The Pituitary Does Not Send Messages to the Sex Glands

question 275

Multiple Choice

The pituitary does not send messages to the sex glands until it receives a signal from the

• A) thyroid gland.
• B) parasympathetic nervous system.
• C) somatic nervous system.
• D) hypothalamus.

Describe methods to support geriatric patients' self-concept.

Recognize the impact of healthcare provider's non-verbal communication on patient self-concept.

Assess indicators of an altered self-concept.

Understand the process of identity formation and its influencing factors.

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Definitions:

Mental Process

Operations of the mind that are involved in thinking, reasoning, perception, and judgment.

Unconscious Forces

Psychological influences of which individuals are not fully aware, but that affect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Continuum

A continuum is a continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, although the extremes are quite distinct.

Feelings of Isolation

Emotional state where an individual feels separated from others and disconnected from social interactions.