Deck 12: Endocrine System

Question 1

The term hyponatremia means:

A)low level of calcium in the blood.
B)low level of potassium in the blood.
C)low level of sodium in the blood.
D)low level of glucose in the blood.

Answer 1

low level of sodium in the blood.

Question 2

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)K: kidney
B)BS: blood sugar
C)PTH: parathyroid hormone
D)TSH: thyroid-stimulating hormone

Answer 2

K: kidney

Question 3

The correct definition of Addison disease is:

A)hyperthyroidism caused by an autoimmune response; may cause exophthalmos.
B)arrested physical and mental development caused by insufficient thyroid secretion.
C)disorder caused by hyposecretion of steroid hormones by the adrenal gland.
D)chronic metabolic disorder in which the pancreas secretes insufficient amounts of insulin or insulin resistance.

Answer 3

disorder caused by hyposecretion of steroid hormones by the adrenal gland.

Question 4

The correct definition of gigantism is:

A)arrested physical and mental development caused by insufficient thyroid secretion.
B)hypersecretion of growth hormone during childhood, resulting in an abnormally large-sized adult.
C)advanced hypothyroidism that causes dry, waxy edema in various parts of the body.
D)hyperthyroidism caused by an autoimmune response, may cause exophthalmos.

Question 5

Which of the following terms means a chronic metabolic disorder in which the pancreas secretes insufficient amounts of insulin or there is insulin resistance?

A)diabetes mellitus
B)cretinism
C)dwarfism
D)myxedema

Question 6

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)FBS: finger stick blood sugar
B)IDDM: insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
C)T3, T4: thyroid hormones
D)GH: growth hormone

Question 7

Which of the following is a disorder caused by hypersecretion of cortisol by the adrenal gland?

A)Cushing's syndrome
B)Graves' disease
C)diabetes mellitus
D)dwarfism

Question 8

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)ADH: antidiuretic hormone
B)Na: natural
C)DM: diabetes mellitus
D)Ca: calcium

Question 9

The correct definition of myxedema is:

A)hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood, resulting in an abnormally small-sized adult.
B)abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs.
C)disorder caused by hypersecretion of glucocorticoids by the adrenal gland.
D)advanced hypothyroidism that causes nonpitting edema in the connective tissue.

Question 10

Which of the following terms means fear of water?

A)hydrophobia
B)toxicophobia
C)hydrophagia
D)hydrophasia

Question 11

Which of the following terms means a form of hyperthyroidism caused by an autoimmune response, which may cause exophthalmos?

A)diabetes mellitus
B)gigantism
C)Graves' disease
D)myxedema

Question 12

The term glucometer means:

A)instrument for measuring glucose.
B)recording of sugar.
C)glucose record.
D)study of glucose.

Question 13

The term pancreatitis means:

A)disease of the pancreas.
B)inflammation of the pancreas.
C)excision of the pancreas.
D)pain in the pancreas.

Question 14

The correct definition of exophthalmos is:

A)abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs.
B)advanced hypothyroidism that causes dry, waxy edema in various parts of the body.
C)chronic metabolic disorder in which the pancreas secretes insufficient amounts of insulin or insulin resistance.
D)hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood, resulting in an abnormally small-sized adult.

Question 15

Which of the following terms means process of recording the pancreas?

A)pancreatogramy
B)pancreatography
C)pancreotomy
D)pancreatitis

Question 16

Which of the following terms means excessive calcium in the blood?

A)hypercalcemia
B)calcemic
C)hyperhydrosis
D)toxicosis

Question 17

The correct definition of dwarfism is:

A)hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood, resulting in an abnormally small-sized adult.
B)arrested physical and mental development caused by insufficient thyroid secretion.
C)chronic metabolic disorder in which the pancreas secretes insufficient amounts of insulin or insulin resistance.
D)hyperthyroidism caused by an autoimmune response; may cause exophthalmos.

Question 18

Which of the following disorders affects body growth and development?

A)retinopathy
B)myxedema
C)Graves' disease
D)cretinism

Question 19

The term hyperkalemia means:

A)excessive calcium in the blood.
B)excessive potassium in the blood.
C)excessive sodium in the blood.
D)excessive glucose in the blood.

