Question 1

In the term hypergonadism,the root gonad means&#10;A)stone&#10;B)seed&#10;C)sex&#10;D)gland

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seed

Question 2

A chronic disease characterized by enlargement of the bones of the face,jaw,and extremities is called:&#10;A)cretinism&#10;B)dwarfism&#10;C)acromegaly&#10;D)gigantism

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Acromegaly is a chronic disease that causes enlargement of the bones of the face, jaw, and extremities. It is caused by the overproduction of growth hormone, usually due to a benign tumor in the pituitary gland. Gigantism is a similar condition that occurs during childhood when excess growth hormone is produced, leading to abnormally tall stature. Cretinism is a condition caused by an underactive thyroid gland, leading to stunted growth and intellectual disability. Dwarfism is a condition characterized by short stature, typically caused by genetic factors or medical conditions affecting growth.

Question 3

Which is an abnormal condition of excessive hair growth,especially in women?&#10;A)myxedema&#10;B)thymitis&#10;C)hirsutism&#10;D)hypergonadism

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Hirsutism is an abnormal condition of excessive hair growth, especially in women, typically in areas where hair is normally absent or minimal, such as the face or chest.

Question 4

All are true statements concerning epinephrine except:&#10;A)it elevates the systolic blood pressure&#10;B)it decreases the heart rate and cardiac output&#10;C)it dilates the bronchial tubes&#10;D)it dilates the pupils

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Epinephrine increases heart rate and cardiac output, making statement B false.

Question 5

The term ________ refers to a substance that promotes the development of male characteristics.&#10;A)steroid&#10;B)thyroid&#10;C)androgen&#10;D)dopamine

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The term that refers to a substance that promotes the development of male characteristics is androgen. Steroids are a broader category of compounds that can have a variety of physiological effects, including the promotion of muscle growth, but not necessarily the development of male characteristics specifically. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, and development, but not specifically male characteristics. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of mood, motivation, and reward, but not related to male characteristics.

Question 6

The ovaries produce all of the following except:&#10;A)androgen&#10;B)estrogen&#10;C)progesterone&#10;D)estrone

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Question 7

In the term epinephrine,the prefix epi- means&#10;A)around&#10;B)beside&#10;C)upon&#10;D)before

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The prefix epi- means "upon" in medical terminology.

Question 8

What is a condition of premature old age occurring in children called?&#10;A)virilism&#10;B)progesterone&#10;C)progeria&#10;D)vasopressin

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Progeria is a rare genetic disorder that causes premature aging in children. It usually becomes noticeable around the age of 2 and progresses rapidly, causing symptoms such as hair loss, wrinkled skin, and joint stiffness. Virilism refers to the development of male physical characteristics in females, progesterone is a female hormone involved in menstruation and pregnancy, and vasopressin is a hormone involved in regulating water balance in the body. None of these terms are related to premature aging in children.

Question 9

The ________ is the primary link between the endocrine and nervous system.&#10;A)pineal&#10;B)hypothalamus&#10;C)hypophysis&#10;D)pituitary

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The hypothalamus is known as the primary link between the endocrine and nervous system as it controls the release of hormones from the pituitary gland, which is often referred to as the master gland of the endocrine system. The hypothalamus also plays a role in regulating body temperature, hunger, thirst, and other homeostatic functions. The pineal gland produces melatonin, which regulates sleep-wake cycles, but it is not primarily linked to the endocrine system. The hypophysis is another name for the pituitary gland, and while it is important in the endocrine system, it is not the primary link between the endocrine and nervous system.

Question 10

A congenital deficiency in secretion of the thyroid hormone is called:&#10;A)diabetes&#10;B)hirsutism&#10;C)gigantism&#10;D)cretinism

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Congenital deficiency in secretion of the thyroid hormone is called cretinism. Diabetes is a condition related to high blood sugar levels, hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women due to hormonal imbalances, and gigantism is excessive growth due to overproduction of growth hormone.

