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ACP 102 2026 FINAL EXAM IVY TECH
COMPLETE (150) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES|GUARANTEED PASS.
ACP
Prepare for the ACP 102 Final Exam – Ivy Tech with practice questions
covering patient care, medical terminology, healthcare procedures,
communication skills, safety standards, and clinical support concepts.
This study guide helps reinforce essential healthcare knowledge and
supports effective exam preparation. Designed to improve clinical
understanding and boost confidence in healthcare and patient care
responsibilities. Suitable for healthcare, nursing assistant, and allied
health students.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Section 1: Endocrine System (Questions 1-15)
Q1. Which of the following hormones is released by the posterior pituitary?
• A) Growth Hormone (GH)
• B) Prolactin
• C) Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
• D) Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Answer: C) Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Rationale: The posterior pituitary stores and releases ADH and oxytocin, which are
actually synthesized in the hypothalamus. The anterior pituitary produces GH, prolactin,
TSH, and others.
Q2. A patient has high blood glucose, excessive thirst, and frequent urination. Which
endocrine disorder is most likely?
• A) Diabetes Insipidus
• B) Diabetes Mellitus
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• C) Cushing's Syndrome
• D) Hyperthyroidism
Answer: B) Diabetes Mellitus
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus results from insufficient insulin or insulin resistance, leading
to hyperglycemia. The kidneys cannot reabsorb all the glucose, causing osmotic diuresis
(frequent urination) and compensatory thirst. Diabetes insipidus (A) involves ADH
deficiency but no hyperglycemia.
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Q3. What is the primary function of calcitonin?
• A) Increase blood calcium levels
• B) Decrease blood calcium levels
• C) Increase blood glucose
• D) Decrease blood glucose
Answer: B) Decrease blood calcium levels
Rationale: Calcitonin is released by the thyroid gland when blood calcium is too high. It
inhibits osteoclast activity (reducing bone resorption) and increases calcium excretion by
the kidneys, thereby lowering blood calcium.
Q4. Which gland is often called the "master gland" because it controls other endocrine
glands?
• A) Hypothalamus
• B) Pituitary gland
• C) Pineal gland
• D) Thyroid gland
Answer: B) Pituitary gland
Rationale: The anterior pituitary secretes tropic hormones (TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH) that
stimulate other endocrine glands. However, the hypothalamus actually controls the
pituitary, so some texts call the hypothalamus the true "master."
Q5. Cortisol is secreted by which zone of the adrenal cortex?
• A) Zona glomerulosa
• B) Zona fasciculata
• C) Zona reticularis
• D) Adrenal medulla
Answer: B) Zona fasciculata
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Rationale: The adrenal cortex has three layers: zona glomerulosa (mineralocorticoids like
aldosterone), zona fasciculata (glucocorticoids like cortisol), and zona reticularis
(androgens).
Q6. A person with Graves' disease would most likely exhibit which symptoms?
• A) Weight gain, cold intolerance, bradycardia
• B) Weight loss, heat intolerance, tachycardia
• C) Hyperpigmentation, hypotension, hyponatremia
• D) Muscle weakness, hypercalcemia, kidney stones
Answer: B) Weight loss, heat intolerance, tachycardia
Rationale: Graves' disease is autoimmune hyperthyroidism. Excess thyroid hormone
increases metabolic rate, causing weight loss, heat intolerance, sweating, and tachycardia
(fast heart rate).
Q7. What is the effect of parathyroid hormone (PTH) on bones?
• A) Increases bone deposition
• B) Increases bone resorption
• C) Increases bone density
• D) Has no effect on bones
Answer: B) Increases bone resorption
Rationale: PTH is released when blood calcium is low. It stimulates osteoclasts to break
down bone matrix, releasing calcium and phosphate into the blood.
Q8. Which hormone is released by the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets?
• A) Insulin
• B) Glucagon
• C) Somatostatin
ACP 102 2026 FINAL EXAM IVY TECH
COMPLETE (150) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES|GUARANTEED PASS.
ACP
Prepare for the ACP 102 Final Exam – Ivy Tech with practice questions
covering patient care, medical terminology, healthcare procedures,
communication skills, safety standards, and clinical support concepts.
This study guide helps reinforce essential healthcare knowledge and
supports effective exam preparation. Designed to improve clinical
understanding and boost confidence in healthcare and patient care
responsibilities. Suitable for healthcare, nursing assistant, and allied
health students.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Section 1: Endocrine System (Questions 1-15)
Q1. Which of the following hormones is released by the posterior pituitary?
• A) Growth Hormone (GH)
• B) Prolactin
• C) Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
• D) Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Answer: C) Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Rationale: The posterior pituitary stores and releases ADH and oxytocin, which are
actually synthesized in the hypothalamus. The anterior pituitary produces GH, prolactin,
TSH, and others.
Q2. A patient has high blood glucose, excessive thirst, and frequent urination. Which
endocrine disorder is most likely?
• A) Diabetes Insipidus
• B) Diabetes Mellitus
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• C) Cushing's Syndrome
• D) Hyperthyroidism
Answer: B) Diabetes Mellitus
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus results from insufficient insulin or insulin resistance, leading
to hyperglycemia. The kidneys cannot reabsorb all the glucose, causing osmotic diuresis
(frequent urination) and compensatory thirst. Diabetes insipidus (A) involves ADH
deficiency but no hyperglycemia.
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Q3. What is the primary function of calcitonin?
• A) Increase blood calcium levels
• B) Decrease blood calcium levels
• C) Increase blood glucose
• D) Decrease blood glucose
Answer: B) Decrease blood calcium levels
Rationale: Calcitonin is released by the thyroid gland when blood calcium is too high. It
inhibits osteoclast activity (reducing bone resorption) and increases calcium excretion by
the kidneys, thereby lowering blood calcium.
Q4. Which gland is often called the "master gland" because it controls other endocrine
glands?
• A) Hypothalamus
• B) Pituitary gland
• C) Pineal gland
• D) Thyroid gland
Answer: B) Pituitary gland
Rationale: The anterior pituitary secretes tropic hormones (TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH) that
stimulate other endocrine glands. However, the hypothalamus actually controls the
pituitary, so some texts call the hypothalamus the true "master."
Q5. Cortisol is secreted by which zone of the adrenal cortex?
• A) Zona glomerulosa
• B) Zona fasciculata
• C) Zona reticularis
• D) Adrenal medulla
Answer: B) Zona fasciculata
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Rationale: The adrenal cortex has three layers: zona glomerulosa (mineralocorticoids like
aldosterone), zona fasciculata (glucocorticoids like cortisol), and zona reticularis
(androgens).
Q6. A person with Graves' disease would most likely exhibit which symptoms?
• A) Weight gain, cold intolerance, bradycardia
• B) Weight loss, heat intolerance, tachycardia
• C) Hyperpigmentation, hypotension, hyponatremia
• D) Muscle weakness, hypercalcemia, kidney stones
Answer: B) Weight loss, heat intolerance, tachycardia
Rationale: Graves' disease is autoimmune hyperthyroidism. Excess thyroid hormone
increases metabolic rate, causing weight loss, heat intolerance, sweating, and tachycardia
(fast heart rate).
Q7. What is the effect of parathyroid hormone (PTH) on bones?
• A) Increases bone deposition
• B) Increases bone resorption
• C) Increases bone density
• D) Has no effect on bones
Answer: B) Increases bone resorption
Rationale: PTH is released when blood calcium is low. It stimulates osteoclasts to break
down bone matrix, releasing calcium and phosphate into the blood.
Q8. Which hormone is released by the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets?
• A) Insulin
• B) Glucagon
• C) Somatostatin
