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A student nurse is caring for a child with gigantism. Which hormones does the faculty member explain are important in this condition? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Androgens
  B.
  Corticosteroids
  C.
  Growth hormone
  D.
  Insulin-like growth factor
  E.
  Somatostatin

Question 2

he nursing student knows that which glands control antidiuretic hormone (ADH)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Adrenal cortex
  B.
  Anterior pituitary
  C.
  Hypothalamus
  D.
  Pineal body
  E.
  Posterior pituitary


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, D, E
The nurse must understand the interplay of three hormones important in gigantism: growth hormone, insulin-like growth factor, and somatostatin.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, D
ADH is secreted by the hypothalamus and stored (and subsequently released) by the posterior pituitary glands.


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Wow, this really help

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