Question 11

Prolactin is secreted by the:&#10;A)posterior lobe of the pituitary&#10;B)pineal gland&#10;C)ovaries&#10;D)anterior lobe of the pituitary

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Question 12

Which substance is essential for maintenance of a normal level of blood sugar?&#10;A)cortisol&#10;B)insulin&#10;C)parahormone&#10;D)serotonin

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Question 13

The medical term for pertaining to drowsiness or sluggishness is:&#10;A)pallor&#10;B)myxedema&#10;C)ascites&#10;D)lethargic

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Question 14

Which substance is used as an anti-inflammatory agent?&#10;A)aldosterone&#10;B)cortisone&#10;C)dopamine&#10;D)somatotropin

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Question 15

The pituitary gland is also known as the:&#10;A)pineal&#10;B)hypophysis&#10;C)parathyroid&#10;D)pituitarism

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Question 16

The ________ gland plays a vital role in metabolism and regulates the body's metabolic processes.&#10;A)thyroid&#10;B)parathyroid&#10;C)pineal&#10;D)pituitary

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Question 17

The principal mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex is:&#10;A)aldosterone&#10;B)androgen&#10;C)oxytocin&#10;D)dopamine

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Question 18

In the term hyperkalemia,the root kal means&#10;A)calcium&#10;B)iron&#10;C)potassium&#10;D)magnesium

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Question 19

The surgical excision of the thyroid gland is called:&#10;A)thyroidotomy&#10;B)thyroidotome&#10;C)thyrotherapy&#10;D)thyroidectomy

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Question 20

A hypersecretion of cortisol may result in:&#10;A)Cushing's disease&#10;B)Addison's disease&#10;C)diabetes mellitus&#10;D)Graves' disease

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Question 21

The suffix that means hormone is:&#10;A)-ine&#10;B)-one&#10;C)-in&#10;D)-gen

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Question 22

A test used in the diagnosing of adrenal tumors is called:&#10;A)17-HCS&#10;B)17-OHCS&#10;C)17-KS&#10;D)17-HDL

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Question 23

The posterior portion of the pituitary gland:&#10;A)influences growth&#10;B)regulates release of gonadotropin&#10;C)stimulates reabsorption of water&#10;D)plays a vital role in metabolism

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Question 24

The endocrine gland that plays a vital role in carbohydrate metabolism is:&#10;A)thyroid&#10;B)adrenal&#10;C)pancreas&#10;D)testes

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Question 25

The parathyroid gland:&#10;A)influences the body's internal clock&#10;B)acts on the mammary glands&#10;C)helps maintain normal serum calcium levels&#10;D)aids in the breakdown of glycogen

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Question 26

________ is the main cause of type 2 diabetes in both adults and children.&#10;A)Heredity&#10;B)Environment&#10;C)Obesity&#10;D)Malnutrition

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Question 27

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland secretes:&#10;A)luteinizing hormone&#10;B)growth hormone&#10;C)prolactin hormone&#10;D)all of the above

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Question 28

A blood sugar test that is performed at specified intervals after the patient has taken glucose is:&#10;A)fasting blood sugar&#10;B)glucose tolerance test&#10;C)protein bound iodine&#10;D)corticotropin

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Question 29

Increased levels of which of the following may indicate diabetes mellitus?&#10;A)thyroid scan&#10;B)total calcium&#10;C)fasting blood sugar&#10;D)protein bound iodine

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Question 30

The endocrine system works closely with what other system to help maintain homeostasis?&#10;A)muscular&#10;B)integumentary&#10;C)skeletal&#10;D)nervous

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Question 31

A test performed on urine to determine the amount of epinephrine and norepinephrine present is:&#10;A)catecholamines&#10;B)corticotropin&#10;C)protein bound iodine&#10;D)total calcium

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Question 32

A mineral that aids in the development and functioning of the thyroid gland is:&#10;A)calcium&#10;B)sodium&#10;C)iodine&#10;D)chlorine

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Question 33

A hormone produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas is called:&#10;A)glucagon&#10;B)insulin&#10;C)melatonin&#10;D)calcitonin

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Question 34

In the term estrogen,the combining form estr/o means&#10;A)female&#10;B)sexual desire&#10;C)estrogen&#10;D)mad desire

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Question 35

A substance used in the treatment of shock to elevate the blood pressure is:&#10;A)insulin&#10;B)iodine&#10;C)dopamine&#10;D)cortisone

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Question 36

A deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones may result in:&#10;A)Cushing's disease&#10;B)Graves' disease&#10;C)diabetes mellitus&#10;D)Addison's disease

