Deck 15: Endocrine System

Question 1

The ____,located above the pituitary gland,is a bridge between the nervous system and endocrine system.

A)Pineal gland
B)Parathyroid gland
C)Adrenal gland
D)Hypothalamus

Answer 1

D
The hypothalamus,located above the pituitary gland,is a bridge between the nervous system and endocrine system.The hypothalamus secretes hormones that affect the pituitary gland.

Question 2

Types of insulin can be long-acting or short-acting.

Answer 2

True
Short- and long-acting insulins are used to keep the metabolism of the body in homeostasis.

Question 3

Which of the following hormones are NOT produced by the pituitary gland?

A)Growth hormone
B)Follicle-stimulating hormone
C)Antidiuretic hormone
D)Calcitonin hormone

Answer 3

C
Two hormones,oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH),are stored in the posterior section of the pituitary gland.

Question 4

The condition that affects children suffering from hypothyroidism is known as:

A)Cretinism
B)Myxedema
C)Aplasia
D)None of the above

Question 5

Graves' disease is marked by enlargement of the neck region.

Question 6

A goiter occurs when the thyroid gland shrinks because of a lack of iodine.

Question 7

The most common causes of conditions affecting the endocrine system are:

A)Cancer
B)Smoking
C)Tumors
D)Congenital factors

Question 8

Hypocalcemia occurs when there is a low concentration of calcium in the blood.

Question 9

The hypothalamus links the central nervous system to the endocrine system.

Question 10

Excess glucose is converted into fat.

Question 11

The endocrine system keeps the body in balance by a mechanism known as the:

A)Endocrine mechanism
B)Negative feedback mechanism
C)Exocrine mechanism
D)Homeostasis mechanism

Question 12

Acromegaly is a childhood disease caused by a deficiency of growth hormone.

Question 13

The endocrine system involves the production and secretion of ____from the glands.

A)Vitamins
B)Hormones
C)Insulin
D)All of the above

Question 14

Estrogen is produced in the ovaries and regulates the menstrual cycle.

Question 15

Which of the following medications can be taken once a month?

A)Actonel
B)Boniva
C)Fosamax
D)Evista

Question 16

The essential components necessary for T₃ and T₄ production are:

A)Iodines
B)Proteins
C)Fatty acids
D)Carbohydrates

Question 17

The two primary hormones secreted by the ovaries are estrogen and progesterone.

Question 18

Glimepiride is used to treat:

A)Type 2 diabetes
B)Type 1 diabetes
C)Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes
D)None of the above

Question 19

Which combination drug does NOT have metformin as a main ingredient?

A)Glucovance
B)Avandaryl
C)Actoplus Met
D)Metaglip

Question 20

Autoimmune diseases occur when a person's tissues are attacked by his or her immune system.

Question 21

Match the term with the correct definition.
a.A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone
b.A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels
c.A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced
d.A condition associated with a decrease in bone density
e.A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
f.A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
g.A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
h.A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
i.A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
j.A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood
Goiter

Question 22

Match the term with the correct definition.
a.A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone
b.A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels
c.A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced
d.A condition associated with a decrease in bone density
e.A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
f.A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
g.A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
h.A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
i.A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
j.A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood
Myxedema

Question 23

Match the term with the correct definition.
a.A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone
b.A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels
c.A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced
d.A condition associated with a decrease in bone density
e.A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
f.A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
g.A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
h.A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
i.A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
j.A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood
Autoimmune disease

Question 24

Match the term with the correct definition.
a.A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone
b.A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels
c.A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced
d.A condition associated with a decrease in bone density
e.A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
f.A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
g.A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
h.A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
i.A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
j.A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood
Paget's disease

Question 25

Match the term with the correct definition.
a.A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone
b.A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels
c.A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced
d.A condition associated with a decrease in bone density
e.A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
f.A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
g.A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
h.A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
i.A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
j.A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood
Cretinism

Question 26

Match the term with the correct definition.
a.A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone
b.A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels
c.A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced
d.A condition associated with a decrease in bone density
e.A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
f.A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
g.A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
h.A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
i.A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
j.A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood
Cushing's disease

Question 27

Match the term with the correct definition.
a.A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone
b.A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels
c.A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced
d.A condition associated with a decrease in bone density
e.A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
f.A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
g.A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
h.A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
i.A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
j.A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood
Addison's disease

Question 28

Match the term with the correct definition.
a.A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone
b.A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels
c.A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced
d.A condition associated with a decrease in bone density
e.A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
f.A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
g.A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
h.A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
i.A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
j.A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood
Graves' disease

Question 29

Match the term with the correct definition.
a.A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone
b.A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels
c.A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced
d.A condition associated with a decrease in bone density
e.A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
f.A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
g.A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
h.A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
i.A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
j.A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood
Hypocalcemia

Question 30

Match the term with the correct definition.
a.A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone
b.A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels
c.A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced
d.A condition associated with a decrease in bone density
e.A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
f.A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
g.A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
h.A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
i.A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
j.A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood
Osteoporosis