. The exocrine portion of the pancreas contains:islets of Langerhans.acinar cells.beta cells.alpha cells.32. Which nutrient would the nurse encourage the patient to consume for thyroid hormone synthesis?ZincCalciumSodiumIodine33. In a patient with acidosis, the nurse would expect the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve to shift:upward, allowing more O2 to dissolve in the plasma.to the right, causing more O2 to be released to the cells.to the left, allowing less O2 to be released to the cells.downward, allowing less O2 to dissolve in the plasma.34. The nurse would expect the patient with an alteration in proprioception to experience vertigo, which is manifested by:a sensation that the room is spinning.light sensitivity.loss of feeling in the lips.headache.35. A patient received a prescription for a weight loss pill. One effect of the pills is to increase the release of epinephrine. Which of the following would be expected to also occur?Decreased vascular toneIncreased skeletal muscle toneDecreased basal metabolic rateIncreased heat production36. Which of the following is a water-soluble amine?EpinephrineLuteinizing hormone (LH)Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)Growth hormone (GH)37. The primary bile salts are synthesized from _______ by hepatocytes lining the bile canaliculi.fatty acidslecithintestosteronecholesterol38. A patient has increased intraocular pressure. Which diagnosis will the nurse observe on the chart?GlaucomaNystagmusOcular degenerationDiplopia39. A nurse is teaching about the structure that connects the middle ear with the pharynx. Which structure is the nurse describing?Organ of CortiEustachian tubeAuditory canalSemicircular canal40. A nurse recalls the pleural membranes are examples of _____ membranes.mucousperitonealseroussynovial