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Question 1 of 5

Being lipid soluble, steroids can do all the following EXCEPT:

A. catalyze cyclic AMP

B. diffuse through the plasma membranes of target cells

C. enter the nucleus

D. activate genes to transcribe mRNA for protein synthesis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: catalyze cyclic AMP

Question 2 of 5

Target cells for steroid hormones contain receptor proteins in their:

A. cell membrane

B. nucleus

C. nuclear membrane

D. nucleoplasm

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: nucleus

Question 3 of 5

The main mineralocorticoid produced by the adrenal cortex is _____.

A. cortisol.

B. glucagon.

C. epinephrine.

D. aldosterone.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: aldosterone.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following inhibits the secretion of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary?

A. Sleep

B. Stress

C. Puberty

D. Somatomedins

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Somatomedins

Question 5 of 5

A client's blood test reveals elevated levels of prolactin and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). In discussing these results with the client, the nurse should explain that both of these substances:

A. Stimulate thyroid function

B. Are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland

C. Are needed for milk production

D. Regulate bone growth

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland

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