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Assessment 10
Instructions: Choose the best answer for the following multiple-choice questions.
1. Which hormone stimulates uterine contractions?
A. Antidiuretic hormone
B. Oxytocin
C. Thyroxine
D. Insulin
2. Which endocrine gland is referred to as the master regulator?
A. Hypothalamus
B. Pancreas
C. Thyroid
D. Pituitary
3. Which hormone is over-secreted in adulthood, causing acromegaly?
A. TSH
B. LH
C. GH
D. FSH
4. Which endocrine gland is found in the neck and stimulates metabolism?
A. Adrenal
B. Pancreas
C. Pituitary
D. Thyroid
5. Which endocrine gland is found atop the kidneys and contains a cortex and medulla?
A. Pancreas
B. Parathyroid
C. Adrenal
D. Thyroid
6. Which endocrine gland secretes insulin and glucagon?
A. Parathyroid
B. Adrenal
C. Thyroid
D. Pancreas
7. Which of the following organs is not known to be involved in causing hypothyroidism?
A. Pituitary
B. Thyroid
C. Hypothalamus
D. Kidney
8. If a patient has hypothyroidism, what lab test will likely be elevated?
A. TSH
B. PTH
C. T3
D. T4
9. What drug is preferred for treatment of hypothyroidism?
A. Metformin
B. Levothyroxine sodium
C. Somatostatin
D. Lisinopril
10. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypothyroidism?
A. Depression
B. Weight loss
C. Hair loss
D. Constipation