Worksheet C: Do this independently. Refer to the general instructions below.

1. An experiment was conducted in which rats were injected with one of two hormones or saline solution (control) for
2 weeks. Autopsies were then performed, and organ weights were measured (in milligrams). Use this information to
answer Questions A and B.

Question A:
What is hormone 1?
A) TRH
B) TSH
C) T4
D) ACTH
E) Cortisol
Question B:
What is hormone 2?
A) TSH
B) T4
C) CRH
D) ACTH
E) Cortisol

Answer/s Rationale (no more than 200 words)

a. a.
b. b.

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2. Which of the following would be expected in a patient with vitamin D deficiency?

Answer Rationale (no more than 200 words)

b. b.

3. Which set of findings would be expected in a patient with primary hyperparathyroidism?

Answer Rationale (no more than 200 words)

c. c.

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4. Which set of physiological changes would be most likely to occur in a patient with acromegaly?

Answer Rationale (no more than 200 words)

d. d.

General Instructions:
1. This is an independent activity and you are expected to answer questions correctly and provide
physiological basis (rationale) in support to your answer.
2. You can refer to available resources off/online for your perusal. These references must be cited in order
to prevent plagiarism. A plagiarized/duplicated output will automatically receive a 0 grade on this activity.
3. The content of all your worksheets must be explained scholarly on your own words only based on your
own understanding of physiological concepts.
4. Refer below on the point system:
a. Correctly answered given question: 2 points
b. Provided physiological basis concisely: 3 points (+ followed given word limit)
TOTAL: 5 POINTS/number
NOTE: This is an all-or-none pointing system. If the provide answers/physiological basis were incorrect in
any part/s, it will be given an automatic a NO SCORE on that particular number.
5. Submissions in Schoology assigned post must be in PDF with file name: WorksheetC(Lastname,
Firstname]
6. Deadline of submission: on or before 5:00 PM of May 28, 2021

***NOTE: Late submission will be accepted, but 1 point will be deducted from the overall score for every
hour delay.

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