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Question 37

A test used to detect tumors of the thyroid gland is:&#10;A)thyroxine&#10;B)total calcium&#10;C)thyroid scan&#10;D)protein bound iodine

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Question 38

Melatonin is secreted by the:&#10;A)thyroid gland&#10;B)parathyroid gland&#10;C)pancreas&#10;D)pineal gland

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Question 39

A hormone made by the thyroid gland:&#10;A)influences adrenocortical function&#10;B)controls body pigmentation&#10;C)stimulates release of milk&#10;D)influences bone and calcium metabolism

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Question 40

Excessive secretion of milk after cessation of nursing is:&#10;A)galactorrhea&#10;B)mammorrhea&#10;C)glandular&#10;D)galactin

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Question 41

The adenohypophysis is also known as the:&#10;A)posterior lobe of the pituitary gland&#10;B)anterior lobe of the pituitary gland&#10;C)parathyroid gland&#10;D)pineal gland

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Question 42

Write the correct abbreviation for adrenocorticotropic hormone:

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Question 43

A condition of excessive secretion of the sex glands is:&#10;A)hypertrophy&#10;B)testitis&#10;C)hypogonadism&#10;D)hypergonadism

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Question 44

The function of oxytocin is:&#10;A)release of breast milk&#10;B)stimulation of uterine contractions&#10;C)prevent dehydration&#10;D)release an egg from the ovary

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Question 45

The pituitary gland is located:&#10;A)in the center of the brain&#10;B)away from the hypothalamus&#10;C)at the base of the brain&#10;D)in the temporal lobe

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Question 46

Hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults may result in:&#10;A)acromegaly&#10;B)gigantism&#10;C)dwarfism&#10;D)congenital defects

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Question 47

The root in adenoma means&#10;A)pertaining to&#10;B)gland&#10;C)pine cone&#10;D)giant

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Question 48

The suffix in acromegaly means&#10;A)pertaining to&#10;B)enlargement&#10;C)gland&#10;D)extremity

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Question 49

Complications of hypothyroidism can include:&#10;A)heart disease&#10;B)depression&#10;C)slowed mental functioning&#10;D)all of the above

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Question 50

The pineal gland secretes:&#10;A)melatonin and serotonin&#10;B)serotonin and cortisol&#10;C)oxytocin and melatonin&#10;D)epinephrine and norepinephrine

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Question 51

The combining form in somatotropin means&#10;A)turn&#10;B)chemical&#10;C)body&#10;D)solid

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Question 52

A condition of excessive amounts of potassium in the blood is termed:&#10;A)hypercalcemia&#10;B)hypercapnia&#10;C)hyperkalemia&#10;D)none of the above

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Question 53

The adrenal cortex secretes:&#10;A)aldosterone&#10;B)cortisol&#10;C)corticosterone&#10;D)all of the above

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Question 54

The most severe form of hypothyroidism is:&#10;A)Cushing's disease&#10;B)Addison's disease&#10;C)myxedema&#10;D)Graves' disease

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Question 55

The surgical excision of the adrenal gland is termed:&#10;A)adenectomy&#10;B)adrenalectomy&#10;C)adenotomy&#10;D)adrenopathy

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Question 56

Any disease condition of a gland is termed:&#10;A)adenitis&#10;B)adenosis&#10;C)adenotomy&#10;D)adenectomy

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Question 57

Write the correct abbreviation for basal metabolic rate:

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Question 58

________ is a condition where the fasting blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes.&#10;A)Prediabetes&#10;B)Gestational diabetes&#10;C)Hypoglycemia&#10;D)Hyperglycemia

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Question 59

The master gland of the body is the:&#10;A)pineal gland&#10;B)pituitary gland&#10;C)hypothalamus&#10;D)gonads

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Question 60

Antidiuretic hormone is also known as:&#10;A)vasopressin&#10;B)vasodilator&#10;C)vasoconstrictor&#10;D)vasopassor

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Question 61

Write the correct meaning for ADH:

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Question 62

Write the correct abbreviation for somatotropin hormone:

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Question 63

Write the correct meaning for T3:

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Question 64

Write the correct abbreviation for growth hormone:

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Deck 13: Endocrine System