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Question 1 of 5

Calcium level in the blood is regulated by the:

A. Parathyroid and thyroid
B. Adrenal medulla and pancreas
C. Testes
D. Parathyroid and thymus

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Parathyroid and thyroid

Question 2 of 5

In hyperthyroidism, which of the following lab findings would you expect?

A. Increased TSH, decreased T3, T4
B. Decreased TSH, increased T3, T4
C. Increased TSH, increased T3, T4
D. Decreased TSH, decreased T3, T4

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Decreased TSH, increased T3, T4

Question 3 of 5

Pituitary hormone triggering the male testes to generate sperm and in females, triggering follicular development on a monthly basis is

A. prolactin
B. growth hormone
C. follicle-stimulating hormone
D. luteinizing hormone

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: follicle-stimulating hormone

Question 4 of 5

The basal metabolism rate can reflect dysfunction of the:

A. pituitary
B. parathyroid
C. adrenal
D. thyroid

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: thyroid

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is NOT true of glucagon?

A. produced by the pancreas
B. increases blood glucose levels
C. promotes the use of fat and protein instead of glucose
D. stimulates the liver to store glucose as glycogen

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: stimulates the liver to store glucose as glycogen

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