Endocrine & Metabolic Physiology
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Endocrine & Metabolic Physiology Physiology practice questions
This section of the Saturn Medic Physiology question bank covers 5 topics under Endocrine & Metabolic Physiology: Adrenal Physiology (30 questions); Calcium & Bone Physiology (30 questions); Hormone Physiology (30 questions); Pancreatic & Glucose Physiology (30 questions); and Thyroid Physiology (30 questions).
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Endocrine & Metabolic Physiology Physiology MCQs: mixed practice questions
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A patient with excess cortisol would be expected to have:
From: Adrenal PhysiologyCorrect answer: E. Excess cortisol promotes protein catabolism and gluconeogenesis, causing negative nitrogen balance and hyperglycemia.Osteoclasts primarily:
From: Calcium & Bone PhysiologyCorrect answer: E. Osteoclasts resorb mineralized bone and release calcium and phosphate.Slower but longer-lasting hormone effects are typical of hormones that:
From: Hormone PhysiologyCorrect answer: B. Changes in gene transcription and new protein synthesis are slower but can produce prolonged effects.Insulin lowers plasma K+ partly by:
From: Pancreatic & Glucose PhysiologyDuring pregnancy, increased TBG causes:
From: Thyroid PhysiologyCorrect answer: B. Increased TBG binds more thyroid hormone, raising total levels while free hormone remains generally normal.