BIOD 331 | NURS 231 Pathophysiology
MODULE 9 EXAM
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,1. Signs and symptoms of Addison's disease include each of the following
EXCEPT:
A. Hyperpigmenta on
B. Hypotension
C. Weight loss
D. Hyperglycemia
Correct Answer: D. Hyperglycemia
Verified Explana#on:
Addison’s disease is a chronic adrenal insufficiency leading to decreased cor sol
and aldosterone, resul ng in hypotension (from salt was ng), weight loss, and
hyperpigmenta on (from elevated ACTH cross-reac ng with melanocor n
receptors). Hypoglycemia is common due to deficient gluconeogenesis, not
hyperglycemia.
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2. Addison's disease is due to which of the following:
A. Thyroid dysfunc on
B. Pituitary dysfunc on
C. Adrenal gland dysfunc on
D. Pancrea c dysfunc on
, Correct Answer: C. Adrenal gland dysfunc on
Verified Explana#on:
Addison’s disease primarily arises from destruc on or dysfunc on of the adrenal
cortex, leading to glucocor coid and mineralocor coid deficiency. This
differen ates it from secondary adrenal insufficiency (pituitary) or disorders of
other endocrine glands.
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3. T/F: An endocrine hormone is released into circula on to act on a target organ.
Correct Answer: True
Verified Explana#on:
By defini on, endocrine hormones are secreted directly into the bloodstream and
exert their effects on distant target organs, dis nguishing them from paracrine
(local) and autocrine (self-targeted) signaling.
4. What syndrome has an increased produc#on of glucocor#coids?:
A. Addison’s
B. Cushing’s
C. Myxedema
D. Graves’
MODULE 9 EXAM
Actual Questions and Verified Answers
100% Guarantee Pass
Portage Learning, Geneva College
Inside you will get:
Updated Module 9 Exam
True & False Questions
Multiple Choice Questions and Answers
Expert-Verified Explanations
,1. Signs and symptoms of Addison's disease include each of the following
EXCEPT:
A. Hyperpigmenta on
B. Hypotension
C. Weight loss
D. Hyperglycemia
Correct Answer: D. Hyperglycemia
Verified Explana#on:
Addison’s disease is a chronic adrenal insufficiency leading to decreased cor sol
and aldosterone, resul ng in hypotension (from salt was ng), weight loss, and
hyperpigmenta on (from elevated ACTH cross-reac ng with melanocor n
receptors). Hypoglycemia is common due to deficient gluconeogenesis, not
hyperglycemia.
---
2. Addison's disease is due to which of the following:
A. Thyroid dysfunc on
B. Pituitary dysfunc on
C. Adrenal gland dysfunc on
D. Pancrea c dysfunc on
, Correct Answer: C. Adrenal gland dysfunc on
Verified Explana#on:
Addison’s disease primarily arises from destruc on or dysfunc on of the adrenal
cortex, leading to glucocor coid and mineralocor coid deficiency. This
differen ates it from secondary adrenal insufficiency (pituitary) or disorders of
other endocrine glands.
---
3. T/F: An endocrine hormone is released into circula on to act on a target organ.
Correct Answer: True
Verified Explana#on:
By defini on, endocrine hormones are secreted directly into the bloodstream and
exert their effects on distant target organs, dis nguishing them from paracrine
(local) and autocrine (self-targeted) signaling.
4. What syndrome has an increased produc#on of glucocor#coids?:
A. Addison’s
B. Cushing’s
C. Myxedema
D. Graves’
