Author Question: The mother of 6-year-old male and female fraternal twins has brought her son to see a pediatrician ... (Read 93 times)

karen · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The mother of 6-year-old male and female fraternal twins has brought her son to see a pediatrician because he is nearly 4 inches shorter than his sister.

Which of the following phenomena would the physician most likely suspect as contributing factor to the boy's short stature?
A)
Genetic short stature
B)
Lack of IGF receptors in epiphyseal long bones
C)
A shortage of hypothalamic GHRH production
D)
Excess insulin production resulting in chronically low blood glucose levels

Question 2

When explaining the role of protein and the nine essential amino acids' needs of the body to a group of students,

the nurse should emphasis that which of the following foods are complete proteins (foods that provide the essential amino acids in adequate amounts)? Select all that apply.
A)
Milk
B)
Fish
C)
Poultry
D)
Nuts
E)
Grains

aadams68 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans:
C

Feedback:

Inadequate levels of hypothalamic GHRH will result in adequate production but inadequate release of GH by the pituitary. Genetic short stature is less likely given the disparity between his height and his twin's, and a shortage of IGF receptors is not a noted pathology. While poorly controlled diabetes can contribute to short stature, excess insulin production is not a likely factor.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
A, B, C, D, E

Feedback:

All of the foods listed are complete proteins from both animals and vegetable sources.