Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Malignant tumor of an endocrine gland in the neck
A)acromegaly
B)Addison disease
C)cretinism
D)Cushing syndrome
E)diabetes insipidus
F)diabetes mellitus
G)exophthalmos
H)glucose tolerance test
I)goiter
J)hirsutism
K)ketoacidosis
L)myxedema
M)pheochromocytoma
N)radioimmunoassay
O)tetany
P)thyroid carcinoma
Q)thyroid scan
R)thyrotoxicosis

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Thyroid carcinoma is a malignant tumor of the thyroid gland in the neck.

Answer: M
 Pheochromocytoma is a malignant tumor of the adrenal gland that secretes excess catecholamines.

Answer: I
 Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland, often due to iodine deficiency.

Answer: Q
 Thyroid scan is a non-invasive medical test that uses radioactive iodine to produce images of the thyroid gland.

Answer: R
 Thyrotoxicosis is a condition caused by excessive thyroid hormone production leading to symptoms such as weight loss, rapid heart rate, and tremors.

Answer: D
 Cushing syndrome is a condition caused by excessive cortisol hormone production from the adrenal gland.

Answer: G
 Exophthalmos is a protrusion or bulging of the eyes that is often seen in thyroid disorders.

Answer: F
 Diabetes mellitus is a condition caused by insulin resistance or insufficient insulin production leading to high blood sugar levels.

Answer: A
 Acromegaly is a condition caused by excess growth hormone production in adults, leading to enlargement of bones in the face, hands, and feet.

Answer: H
 Glucose tolerance test is a diagnostic test used to measure the body's ability to metabolize glucose and diagnose conditions such as diabetes.

Answer: N
 Radioimmunoassay is a laboratory technique used to measure the concentration of hormones or other substances in the blood.

Answer: K
 Ketoacidosis is a condition caused by high levels of ketones in the blood, often seen in uncontrolled diabetes or starvation.

Answer: E
 Diabetes insipidus is a condition caused by inadequate production or response to the hormone vasopressin, leading to excessive urination and dehydration.

Answer: L
 Myxedema is a condition caused by severe hypothyroidism leading to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance.

Answer: B
 Addison disease is a condition caused by insufficient production of cortisol and aldosterone hormones from the adrenal gland.

Answer: O
 Tetany is a condition caused by low levels of calcium in the blood leading to muscle spasms and twitching.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings