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Question 1 of 5

ACTH stimulates the:

A. hypothalamus to secrete corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH).

B. adenohypophysis to secrete cortisol.

C. adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol.

D. adrenal medulla to secrete glucagon.

Correct Answer: adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol.

Question 2 of 5

In evaluating the effectiveness of a new insulin dosage for a diabetic patient, the nurse would

A. check the urine for sugar and acetone

B. collect a 24-hour urine specimen for acetone determination

C. weigh the patient daily

D. rotate the site of injection

Correct Answer: check the urine for sugar and acetone

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is NOT true of cortisol?

A. It counteracts the inflammatory response

B. It promotes the breakdown of proteins to amino acids that the liver uses to convert to glucose

C. It promotes metabolism of fatty acids instead of glucose

D. It is a mineralocorticoid

Correct Answer: It is a mineralocorticoid

Question 4 of 5

The two regulatory systems of the body are the endocrine system and the .

A. skeletal system

B. immune system

C. nervous system

D. respiratory system

Correct Answer: nervous system

Question 5 of 5

If the male labelled X is later mated to a black female, what ratio of coat colour would be expected in the offspring?

A. all black

B. all brown

C. 3:1 brown: black

D. 1:1 brown: black

Correct Answer: 1:1 brown: black

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