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PASS OFF: Endocrine System

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Which of the following is the primary function of oxytocin?

Causing uterine contractions and milk letdown (correct)

Inhibiting the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone

Regulating blood sugar levels

Stimulating the release of thyroid hormones

What is the main cause of a thyroid goiter?

Lack of iodine in the diet (correct)

Autoimmune destruction of the thyroid gland

Overproduction of thyroid-stimulating hormone

Excessive production of thyroxine

Which of the following is the primary function of insulin?

Stimulating the breakdown of glycogen to glucose

Signaling the liver and muscles to take up glucose from the bloodstream (correct)

Promoting the conversion of glucose to fat for storage

Increasing the basal metabolic rate

What is the main cause of type I diabetes mellitus?

Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom that could be used to diagnose a patient with hyperthyroidism?

Increased heart rate and body temperature Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland?

The posterior pituitary gland receives hormones from the hypothalamus and stores them for later release into the bloodstream. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?

ADH promotes the reabsorption of water in the kidneys, leading to the production of concentrated urine. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for regulating blood glucose levels by stimulating the uptake of glucose into cells?

Insulin Signup and view all the answers

In type 1 diabetes mellitus, the body's inability to produce sufficient insulin results in which of the following conditions?

Decreased cellular uptake of glucose, leading to hyperglycemia. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of the alpha cells in the pancreatic islets?

Alpha cells produce glucagon, which raises blood glucose levels. Signup and view all the answers