16. The Endocrine System

Which of the following is a direct cause of Type 1 Diabetes?

Which of the following is the most abundant cation in extracellular fluid?

Which of these endocrine glands is located just above a kidney?

Which hormone stimulates the maturation of ova in the female reproductive system?

A client has a fasting plasma glucose level of 118 mg/dL. How should the nurse interpret this result?

Which of the following are the major targets of growth hormone?

A client is taking iron supplements. What information should the nurse provide to the client regarding the absorption of iron?

Which of the following is true of testosterone?

Which of the following hormones is classified as an amino acid-derived hormone?

Which hormone directly stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol?

Which of the following hormones is secreted from the adrenal medulla?

Which of the following hormones is most responsible for triggering ovulation?

Which of the following is true of melatonin?

What is the primary action of the thyroid hormone thyroxine on the skeletal system?

The hypothalamus can release the hormone somatostatin, which ______.