Deck 15: The Endocrine System

Question 1

The medical term for inflammation of the adrenal gland is:

A) adrenalitis.
B) adenitis.
C) adenoplasia.
D) adenopathy.

Answer 1

adrenalitis.

Question 2

Select the combining form that means "gland."

A) Acid/o
B) Aden/o
C) Glyc/o
D) Carcin/o

Answer 2

Aden/o

Question 3

Select the term with the correct spelling.

A) Goitur
B) Goytur
C) Goyter
D) Goiter

Answer 3

Goiter

Question 4

Diabetes insipidus is caused by:

A) undersecretion of thyroid hormones.
B) oversecretion of adrenal hormones.
C) undersecretion of ADH.
D) oversecretion of insulin.

Question 5

Select the medical term for excessive thirst.

A) Acidosis
B) Hirsutism
C) Polyuria
D) Polydipsia

Question 6

Congenital hypothyroidism in children that results in reduced mental development and dwarflike physical stature was formerly known as:

A) acromegaly.
B) myxedema.
C) hirsutism.
D) cretinism.

Question 7

Select the term with the correct spelling.

A) Dyabeetes
B) Diabetes
C) Diahbetes
D) Dyabetes

Question 8

Choose the correct term for a cancerous (malignant) tumor with a glandlike pattern of cells.

A) Adenitis
B) Diabetes mellitus
C) Hypogonadism
D) Adenocarcinoma

Question 9

The prefix ex- means:

A) outside.
B) together.
C) within.
D) excessive.

Question 10

This gland is located on top of the kidney.

A) Adrenal
B) Pituitary
C) Thyroid
D) Pancreas

Question 11

The correct meaning of the root in the term hyperglycemia is:

A) deficient.
B) sugar.
C) blood condition.
D) excessive.

Question 12

This gland is located in the head.

A) Pancreas
B) Thyroid
C) Adrenal
D) Pituitary

Question 13

The correct meaning of the prefix in the term hypothyroidism is:

A) thyroid gland.
B) condition.
C) deficient.
D) excessive.

Question 14

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

A) Hersuitism
B) Hersootism
C) Hirsootism
D) Hirsutism

Question 15

The suffix that means "condition of" is:

A) -oid.
B) -plasia.
C) -emia.
D) -osis.

Question 16

The medical term for abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs is:

A) hirsutism.
B) acromegaly.
C) goiter.
D) exophthalmos.

Question 17

Hypersecretion of growth hormone in an adult results in which disorder?

A) Cretinism
B) Giantism
C) Myxedema
D) Acromegaly

Question 18

Hirsutism in women is caused by:

A) hypersecretion of prolactin by the pituitary gland.
B) hyposecretion of growth hormone.
C) hyposecretion of the thyroid gland.
D) hypersecretion of androgens by the adrenal cortex.

Question 19

The term goiter means:

A) abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs.
B) abnormally small stature.
C) abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, forming a lump in the neck.
D) excessive hair growth.

Question 20

The term hirsutism means:

A) abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, forming a lump in the neck.
B) abnormally tall stature.
C) abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs.
D) excessive body hair growth.

Question 21

The correct medical term for low blood sugar is:

A) hyperglycemia.
B) hypoglycemia.
C) hyperthyroidism.
D) hypothyroidism.

Question 22

Abnormally high production of growth hormone can result in a condition called:

A) gigantism.
B) goiter.
C) hyperparathyroidism.
D) dwarfism.

Question 23

Which medical term is spelled correctly?

A) Calcipoenia
B) Thyrotoxicosis
C) Adrenelectomy
D) Pancriatitis

Question 24

The lab test showed that the patient's calcium levels were low. This patient has:

A) hyperthyroidism.
B) hypokalemia.
C) hyperglycemia.
D) hypocalcemia.

Question 25

Which of the following is not a possible complication of diabetes mellitus?

A) Cerebrovascular disease
B) Diabetes insipidus
C) Diabetic nephropathy
D) Diabetic retinopathy

Question 26

A condition resulting from excessive thyroid hormone levels is known as:

A) hyperthyroidism.
B) hyperinsulinism.
C) acidosis.
D) myxedema.

Question 27

As part of her standard pregnancy care, a young pregnant woman is given a test where she is administered glucose and then has her blood sugars checked at intervals afterward. The correct medical term for this test is:

A) thyroid scan.
B) glucose tolerance test.
C) postprandial blood sugar.
D) fasting blood sugar.

Question 28

The correct medical term for excess acid in the body is:

A) acidosis.
B) endocrinopathy.
C) hyperadrenalism.
D) hyperthyroidism.

Question 29

A new patient comes to your clinic, and you are taking his medical history. He reports, "I take insulin shots for that disease that gives you high blood sugars." The correct medical term for this disease is:

A) Cushing syndrome.
B) Graves' disease.
C) diabetes insipidus.
D) diabetes mellitus.

Question 30

The correct medical term for high blood sugar is:

A) hyperglycemia.
B) hypoglycemia.
C) hypothyroidism.
D) hyperthyroidism.

Question 31

Cushing syndrome develops because of abnormal amounts of cortisol hormone from this gland.

