NR507 Week 5 Quiz (V1,Up-to-date, )/ NR 507 Week 5 Quiz: Advanced Pathophysiology: Chamberlain College of Nursing (100% Verified Questions & Answers)

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,  The central nervous system stimulates hypothalamus-releasing factor, which acts on the

anterior pituitary gland to secrete thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and stimulates the

release of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).

Question 3



Hormones are effective communicators because they

 are regularly synthesized in response to cellular and tissue activities.

 increase their secretion in response to rising hormone levels.

 are rapidly degraded once they enter the cell.

 decrease their secretion in response to rising plasma hormone levels.

Question 4



When insulin binds its receptors on muscle cells, an increase in glucose uptake by the muscle

cells is the result. This is an example of a _____ effect by a hormone.

 direct

 pharmacologic

 synergistic

 permissive

Question 5



What effect does aldosterone have on fluid and electrolyte imbalances?

 It directly increases calcium reabsorption.

 It directly increases sodium reabsorption.

,  It directly increases magnesium reabsorption.

 It directly increases water reabsorption.

Question 6



Which hormone is involved in the regulation of serum calcium levels?

 Triiodothyronine (T3)

 Thyroxine (T4)

 Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

 Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Question 7



Which of the following hormones acts on its target cell via a second messenger?

 Testosterone

 Thyroxine

 Estrogen

 Angiotensin II

Question 8



What hormone or electrolyte imbalance slows down the rate of secretion of parathyroid hormone

(PTH)?

 Increased levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

 Decreased serum magnesium levels

 Decreased levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)