Question 20

The correct definition of cretinism is:

A)hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood, resulting in an abnormally small-sized adult.
B)arrested physical and mental development caused by insufficient thyroid secretion.
C)excessive production of glucocorticoids caused by hypersecretion of adrenal gland.
D)abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs.

Question 21

Which of the following terms means creation of sugar?

A)glycolysis
B)glucogenic
C)glycogenesis
D)glucokinesia

Question 22

Which of the following is the excision or surgical removal of a parathyroid gland?

A)parathyroidotomy
B)thyroidotomy
C)thyroidectomy
D)parathyroidectomy

Question 23

A tumor of the adrenal medulla that is usually benign but may cause fluctuation of stress hormones like adrenaline is:

A)exophthalmos.
B)pheochromocytoma.
C)goiter.
D)thyrotoxicosis.

Question 24

An individual suffering from a low hormone level may be administered:

A)CA.
B)FBS.
C)HRT.
D)IDDM.

Question 25

Which of the following combining forms means sodium?

A)natr/o
B)kal/i
C)acr/o
D)calc/o

Question 26

Which of the following tests might be done to measure a patient's current blood sugar?

A)DM
B)fsbs
C)TSH
D)ADH

Question 27

A patient with needs injections of insulin.

A)IDDM
B)cretinism
C)NIDDM
D)Graves' disease

Question 28

Which of the following combining forms means poison?

A)thyr/o
B)thym/o
C)toxic/o
D)thyroid/o

Question 29

Which of the following combining forms refers to the adrenal gland?

A)aden/o
B)thyroid/o
C)adren/o
D)acr/o

Question 30

All of the following diagnostic tests are matched with the correct definition EXCEPT:

A)glycosylated hemoglobin: reflects the average blood glucose level over the past 3 to 4 months.
B)thyroid scan: radiographic evaluation of the thyroid after a radioactive substance is injected; identifies thyroid size, shape, position, and function.
C)fasting blood glucose: blood glucose tested from a drop of capillary blood obtained by pricking the finger.
D)thyroid function test: reflects thyroid function by measuring levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), triiodothyronine (T3), and thyroxine (T4).

Question 31

Which of the following abbreviations is related to body size?

A)BMR
B)BS
C)BMI
D)FBG

Question 32

Disease of a gland is called:

A)adenopathy.
B)Addison's disease.
C)Cushing's syndrome.
D)hirsutism.

Question 33

Which of the following abbreviations represents a certain type of hormone?

A)GH
B)HRT
C)DI
D)DKA

Question 34

A patient with may have abnormal protrusion of the eyes, which creates the appearance of a startled expression.

A)Cushing's disease
B)dwarfism
C)Graves' disease
D)myxedema

Question 35

A physician might prescribe potassium supplements for a patient with:

A)hypokalemia.
B)hyponatremia.
C)hypoglycemia.
D)hypothyroidism.

Question 36

Which of the following combining forms means extremities?

A)kal/i
B)calc/o
C)acr/o
D)aden/o

Question 37

A type of hyperpituitarism that causes abnormal growth of bones and tissues of the face and extremities is:

A)congenital hypothyroidism.
B)Hashimoto's disease.
C)acromegaly.
D)dwarfism.

Question 38

A condition of severe hyperglycemia potentially leading to coma is:

A)diabetes mellitus.
B)diabetes insipidus.
C)diabetic ketoacidosis.
D)nondiabetic hypoglycemia.

Question 39

All of the following abbreviations represent electrolytes EXCEPT:

A)Na.
B)K.
C)T3.
D)Ca.

Question 40

Which of the following combining forms means same/unchanging?

A)thym/o
B)hydr/o
C)aden/o
D)home/o

Question 41

Which of the following is a condition of severe hyperglycemia?

A)diabetes insipidus
B)diabetes mellitus
C)gestational diabetes
D)diabetic ketoacidosis

Question 42

The term for a type of hyperpituitarism in which an overactive pituitary gland after adulthood causes abnormal continued growth of bones and tissues of the face and extremities is

A)dwarfism.
B)acromegaly.
C)pituitary dwarfism.
D)giantism.

Question 43

Which of the following is hyperthyroidism caused by an autoimmune response, which may cause exophthalmos?

