Author Question: The student studying endocrine disorders learns that which gland controls overall physiologic ... (Read 93 times)

leo leo · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The student studying endocrine disorders learns that which gland controls overall physiologic homeostasis?

A.
Anterior pituitary
B.
Hypothalamus
C.
Parathyroid
D.
Posterior pituitary

Question 2

A nursing faculty member is explaining the three different types of cardiomyopathy (CMP) to students. Which information does the faculty member include in this discussion? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Dilated CMP is often caused by infection.
B.
Dilated CMP is the least common form.
C.
Hypertrophic CMP is usually familial.
D.
Hypertrophic CMP involves poor filling.
E.
Restrictive CMP is the most common type.

sabina576 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Although all endocrine glands have a role in homeostasis, the job of the hypothalamus is to communicate the messages of the central autonomic nervous system to the organs/glands of the endocrine system, thus maintaining homeostasis throughout the body.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D
Dilated CMP is caused by toxic agents, often from infections, chemotherapy, immunological defects, or nutritional disorders. It is the most common form of CMP. Hypertrophic CMP is usually a familial disorder and involves a hyperdynamic ventricle that fills poorly because of thickening. Restrictive CMP is the least common type of CMP.