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Question 1 of 5

Which is not Na+ dependent for absorption?

A. thiamin
B. riboflavin
C. niacin
D. folate

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: folate

Question 2 of 5

Which of the pairs of hormones BOTH increase blood sugar?

A. insulin and glucagon
B. growth hormone and insulin
C. glucagon and epinephrine
D. antidiuretic hormone and glucagon

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: glucagon and epinephrine

Question 3 of 5

Which organ does not have hormone production?

A. heart
B. kidney
C. liver
D. skin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: liver

Question 4 of 5

Two terms that are paired incorrectly are .

A. cortisol-adrenal cortex
B. androgens-adrenal cortex
C. calcitonin-thyroid
D. corticosteroid-adrenal medulla

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: corticosteroid-adrenal medulla

Question 5 of 5

In the adrenal medulla:

A. epinephrine is formed by the hydroxylation and decarboxylation of tyrosine
B. 10% of the cells are the epinephrine-secreting type
C. plasma norepinephrine levels are generally unchanged after adrenalectomy
D. catecholamine t1/2 is 10 minutes in the circulation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: plasma norepinephrine levels are generally unchanged after adrenalectomy

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