A)Graves' disease
B)Hashimoto's thyroiditis
C)congenital hypothyroidism
D)thyrotoxicosis

Question 44

Match each abbreviation with the correct definition.
Hgb A1c

A)Test that identifies thyroid size, shape, position, and function
B)Blood glucose tested from a drop of capillary blood obtained by pricking the finger
C)Measures blood glucose levels after a fast of 8 to 12 hours to test for diabetes
D)Provides information about the average blood glucose level over the past 3 to 4 months
E)Measures the ability of the thyroid gland to make thyroid hormone

Question 45

Write the combining form for each meaning.
toxin, poison ___________________________

Question 46

The term for abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs is

A)exophthalmos.
B)retinopathy.
C)giantism.
D)goiter.Matching

Question 47

Write the combining form for each meaning.
thymus ___________________________

Question 48

Write the combining form for each meaning.
adrenal gland ___________________________

Question 49

Match each abbreviation with the correct definition.
Thyroid scan

A)Test that identifies thyroid size, shape, position, and function
B)Blood glucose tested from a drop of capillary blood obtained by pricking the finger
C)Measures blood glucose levels after a fast of 8 to 12 hours to test for diabetes
D)Provides information about the average blood glucose level over the past 3 to 4 months
E)Measures the ability of the thyroid gland to make thyroid hormone

Question 50

Match each abbreviation with the correct definition.
TSH

A)Test that identifies thyroid size, shape, position, and function
B)Blood glucose tested from a drop of capillary blood obtained by pricking the finger
C)Measures blood glucose levels after a fast of 8 to 12 hours to test for diabetes
D)Provides information about the average blood glucose level over the past 3 to 4 months
E)Measures the ability of the thyroid gland to make thyroid hormone

Question 51

The term hydrolysis means:

A)destruction of water.
B)water accumulation.
C)abnormal condition of a gland.
D)destruction of cells.

Question 52

Match each abbreviation with the correct definition.
fsbs

A)Test that identifies thyroid size, shape, position, and function
B)Blood glucose tested from a drop of capillary blood obtained by pricking the finger
C)Measures blood glucose levels after a fast of 8 to 12 hours to test for diabetes
D)Provides information about the average blood glucose level over the past 3 to 4 months
E)Measures the ability of the thyroid gland to make thyroid hormone

Question 53

The term natremia means:

A)decreased blood sodium.
B)condition of sodium in the blood.
C)excessive blood sodium.
D)condition of potassium in the blood.

Question 54

Which of the following is an illness characterized by gradual adrenal-gland failure, resulting in insufficient production of steroid hormones and the need for hormone replacement therapy?

A)Cushing's disease
B)hyperaldosteronism
C)Addison's disease
D)pheochromocytoma

Question 55

The term for a severe form of hypothyroidism that develops in the older child or adult, causing non- pitting edema in connective tissue is

A)hirsutism.
B)myxedema.
C)hyperparathyroidism.
D)hypoparathyroidism.

Question 56

Match each abbreviation with the correct definition.
FBG

A)Test that identifies thyroid size, shape, position, and function
B)Blood glucose tested from a drop of capillary blood obtained by pricking the finger
C)Measures blood glucose levels after a fast of 8 to 12 hours to test for diabetes
D)Provides information about the average blood glucose level over the past 3 to 4 months
E)Measures the ability of the thyroid gland to make thyroid hormone

Question 57

Write the combining form for each meaning.
parathyroid ___________________________

Question 58

Tumor of the thymus is called:

A)thymectomy.
B)thymoma.
C)thymesa.
D)thymemia.

Question 59

Write the combining form for each meaning.
pancreas ___________________________

Question 60

Write the combining form for each meaning.
thyroid ___________________________

Question 61

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
PTH ___________________________

Question 62

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
TSH ___________________________

Question 63

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
FBG, FBS ___________________________

Question 64

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
Na ___________________________

Question 65

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
T3, T4 ___________________________

Question 66

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
GTT ___________________________

Question 67

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
HRT ___________________________

Question 68

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
DM ___________________________

Question 69

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
GH ___________________________

Question 70

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
K ___________________________

Question 71

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
IDDM ___________________________

Question 72

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
CA ___________________________

Question 73

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
NIDDM ___________________________

Question 74

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
FSBS ___________________________

Question 75

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
DI ___________________________