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Which disorder can be treated by antidiuretic hormones?

A
diabetes mellitus
B
diabetes insipidus
C
gigantism
D
Cushing’s syndrome
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A
pituitary gland
B
adrenal gland
C
pancreas
D
thyroid
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What does the phrase “hormone replacement therapy” mean?

A
the glands are stimulated to produce the hormone missing in the disorder
B
the gland is destroyed so that it cannot create excessive hormones that cause the disorder
C
the hormone causing an endocrine disorder is substituted or supplemented
4

What kind of drug is often prescribed for hypothyroidism?

A
cortisone
B
levothyroxine
C
insulin glargine
D
antidiuretic hormone
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A
insulin
B
antidiuretic hormone
C
T4 hormone
D
glucose
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Which example best describes insulin resistance?

A
The pancreas can no longer produce insulin.
B
Cells do not respond normally to the hormone insulin.
C
Insulin stimulates cells to take up glucose from the blood.
D
Glucagon does not interact with insulin properly.
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Why are corticosteroids prescribed for Addison’s disease?

A
Addison’s disease is caused by infections of the gland.
B
Corticosteroid drugs stimulate the adrenal glands to heal.
C
The adrenal glands are inhibited by corticosteroids.
D
The adrenal insufficiency can be overcome by corticosteroids.
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What is the difference between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism?

A
Hyperthyroidism is caused by T3 hormone; hypothyroidism is caused by T4 hormone.
B
Hyperthyroidism is caused by too much thyroid hormone; hypothyroidism is a low response to the hormones.
C
Hypothyroidism is a failure to secrete sufficient hormones; hyperthyroidism is T4 hormone specific.
D
Hypothyroidism is insufficient hormone secretion; hyperthyroidism is excessive hormone secretion.
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A
glucagon
B
insulin
C
cortisol
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A patient has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and is prescribed an antidiabetic medicine to improve insulin utilization. The patient tells the physician that a cousin has type 1 diabetes and asks the physician whether the cousin would take the same medication.What response is the physician most likely going to give to the patient?

A
Yes, a lot of people have been able to manage their type 1 diabetes with this medicine.
B
No, since type 1 diabetes is often treated with a more active lifestyle and weight management.
C
No, because type 1 diabetes is caused by the inability to make insulin.
D
Yes, since type 1 and type 2 diabetes have similar pharmacological treatments.
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How do treatments for Cushing's syndrome work?

A
They decrease excessive cortisol secretion.
B
They improve inefficient hormone secretion.
C
They reduce insulin resistance.
D
They block ADH receptors.
12

Blood glucose levels are controlled by which two hormones?insulincortisoladrenalineglucagonhuman growth hormone

A
insulin
B
cortisol
C
adrenaline
D
glucagon
E
human growth hormone
13

Which treatment is normally given by injection?

A
antidiabetic drugs
B
insulin
C
corticosteroid drugs
D
hormone replacement
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A
insulin
B
human growth hormone
C
pregnenolone
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What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

A
Type 1 diabetes must be treated with antidiabetic drugs, but type 2 diabetes is never treated with antidiabetic drugs.
B
People with type 1 diabetes cannot make insulin, while people with type 2 diabetes do not use insulin efficiently.
C
Type 1 diabetes can be managed by diet and exercise, while type 2 diabetes must be treated with insulin.
D
People with type 1 diabetes experience insulin resistance, but people with type 2 diabetes do not.
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Which is an example of hormone replacement therapy?

A
a doctor prescribes a corticosteroid drug for inflammation
B
a person with type 1 diabetes regularly injects insulin
C
a patient with type 2 diabetes takes an antidiabetic drug
D
a doctor prescribes a drug that causes the kidneys to not retain water
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