Match the following abnormal pathologic conditions with their descriptions.

-Hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex
A)Addison disease
B)adrenal virilism
C)cretinism
D)Cushing syndrome
E)hyperparathyroidism
F)hypoparathyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)myxedema
I)pheochromocytoma
J)thyroid carcinoma

Question

Match the following abnormal pathologic conditions with their descriptions.

-Hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex
A)Addison disease
B)adrenal virilism
C)cretinism
D)Cushing syndrome
E)hyperparathyroidism
F)hypoparathyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)myxedema
I)pheochromocytoma
J)thyroid carcinoma

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex is a description of Addison disease.

Answer: B
 Adrenal virilism is a condition of excessive androgen production by the adrenal cortex.

Answer: C
 Cretinism is a condition of congenital hypothyroidism.

Answer: D
 Cushing syndrome is a condition of excessive cortisol production by the adrenal cortex.

Answer: E
 Hyperparathyroidism is a condition of excessive parathyroid hormone production.

Answer: F
 Hypoparathyroidism is a condition of insufficient parathyroid hormone production.

Answer: G
 Hyperthyroidism is a condition of excessive thyroid hormone production.

Answer: H
 Myxedema is a condition of severe hypothyroidism.

Answer: I
 Pheochromocytoma is a condition of excessive catecholamine production by the adrenal medulla.

Answer: J
 Thyroid carcinoma is a type of thyroid cancer.

Match the Following Abnormal Pathologic Conditions with Their Descriptions