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Question 1 of 5

a deficiency of parathyroid hormone is likely to lead to

A. low POÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã¢â‚¬Å¾

B. kidney stone formation

C. a self limiting illness

D. neuromuscular hyperexcitability

Correct Answer: neuromuscular hyperexcitability

Question 2 of 5

regarding insulin

A. it increases amino acid uptake

B. it causes reduced K uptake in cells

C. its absorption is not affected by the site of injection

D. it increases protein catabolism

Correct Answer: it increases amino acid uptake

Question 3 of 5

Which is absorbed mainly in the colon?

A. short chain fatty acids

B. calcium

C. vitamin K

D. oligosaccharides

Correct Answer: short chain fatty acids

Question 4 of 5

Addie has recently been diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome. The symptoms for which the primary care provider most likely tested the patient include:

A. Buffalo hump, moon facies, and central obesity.

B. Diarrhea, confusion, and exophthalmos.

C. Weight loss, low blood pressure, and tachycardia.

D. Nausea, low hemoglobin, and shortness of breath.

Correct Answer: Buffalo hump, moon facies, and central obesity.

Question 5 of 5

When a hormone is present in excessive levels, the number of target-cell receptors may decrease. This is called

A. receptor recognition

B. sensory adaptation

C. paracrine regulation

D. down-regulation

Correct Answer: down-regulation

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