Author Question: What gland is responsible for releasing mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens? 1. ... (Read 49 times)

PhilipSeeMore · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What gland is responsible for releasing mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens?

1. The adrenal gland
2. The thyroid gland
3. The pituitary gland
4. The pancreas

Question 2

A client complains of increased body metabolism, tachycardia, weight loss, high body temperature, and anxiety. Based on the assessment findings, what diagnosis does the nurse anticipate for this client?

1. Hypothyroidism
2. Type II diabetes
3. Type I diabetes
4. Hyperthyroidism

s.meritte · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: The outer cortex of the adrenal gland releases three important classes of hormones, called mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens.
Rationale 2:The thyroid gland is incorrect because these are released by the adrenal gland.
Rationale 3:The pituitary gland is incorrect because these are released by the adrenal gland.
Rationale 4:The pancreas is incorrect because these are released by the adrenal gland.

Global Rationale: The thyroid gland, the pituitary gland, and the pancreas are all incorrect. The outer cortex of the adrenal gland releases three important classes of hormones, called mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: These are signs of hyperthyroidism.
Rationale 2: These are signs of hyperthyroidism.
Rationale 3: These are signs of hyperthyroidism.
Rationale 4: Hypersecretion of thyroid hormone results in symptoms that are the opposite of hypothyroidism: increased body metabolism, tachycardia, weight loss, high body temperature, and anxiety.

Global Rationale: Hypothyroidism, type I diabetes, and type II diabetes are all incorrect. Hypersecretion of thyroid hormone results in symptoms that are the opposite of hypothyroidism: increased body metabolism, tachycardia, weight loss, high body temperature, and anxiety.