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Question 1 of 5

The release of cortisol is stimulated by

A. aldosterone

B. angiotensin

C. antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

D. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client about signs and symptoms of thyrotoxic crisis. Which of the following signs and symptoms below are indicative of thyrotoxic crisis?

A. Chest pain

B. Bradycardia

C. Altered level of consciousness

D. Hypothermia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Altered level of consciousness

Question 3 of 5

Most hormones of the endocrine system are regulated by a .

A. hormone-gene complex

B. hormone-receptor complex

C. negative feedback mechanism

D. positive feedback mechanism

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: negative feedback mechanism

Question 4 of 5

Identify the endocrine gland that is located atop the kidneys.

A. Adrenal gland

B. Hypothalamus

C. Pancreas

D. Thyroid gland

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Adrenal gland

Question 5 of 5

How do protein kinases affect enzymes?

A. They add a phosphate group (phosphorylation) to the enzyme.

B. They increase the release of an enzyme.

C. They break down the enzyme.

D. They increase the secretion of an enzyme.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: They add a phosphate group (phosphorylation) to the enzyme.

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