Endocrine System (Exam Mode)

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1.

Which of the following hormones causes increased atrial pressure and decreases sodium reabsorption in the kidneys?
- A.
  
  Atrial natriuretic peptide
- B.
  
  PTH
- C.
  
  Aldosterone
- D.
  
  Vasopressin
2.

Angiotensin I is changed by which of the following into Angiotensin II?
- A.
  
  ACE
- B.
  
  AVT
- C.
  
  Pepsin
- D.
  
  Adenosine
3.

Which of the following is not a cause of peripheral edema?
- A.
  
  Increased capillary permeability
- B.
  
  Reduced levels of plasma proteins
- C.
  
  Heart failure
- D.
  
  Decreased capillary output
4.

Which of the following during an electrocardiogram is associated with hypokalemia?
- A.
  
  QRS complex
- B.
  
  U wave
- C.
  
  PR segment
- D.
  
  ST segment
5.

Which of the following is not generally associated with a 2nd degree (Mobitz Type 1) AV block?
- A.
  
  Usually asymptomatic
- B.
  
  Nonsequential (P wave then QRS complex)
- C.
  
  Increased PR segment/interval
- D.
  
  70% Fatal
6.

An S3 heart sound is often associated with?
- A.
  
  CHF
- B.
  
  COPD
- C.
  
  Atrial fib.
- D.
  
  Ventricular fib.
7.

Mean arterial pressure is the product of:
- A.
  
  TPR x SV
- B.
  
  TPR x CO
- C.
  
  CO/SV
- D.
  
  SV/EDV
8.

During phase 3 of the myocardial action potential which ion is moving the most?
- A.
  
  K+
- B.
  
  Ca+
- C.
  
  Na+
- D.
  
  Ca2+
9.

An ejection fraction can be calculated as:
- A.
  
  SV/TPR
- B.
  
  CO/TPR
- C.
  
  SV/EDV
- D.
  
  CO/EDV
10.

Which of the following is not a bradykinin effect?
- A.
  
  Elevated capillary permeability
- B.
  
  Elevated pain levels
- C.
  
  Elevated vasodilation response
- D.
  
  Elevated prothrombin secretion
11.

PAH is secreted in which of the following locations?
- A.
  
  Distal tubule
- B.
  
  Loop of Henle
- C.
  
  Collecting tubule
- D.
  
  Proximal tubule
12.

Which of the following is not an anterior pituitary gland secretion?
- A.
  
  TSH
- B.
  
  GH
- C.
  
  Vasopressin
- D.
  
  Prolactin
13.

Thyroid Hormone T3 does not have which of the following functions?
- A.
  
  Stimulate bone development and growth
- B.
  
  Create beta-adrenergic responses
- C.
  
  Cause brain development
- D.
  
  Decrease calcium re-absorption
14.

Hypercalemia has not been linked with which of the following?
- A.
  
  Paget's disease
- B.
  
  Aldosterone
- C.
  
  Sarcoidosis
- D.
  
  Malignancy
15.

Which of the following does not require the pre-cursor progesterone?
- A.
  
  Cortisol
- B.
  
  Testosterone
- C.
  
  ACTH
- D.
  
  Aldosterone
16.

Which of the following is the source cell for the secretion Pepsinogen?
- A.
  
  Chief cell
- B.
  
  Plasma cell
- C.
  
  G cell
- D.
  
  Parietal cell
17.

Which of the following is the primary activator of zymogen secretion?
- A.
  
  Somatostatin
- B.
  
  Secretin
- C.
  
  Acetylcholine
- D.
  
  Gastrin
18.

Which of the following is not a function of Angiotensin II?
- A.
  
  Causes release of aldosterone
- B.
  
  Causes vasodilation
- C.
  
  Causes increased posterior pituitary activation
- D.
  
  Elevates blood pressure
19.

Which of the following is not a function of Progesterone?
- A.
  
  Causes increased body temperature.
- B.
  
  Causes some smooth muscle relaxation.
- C.
  
  Causes increased spiral artery growth
- D.
  
  Causes activation of FSH
20.

Which of the following is not a function of Estrogen?
- A.
  
  Causes breast growth.
- B.
  
  Causes inhibition of FSH
- C.
  
  Increased follicle development
- D.
  
  Decreased overall transport proteins