Deck 15: The Endocrine System

Question 1

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

Answer 1

excessive body hair growth

Question 2

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

Answer 2

hypersecretion of androgens by the adrenal cortex

Question 3

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

A)hersuitism
B)hersootism
C)hirsootism
D)hirsutism

Answer 3

hirsutism

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

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

A)cretinism
B)giantism
C)myxedema
D)acromegaly

Question 6

The suffix that means "condition of" is:

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

Question 7

The prefix ex- means :

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

Question 8

The medical term for abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs is:

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

Question 9

Select the term with the correct spelling.

A)goitur
B)goytur
C)goyter
D)goiter

Question 10

Congenital hypothyroidism in children that results in reduced mental development and dwarflike physical stature is:

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

Question 11

Select the term with the correct spelling.

A)dyabeetes
B)diabetes
C)diahbetes
D)dyabetes

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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 14

This gland is located in the head.

A)pancreas
B)thyroid
C)adrenal
D)pituitary

Question 15

The medical term for inflammation of the adrenal gland is:

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

Question 16

Select the combining form that means "gland."

A)acid/o
B)aden/o
C)glyc/o
D)carcin/o

Question 17

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 18

Select the medical term for excessive thirst.

A)acidosis
B)hirsutism
C)polyuria
D)polydipsia

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

This gland is located on top of the kidney.

A)adrenal
B)pituitary
C)thyroid
D)pancreas

Question 21

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

A)adrenal
B)thyroid
C)testis
D)pancreas

Question 22

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 23

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

A)diabetic neuropathy
B)diabetes insipidus
C)diabetic nephropathy
D)diabetic retinopathy

Question 24

Which medical term is spelled correctly?

A)calcipoenia
B)thyrotoxicosis
C)adrenelectomy
D)pancriatitis

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

The correct medical term for high blood sugar is:

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

Question 28

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 29

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 30

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

A)hypogonadism
B)hypercalcemia
C)hypoparathyroidism
D)hyperthyroidism

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

Hypoadrenalism is also known as:

A)dwarfism
B)Addison disease
C)Cushing syndrome
D)Graves disease

Question 34

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 35

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

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

Question 36

Graves disease is caused by abnormalities in which gland?

A)thyroid
B)pancreas
C)testis
D)ovary
E)adrenal

Question 37

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

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

Question 38

The medical term for enlargement of the adrenal glands is:

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

Question 39

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 40

The correct medical term for low blood sugar is:

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

Question 41

The medical term for a thyroid tumor is:

A)thyroidoma
B)adrenomegaly
C)throidectomy
D)thyroidotomy

Question 42

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

Question 43

The medical term for production of excessive urine is ________.

Question 44

The combining form dips/o means "________."

Question 45

The suffix -megaly means "abnormally ________."

Question 46

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

Question 47

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 48

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

Question 49

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

Question 50

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 51

The combining form hirsut/o means "having excessive ________."

Question 52

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

Question 53

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

Question 54

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

Question 55

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

Question 56

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 57

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

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

Question 58

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

Question 59

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 60

The medical term for excessive body hair is ________.

Question 61

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

Question 62

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

Question 63

FSH is an abbreviation for ________.(three words)

Question 64

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

Question 65

GH is an abbreviation for ________.(two words)

Question 66

The medical term for inflammation of the thyroid is ________.

Question 67

Congenital hypothyroidism was formerly known as ________.

Question 68

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

Question 69

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

Question 70

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

Question 71

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

Question 72

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

Question 73

The medical term for low blood sugar is ________.

Question 74

GTT is the abbreviation for ________.(three words)

Question 75

Provide the term based on the brief definition.

-High blood sugar

Question 76

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

Question 77

Provide the term based on the brief definition.

-Abnormal condition of acid

Question 78

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

Question 79

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

Question 80

HRT is an abbreviation for ________.(three words)