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Question 1 of 5

Failure of the pituitary to stop producing growth hormone (GH) after body growth is completed results in .

A. kidney failure

B. tetany

C. gigantism

D. acromegaly

Correct Answer: acromegaly

Question 2 of 5

Cortisol is produced by the:

A. adrenal cortex

B. adrenal medulla

C. anterior pituitary

D. pancreas

Correct Answer: adrenal cortex

Question 3 of 5

Pilocarpine is used in the treatment of:

A. Heart failure

B. Bronchial asthma

C. Urinary obstruction

D. Glaucoma

Correct Answer: Glaucoma

Question 4 of 5

Hypersecretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) can occur in all of the following situations EXCEPT __________.

A. damage to the pineal gland

B. after neurosurgery

C. after general anesthesia

D. ectopic ADH secretion by pulmonary cancer

Correct Answer: damage to the pineal gland

Question 5 of 5

Glucocorticoids:

A. convert amino acids into glucose.

B. burn protein and fat as fuel to increase energy production.

C. enable other hormones to perform normally.

D. all is applicable.

Correct Answer: all is applicable.

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