Ch 14: Disorders of the Endocrine Glands

During a significant stress, persons with Addison’s disease may experience: 

hypotension 

Myxedema is associated with:

deficit of T3 and T4

Which of the following pathophysiologic conditions will result in Cushing disease?

excess ACTH production

Which of the following is correct about hyperparathyroidism?

elevates serum calcium

Hyperparathyroidism causes:

bone demineralization

Hormones are chemical messengers that:

regulate body functions

Homeostatic positive feedback loops are the most important in endocrine function, control, and diseases. 

False 

How much of the anterior pituitary much be destroyed in order for the hormonal deficit to become symptomatic? 

75%

All of the following hormones are secreted by the adrenal gland except:

adrenocorticotropin hormone

Severe impairment of all aspects of growth and development, including difficulty feeding, mental retardation, and stunted skeletal growth are associated with: 

cretinism

The most common cause of hypotension is

autoimmune thyroiditis

Which of the following combinations of hormones are released from the posterior pituitary gland? 

ADH and oxytocin 

Which of the following results indicated primary hyperthyroidism?

Increased Total T4, Increased Total T3, and decreased TSH

An effect of long-term glucocorticoid therapy for certain chronic diseases:

increased secretion from the adrenal cortex gland

Which is a symptom of 21 β-hydroxylase deficiency?

It can lead to increased pituitary ACTH production

Long-term intake of glucocorticoids is likely to cause:

decreased secretions from the adrenal cortex gland

Hormone associated with an anti-inflammatory response

glucocorticoids

When high levels of T3 and T4 from the thyroid gland inhibit secretion of TSH and TRH, this is an example of control by:

negative feedback

Primary adrenal insufficiency is manifested by:

hyponatremia and hypoglycemia

Diabetes insipidus causes polyuria because

of deficit of ADH