The nursing instructor teaches the student nurses about the endocrine system. The nursing instructor evaluates that learning has occurred when the student nurses make which statements?
1. "The hypothalamus secretes releasing hormones."
2. "Hormones released by the endocrine system influence every organ in the body."
3. "The hypothalamus is considered the master gland."
4. "The pituitary gland secretes TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)."
5. "The endocrine system is a major controller of homeostasis."
Correct Answer: 1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: The hypothalamus secretes releasing hormones.
Rationale 2: Hormones released by the endocrine system influence every organ in the body.
Rationale 3: The pituitary, not the hypothalamus, is often called the master gland; however, the pituitary and hypothalamus are best visualized as an integrated unit.
Rationale 4: The pituitary gland secretes TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone).
Rationale 5: The endocrine system is a major controller of homeostasis.
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