Deck 9: The Endocrine System

Question 1

A group of receptors form _________ tissue.

Answer 1

target

Question 2

Exocrine glands secrete into __________.

Answer 2

ducts

Question 3

The ________ gland releases melatonin, a hormone believed to affect sleep.

Answer 3

pineal

Question 4

Catecholamines are hormones that are secreted in response to __________.

Question 5

Prolactin stimulates ____________ production.

Question 6

The health care provider identifies that adrenaline is secreted by the __________.

Question 7

The patient states that he has excessive and constant thirst. The medical assistant documents this as __________.

Question 8

The nurse assesses the patient's electrolyte levels which are regulated by the __________.

Question 9

The health care provider identifies the major androgen as __________.

Question 10

The patient had a hypersecretion of growth hormone after puberty. This would be documented as __________.

Question 11

The patient is urinating excessive amounts. The health care provider assesses for __________.

Question 12

Hypoadrenalism is also known as __________.

Question 13

The thymus gland is part of both the endocrine and ____________________ systems.

Question 14

The health care provider identifies this hormone as being responsible for lowering blood calcium levels ____________________.

Question 15

This pharmacological agent raises the blood sugar __________.

Question 16

The pregnant patient that has a posterior pituitary tumor may have difficulty with labor due to a lack of what hormone being produced?

Question 17

The health care provider understands that the adrenal glands regulate __________.

A) Testosterone
B) Estrogen
C) Electrolytes
D) Progesterone

Question 18

The pancreas helps maintain proper levels of blood __________.

A) insulin
B) glucose
C) testosterone
D) estrogen

Question 19

Glucagon is produced by __________ cells.

A) alpha
B) beta
C) pancreas
D) islet

Question 20

Vasopressin increases water __________.

A) reabsorption
B) excretion
C) production
D) secretion

Question 21

This is characterized by enlarged features, especially in the extremities and face and is caused by hypersecretion of the pituitary hormone after puberty.

A) Acromegaly
B) Dwarfism
C) Cretism
D) Gigantism

Question 22

This hormone is secreted by the adrenal gland; it is a class of hormones that includes epinephrine / adrenaline to give the body sudden energy in times of stress.

A) Sympathomimetic
B) Electrolyte
C) Suprarenal
D) Catecholamines

Question 23

This hormone regulates calcium and phosphorus metabolism.

A) Parathyroid hormone
B) Growth hormone
C) Antidiuretic hormone
D) Thyroid hormone

Question 24

This is caused by an over secretion of the adrenal gland.

A) Cushing syndrome
B) Exophthalmos
C) Thyrotoxicosis
D) Graves disease

Question 25

What hormone promotes water reabsorption within the body?

A) Growth hormone
B) Thyroid hormone
C) Antidiuretic hormone
D) Parathyroid hormone

Question 26

Production of glucose is __________.

A) glycolysis
B) glucogenesis
C) gonadotropin
D) pancreatitis

Question 27

Lack of iodine in the diet can cause a(n) __________.

A) graves disease
B) exophthalmos
C) thyrotoxicosis
D) goiter

Question 28

In the pancreas, __________ cells secrete insulin, which __________ blood levels of glucose.

A) alpha ; raises
B) alpha; lowers
C) beta; raises
D) beta; lowers

Question 29

The patient is complaining of excessive fatigue and weight gain. Which of the following glandular functions does the health care provider assess?

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

Question 30

The patient has hypersecretion of antidiuretic hormone. The health care provider evaluates the patient for __________.

A) hypervolemia
B) dehydration
C) myxedema
D) tetany

Question 31

The adrenal glands are not responsible for which of the following?

A) Metabolism
B) Growth
C) Fluid and electrolyte balance
D) Blood sugar levels

Question 32

Identify the combining form adren/o with its closest definition.

A) Glucose
B) Adrenal glands
C) Gland
D) Parathyroid

Question 33

Identify the combining form glyc/o with its closest definition.

A) Gland
B) Glycogen
C) Glucose
D) Pancreas

Question 34

Identify the combining form gonad/o with its closest definition.

A) Sex glands
B) Thyroid gland
C) Glucose
D) Glycogen

Question 35

Identify the combining form pancreat/o with its closest definition.

A) Parathyroid
B) Thyroid
C) Gland
D) Pancreas

Question 36

Identify the combining form parathyroid/o with its closest definition.

A) Parathyroid
B) Thyroid
C) Gland
D) Pancreas

Question 37

Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the __________.

A) blood
B) lymph
C) target cells
D) other glands

Question 38

The health care provider identifies the hypothalamus as being in the brain _________ to the pituitary.

A) posterior
B) superior
C) lateral
D) inferior

Question 39

The adrenal cortex is the __________ portion of each adrenal gland.

A) outer
B) inner
C) posterior
D) medial

Question 40

List one thing that the adrenal glands regulate.

A) Metabolism
B) Hunger
C) Blood sugar levels
D) Thyroid

Question 41

The health care provider explains that insulin is secreted when blood sugar levels are __________.

A) high
B) low
C) normal
D) unstable

Question 42

The patient has Graves disease. The health care provider assesses the eyes for __________.

A) exophthalmos
B) weight gain
C) decreased metabolic rate
D) increased fatigue

Question 43

The patient had her thyroid removed. The nurse assesses the patient for sign and symptoms of __________.

A) hypocalcemia
B) hypercalcemia
C) hyperkalemia
D) hypokalemia

Question 44

The health care provider explains that excessive amounts of insulin may cause __________.

A) hypoglycemia
B) hyperglycemia
C) hypocalcemia
D) hypercalcemia

Question 45

The health care provider stresses the importance of managing blood sugar levels to avoid damage to the kidneys or __________.

A) diabetic nephropathy
B) lung disease
C) gastrointestinal disease
D) bone disease

Question 46

The nurse assesses for symptoms of insulin shock with may include

A) tremors, bradycardia, hunger, dizziness, and cool moist skin
B) tremors, tachycardia, hunger, dizziness, and cool moist skin
C) tremors, tachycardia, insomnia, dizziness, and flushed skin
D) tremors, bradycardia, fatigue, dizziness, and flushed skin