Deck 18: Endocrine System

Question 1

Diabetes insipidus is:

A) A disorder resulting from an acquired or inherited decrease in antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary
B) A disorder that causes hyperactivity of the adrenal glands
C) A condition resulting from a congenital deficiency of thyroid secretion
D) A complex disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism
E) Caused by hyposecretion of the hormones produced by the cortex of the adrenal gland

Answer 1

A disorder resulting from an acquired or inherited decrease in antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary

Question 2

Acromegaly, with regard to the endocrine system, is:

A) Inflammation of the pancreas
B) A tumor of a gland
C) Excessive excretion of urine
D) Enlargement of the extremities
E) Softening of a gland

Answer 2

Enlargement of the extremities

Question 3

The ____________________ is a structure located above the pituitary gland that translates nervous system impulses into endocrine system messages.

Answer 3

Hypothalamus

Question 4

The ____________________ produces the hormones insulin and glucagon.

Question 5

The pea-sized ____________________ is a gland located deep within the brain that produces the hormone melatonin.

Question 6

The ____________________ produces hormones that regulate the secretion of other glands.

Question 7

Anabolic hormones:

A) Stimulate growth and secretion
B) Target other endocrine structures to increase their growth and secretion
C) Stimulate secretion
D) Influence reproductive changes
E) Stimulate the process of building tissues

Question 8

Addison's disease is:

A) A disorder resulting from an acquired or inherited decrease in antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary
B) A disorder that causes hyperactivity of the adrenal glands
C) A condition resulting from a congenital deficiency of thyroid secretion
D) A complex disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism
E) Caused by hyposecretion of the hormones produced by the cortex of the adrenal gland

Question 9

Tropic hormones:

A) Stimulate growth and secretion
B) Target other endocrine structures to increase their growth and secretion
C) Stimulate secretion
D) Influence reproductive changes
E) Stimulate the process of building tissues

Question 10

Sex hormones:

A) Stimulate growth and secretion
B) Target other endocrine structures to increase their growth and secretion
C) Stimulate secretion
D) Influence reproductive changes
E) Stimulate the process of building tissues

Question 11

The ____________________ produces hormones that regulate body metabolism.

Question 12

The ____________________ secretes the hormones that begin the development of secondary sexual characteristics.

Question 13

The ____________________ are the primary sex glands.

Question 14

Cretinism is:

A) A disorder resulting from an acquired or inherited decrease in antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary
B) A disorder that causes hyperactivity of the adrenal glands
C) A condition resulting from a congenital deficiency of thyroid secretion
D) A complex disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism
E) Caused by hyposecretion of the hormones produced by the cortex of the adrenal gland

Question 15

____________________ are fatty hormones produced by tissues throughout the body that influence the tissues in the surrounding area.

Question 16

Adenoma, with regard to the endocrine system, is:

A) Inflammation of the pancreas
B) A tumor of a gland
C) Excessive excretion of urine
D) Enlargement of the extremities
E) Softening of a gland

Question 17

The ____________________ produces the hormone thymosin, which stimulates the lymphoid organs to produce T lymphocytes or antibodies in newborns and young children.

Question 18

The primary function of the endocrine system is to produce ____________________ that monitor and coordinate body activities.

Question 19

Adenomalacia, with regard to the endocrine system, is:

A) Inflammation of the pancreas
B) A tumor of a gland
C) Excessive excretion of urine
D) Enlargement of the extremities
E) Softening of a gland

Question 20

Cushing's syndrome is:

A) A disorder resulting from an acquired or inherited decrease in antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary
B) A disorder that causes hyperactivity of the adrenal glands
C) A condition resulting from a congenital deficiency of thyroid secretion
D) A complex disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism
E) Caused by hyposecretion of the hormones produced by the cortex of the adrenal gland

Question 21

Research the incidence of virilism and explore treatments available to treat this disorder.

Question 22

Match the numbered word below with the best definition.
a.An abnormally high sugar content in the blood
b.Any hormone that stimulates the reproductive organs
c.A lipid molecule that has a hormonelike effect; a tissue hormone
d.Excessive hunger
e.The quantitative determination of antigenic substances by examination of the blood
f.An abnormally low sugar content in the blood
g.Secreting internally into blood or lymph
h.Excessive thirst that persists for long periods
i.Abnormal protrusion of the eyeball
j.The passage of a large volume of urine within a specified time
1.Endocrine
2.Exophthalmos
3.Gonadotropin
4.Hyperglycemia
5.Hypoglycemia
6.Immunoassay
7.Polydipsia
8.Polyphagia
9.Polyuria
10.Prostaglandin

Question 23

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What seven hormones are produced by the anterior pituitary gland?

Question 24

Choose one disorder of the endocrine system.Delineate the possible causes and the effects of treatment on the body.Indicate the success rate for various treatment options.

Question 25

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What body processes do hormones direct?

Question 26

Write an expository delineating the hormonal changes of pregnancy.

Question 27

Research the number of children affected by type 1 diabetes.What treatment plans must be followed by a person with type 1 diabetes?

Question 28

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are the main signs of diabetes insipidus?

Question 29

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What hormones are secreted by the pituitary gland and what are their functions?

Question 30

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Describe the parathyroid and its function.

Question 31

Research current steroid abuse cases in the news.Summarize your findings and give your opinion on the outcome of these cases.

Question 32

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What is the basal metabolic rate?

Question 33

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What is the function of human chorionic gonadotropin?

Question 34

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What is the purpose of synthetic growth hormone?

Question 35

What body dysfunctions may necessitate a thyroidectomy?

Question 36

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Explain the structure and function of the endocrine system.

Question 37

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Discuss the two classes of hormones and how they influence their target organs.

Question 38

What situations might cause the adrenal medulla to produce epinephrine, which initiates the fight-or-flight reaction? What are the effects of epinephrine on the body?

Question 39

Investigate the incidence of steroid abuse in high school athletes.What methods might help combat this problem?

Question 40

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are the causes and effects of menopause?

Question 41

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Describe the adrenal glands and their function.