NUR209 MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING II EXAM 3 REVIEW BUNDLE 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+

NUR209 MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING II
EXAM 3 REVIEW BUNDLE 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+

◉ How do endocrine glands release hormones? Answer: Directly into
the bloodstream


◉ Why is the pancreas unique? Answer: It is BOTH endocrine and
exocrine


◉ Insulin does what? Answer: Lowers blood sugar


◉ Glucagon does what? Answer: Raises blood sugar


◉ What is exocrine pancreas function? Answer: Digestion


◉ Where do digestive enzymes go? Answer: Common bile duct —>
duodenum


◉ Amylase breaks down? Answer: Carbohydrates


◉ Lipase breaks down? Answer: Fats (Lipids)

, ◉ Protease/Trypsin breaks down? Answer: Protein


◉ Why is the pituitary called the master gland? Answer: Controls other
endocrine glands


◉ Where is the pituitary gland located? Answer: Base of the brain


◉ GH does what? Answer: Tissue growth


◉ TSH stimulates what? Answer: Thyroid gland


◉ ACTH stimulates what? Answer: Adrenal Cortex


◉ Prolactin affects what? Answer: - Breast tissue
- Breast milk


◉ FSH & LH are called what? Answer: Gonadotropins (SEX hormones)


◉ FSH & LH regulate what? Answer: - Testosterone
- Sperm
- Ova
- Estrogen
- Progesterone