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j.rubin

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Parathyroid hormone:
 
  1. Increases metabolic rate.
   2. Acts on the kidney to increase synthesis of vitamin D.
   3. Stimulates the hypothalamus to secrete gonadotropin-releasing hormone.
   4. Affects protein and carbohydrate metabolism, and protects against stress.

Question 2

The anterior pituitary secretes: (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Oxytocin.
   2. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
   3. Growth hormone (somadotropin).
   4. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
   5. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale:
1. Thyroid hormone is responsible for maintaining metabolic rate.
2. Parathyroid hormone acts on the kidneys to increase synthesis of vitamin D.
3. Parathyroid hormone does not stimulate the hypothalamus.
4. Glucocorticoids affect protein and carbohydrate metabolism, and protect against stress.

Answer to Question 2

3, 4, 5
Rationale:
1. Oxytocin is secreted by the posterior pituitary.
2. ADH is secreted by the posterior pituitary.
3. Growth hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary.
4. TSH is secreted by the anterior pituitary.
5. ACTH is secreted by the anterior pituitary.
Cognitive level: Knowledge
Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Nursing process: Diagnosis
Learning Outcome: 32:1. Describe the general function of the endocrine system.




j.rubin

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Gracias!


amcvicar

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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