Complete Question Bank

ATI LPN · Anatomy and Physiology · Endocrine System Multiple Choice Questions Answers

Full Question & Rationale Repository

Showing all 5 practice questions with expert explanatory rationales.

Question 1 of 5

What gland is located just superior to the kidneys?

A. Pituitary

B. Adrenal

C. Pancreas

D. Ovaries

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Adrenal

Question 2 of 5

Which one of the following is NOT typical of the changes that follow the binding of a hormone to its target cells:

A. plasma membrane permeability changes

B. cellular mutations occur

C. enzymes are activated or inactivated

D. mitosis is stimulated

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: cellular mutations occur

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following thyroid hormones regulates blood calcium levels?

A. Triiodothyronine (T3)

B. Thyroxine (T4)

C. Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)

D. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Question 4 of 5

If you drank a liter of water very quickly, the result would be

A. increased secretion of oxytocin

B. decreased secretion of antidiuretic hormone

C. decreased secretion of oxytocin

D. increased secretion of antidiuretic hormone

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: decreased secretion of antidiuretic hormone

Question 5 of 5

Which pattern of lab findings is most consistent of diabetes insipidus, note that the values are 24 hour urine volumes of ketones, glucose and protein respectively

A. 400

B. 6.2 0 2+

C. 1.6 4+ 0

D. 6.4 0 0

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 6.4 0 0

Ready to Guarantee Your Result?

Start Your ATI LPN Preparation Journey Today

Access over 300,000 verified practice questions, comprehensive subject diagnostic exams, and timed clinical simulations engineered for success.

Browse Other Nursing Exams