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Question 1 of 5

What Does Somatostatin Do?

A. Inhibits release of insulin and glucagon

B. Stimulates release of insulin and glucagon

C. Stimulates glucagon release while inhibits insulin release

D. Inhibits glucagon release while stimulates insulin release

Correct Answer: Inhibits release of insulin and glucagon

Question 2 of 5

The growth hormone produced by the pituitary gland is known as _______.

A. somatotropin

B. prolactin

C. luteinizing hormone

D. follicle-stimulating hormone

Correct Answer: somatotropin

Question 3 of 5

A patient is admitted to the medical unit with possible Graves' disease (hyperthyroidism). Which assessment finding supports this diagnosis?

A. Periorbital edema

B. Bradycardia

C. Exophthalmos

D. Hoarse voice

Correct Answer: Exophthalmos

Question 4 of 5

Identify a characteristic of type I diabetes (IDDM).

A. Development has a correlation with obesity.

B. Most common form of diabetes.

C. Body cells do not respond to insulin.

D. Treatment usually involves insulin injections.

Correct Answer: Treatment usually involves insulin injections.

Question 5 of 5

This Hormone Is Responsible for the 'Fight-or-Flight' Response

A. Thyroxine and melatonin

B. Insulin and glucagon

C. Epinephrine and norepinephrine

D. Oestrogen and progesterone

Correct Answer: Epinephrine and norepinephrine

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