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Question 1 of 5

Concerning Ca metabolism

A. The net effect of PTH is to decrease serum PO4

B. Vitamin D decreases renal excretion of both Ca and POÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã¢â‚¬Å¾

C. Calcitonin is secreted by parathyroid chief cells

D. Insulin decreases bone formation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The net effect of PTH is to decrease serum PO4

Question 2 of 5

Several hormones are synthesized in the hypothalamus and transported to the anterior pituitary gland. The mechanism of transportation from hypothalamus to anterior pituitary gland is through the ________.

A. hepatic portal system

B. general circulatory system

C. hypophyseal portal system

D. feedback loop

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: hypophyseal portal system

Question 3 of 5

A patient with renal failure and high magnesium level would later have ________ and

A. Cardiac Arrest

B. Respiratory Paralysis

C. Liver Encephalopathy

D. Death From Hemorrhage

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Cardiac Arrest

Question 4 of 5

Which hormones are produced by the posterior pituitary?

A. oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone

B. human growth hormone and thyroid-stimulating hormone

C. prolactin and follicle-stimulating hormone

D. glucocorticoids and androgens

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone

Question 5 of 5

Identify a hormone that increases metabolic rate.

A. thyroid hormone

B. calcitonin

C. aldosterone

D. parathyroid hormone

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: thyroid hormone

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