Parathyroid Disorders and Cushing Syndrome Quiz
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Which of the following hormones is directly released from a neuron in the posterior pituitary?

  • Oxytocin
  • TSH
  • ADH (correct)
  • ACTH

Which hormone stimulates milk production?

  • ADH
  • ACTH
  • Oxytocin (correct)
  • TSH

Which hormone targets the reproductive system and stimulates the production of sex hormones by the gonads?

  • FSH
  • ACTH
  • LH (correct)
  • Prolactin

Which layer of the adrenal cortex releases mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)?

<p>Zona Glomerulosa (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is responsible for converting testosterone into estrogen?

<p>Aromatase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance?

<p>Type II diabetes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is released by the anterior pituitary and promotes sodium and water excretion?

<p>Aldosterone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is released by the kidney into the bone marrow and stimulates the production of red blood cells?

<p>EPO (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is released by the parathyroid gland and stimulates osteoclasts, causing calcium to be released from bones and into the blood for circulation?

<p>Parathyroid hormone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct function of thrombin?

<p>Converts fibrinogen into fibrin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of veins?

<p>Contain valves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is blocked by NSAIDs?

<p>Cyclooxygenase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of hyperparathyroidism?

<p>Bones becoming soft and deformed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of hypoparathyroidism?

<p>Fatal tetany in 3-4 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does reabsorption of glucose primarily occur in the nephron?

<p>Proximal tubule (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the role of the SA node in the cardiac cycle?

<p>The SA node generates its own action potential to spread throughout the heart. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major difference between normal action potentials and cardiac action potentials?

<p>Cardiac action potentials have a longer action potential. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which wave in the ECG corresponds to the repolarization of the ventricles?

<p>T wave (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a major component of blood?

<p>Hemoglobin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these plasma proteins is responsible for maintaining blood osmolarity?

<p>Albumin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of basophils in the immune response?

<p>Release histamine and stimulate immune response (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone causes water reabsorption in the collecting duct?

<p>ADH (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone causes Na+ reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule and potassium secretion?

<p>aldosterone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is released by the liver to constrict blood vessels and stimulate the secretion of aldosterone?

<p>angiotensin II (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is released by the kidneys in response to low blood pressure and causes an enzyme cascade and the release of angiotensin?

<p>renin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is secreted by the kidneys in the proximal and distal tubules to regulate pH?

<p>Acid (H+) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is reabsorbed by the kidneys in the proximal and distal tubules to regulate pH?

<p>Bicarbonate (HCO3-) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which condition does vomiting lead to metabolic alkalosis?

<p>Alkalosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which condition does diarrhea lead to metabolic acidosis?

<p>Acidosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which condition does hyperventilation lead to respiratory alkalosis?

<p>Alkalosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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