.
◉ Which gland is the only gland that is both an endocrine gland and
an exocrine gland?
a. Thyroid
b. Hypothalamus
c. Pancreas
d. Parathyroid. Answer: c. Pancreas
, The pancreas acts as an endocrine gland, secreting insulin directly
into the bloodstream, and an exocrine gland, secreting digestive
enzymes through ducts.
◉ Which statement accurately describes endocrine glands?
a. Endocrine glands release secretions directly into the bloodstream.
b. Endocrine glands release secretions via a duct into the
bloodstream.
c. Endocrine glands hold secretions in a reservoir until needed.
d. Endocrine glands can produce constantly for body needs.. Answer:
a. Endocrine glands release secretions directly into the bloodstream.
Endocrine glands secrete directly into the bloodstream, whereas
exocrine glands secrete via a duct.
◉ The nurse is caring for a patient who has been experiencing
infertility. Which statement indicates that the patient understands
the impact of inadequate luteinizing hormone (LH) levels?
a. "Since luteinizing hormone maintains my secondary sex
characteristics, low levels explain my small breasts."
b. "Low levels of luteinizing hormone cause the swelling I experience
during my menstrual cycle."