A) Adrenal
B) Thyroid
C) Testis
D) Pancreas

Question 32

The medical term for enlargement of the adrenal glands is:

A) acromegaly.
B) adrenalitis.
C) goiter.
D) adrenomegaly.

Question 33

The use of radioactive iodine to treat a disease of the thyroid gland, such as a thyroid tumor, is:

A) radioiodine therapy.
B) thyroxine test.
C) radioactive iodine uptake.
D) hormone replacement therapy.

Question 34

When there are low blood levels of FSH and LH, what disorder is present?

A) Hypogonadism
B) Hypercalcemia
C) Hypoparathyroidism
D) Hyperthyroidism

Question 35

Parathyroidectomy is removal or excision of:

A) the thyroid gland.
B) the pineal gland.
C) one or more parathyroid glands.
D) the thymus gland.

Question 36

A postprandial blood sugar is taken:

A) after a meal.
B) before radioactive iodine is administered.
C) before a meal.
D) after radioactive iodine is administered.

Question 37

Graves' disease is caused by abnormalities in which gland?

A) Thyroid
B) Pancreas
C) Testis
D) Ovary
E) Adrenal

Question 38

Hypoadrenalism is also known as:

A) dwarfism.
B) Addison's disease.
C) Cushing syndrome.
D) Graves' disease.

Question 39

The correct medical term for deficient activity of the adrenal glands is:

A) hypogonadism.
B) hypothyroidism.
C) hypoparathyroidism.
D) hypoadrenalism.

Question 40

A deficiency in the hormones that control reproductive capacity is called:

A) hypothyroidism.
B) hypogonadism.
C) hypoparathyroidism.
D) hypoadrenalism.

Question 41

The medical term for production of excessive urine is ________.

Question 42

The suffix -megaly means "abnormally ________."

Question 43

A patient repeatedly complains of being very thirsty. This is called ________.

Question 44

A(n) ________ is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid, forming a lump in the neck.

Question 45

A specialist in the endocrine system is called a(n) ________.

Question 46

An excessive amount of ketone bodies in the blood and urine is called ketoacidosis or ________.

Question 47

A disorder caused by hyposecretion of ADH (antidiuretic hormone), which results in polydipsia and polyuria, is ________. (two words)

Question 48

The combining form hirsut/o means "________."

Question 49

The combining form crin/o means "to ________."

Question 50

A doctor is performing a physical exam. When he examines the patient's hands and face, he notices the patient has a very prominent forehead, a wide face, and extremely thick fingers. The medical term for enlargement of the bone structure, especially of the hands and face, is ________.

Question 51

The correct medical term for surgical removal of the parathyroid gland is:

A) parathyroidoma.
B) thyroidotomy.
C) parathyroidectomy.
D) thyroid scan.

Question 52

________ syndrome is caused by excessive secretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex.

Question 53

A patient recently had his thyroid gland removed. The medical term for this procedure is:

A) thyroid scan.
B) thyroiditis.
C) thyroxine test.
D) thyroidectomy.

Question 54

The combining form dips/o means "________."

Question 55

The medical term for a thyroid tumor is:

A) thyroidoma.
B) adrenomegaly.
C) thyroidectomy.
D) thyroidotomy.

Question 56

When the pancreas does not produce any insulin or is resistant to insulin, the disorder is called ________. (two words)

Question 57

A doctor is performing a physical exam. During this exam, she notices that her patient's eyes are bulging forward. The medical term for abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs is ________.

Question 58

A patient needs a test that assesses thyroid function by determining the amount of iodine taken into the thyroid cells. The correct abbreviation for this test is:

A) GTT.
B) FBS.
C) PPBS.
D) RAIU.

Question 59

The term that means "disease of the endocrine system" is ________.

Question 60

The medical term for excessive body hair is ________.

Question 61

FSH is an abbreviation for ________. (three words)

Question 62

The medical term for inflammation of the thyroid is ________.

Question 63

When the pituitary fails to produce enough growth hormone, it can cause an abnormally short stature called pituitary ________.

Question 64

The medical term for low blood sugar is ________.

Question 65

The medical term for abnormally high sugar levels in the blood is ________.

Question 66

GTT is the abbreviation for ________. (three words)

Question 67

A patient has an order for a test called an FBS. This is an abbreviation for ________. (three words)

Question 68

Provide the term based on the brief definition.

-Abnormal condition of acid

Question 69

You are reviewing a patient's medical record. In the medical history, you see the abbreviation DM. This abbreviation stands for ________. (two words)

Question 70

________ disease is a chronic form of hyperthyroidism that is believed to be an autoimmune disease.

Question 71

HRT is an abbreviation for ________. (three words)

Question 72

The patient undergoes a procedure that involves cutting into the thyroid. This surgery is called ________.

Question 73

The medical term for excessively high levels of calcium in the blood is ________.

Question 74

Provide the term based on the brief definition.

-High blood sugar

Question 75

A patient has had his thyroid gland removed. The medical name for this procedure is ________.

Question 76

The medical term for deficient activity of the thyroid gland is ________.

Question 77

The medical term for thickening, swelling, and hardening of the mucous membranes is ________.

Question 78

When hormones are administered to correct for a deficiency, this treatment is abbreviated to ________.

Question 79

Congenital hypothyroidism was formerly known as ________.

Question 80

GH is an abbreviation for ________. (two words)