Question 1

Which hormone is produced by the testes?
A) testosterone
B) progesterone
C) oxytocin
D) thyroxine
E) estrogen

Accepted Answer

Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone produced by the testes, responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics.

Question 2

The blood test that measures levels of thyroid hormones is:
A) TFT
B) GTT
C) RAIU
D) THT
E) HRT

Accepted Answer

TFT stands for Thyroid Function Test, which measures the levels of thyroid hormones in the blood, including T3, T4, and TSH.

Question 3

In the term androgen, andr/o means:
A) steroid
B) male
C) hormone
D) corticosteroid
E) female

Accepted Answer

The prefix "andr/o" refers to male, which is why "androgen" refers to male hormones.

Question 4

Thyroid hormone deficiency is known as:
A) hypothyroidism
B) hyperthyroidism
C) thyromegaly
D) Graves disease
E) goiter

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroidism is the condition that results from a deficiency of thyroid hormone.

Question 5

Exophthalmos can occur as a result of:
A) diabetes
B) pituitary disease
C) thyroid disease
D) Addison disease
E) Cushing syndrome

Accepted Answer

Exophthalmos, or protrusion of the eyeballs, is most commonly associated with thyroid disease, particularly Graves' disease, which is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland and can lead to hyperthyroidism.

Question 6

Hormone deficiencies are corrected with:
A) RAIU
B) DM
C) HTT
D) HRT
E) HT

Accepted Answer

Hormone deficiencies are corrected with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), which involves supplementing the body with hormones it is deficient in to restore hormonal balance.

Question 7

Excessive production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex may result in:
A) Cushing syndrome
B) Graves disease
C) myxedema
D) cretinism
E) thyrotropin

Accepted Answer

Cushing syndrome is directly related to the excessive production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex, leading to a range of symptoms including weight gain, high blood pressure, and skin changes. Graves disease, myxedema, cretinism, and thyrotropin are related to thyroid function, not cortisol levels.

Question 8

Insulin injections are prescribed for treatment of:
A) hyperinsulinism
B) pancreatitis
C) hypoglycemia
D) type 1 diabetes
E) pheochromocytoma

Accepted Answer

Insulin injections are primarily prescribed for the treatment of type 1 diabetes, a condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin.

Question 9

What gland is affected with panhypopituitarism?
A) thymus
B) pituitary
C) parathyroid
D) adrenal
E) pancreas

Accepted Answer

Panhypopituitarism is a condition where the pituitary gland fails to produce sufficient amounts of several or all of its hormones, affecting the pituitary gland directly.

Question 10

The total calcium blood test is used to detect disorders of the:
A) bones
B) thyroid
C) pancreas
D) liver
E) bladder

Accepted Answer

The total calcium blood test is primarily used to detect disorders related to the bones, as calcium is a crucial component of bone health.

Question 11

Hyperglycemia can be corrected with:
A) thyroxine
B) adrenaline
C) calcium
D) glucose
E) insulin

Accepted Answer

Insulin is the hormone used to lower blood sugar levels, making it the correct choice for correcting hyperglycemia.

Question 12

The adrenal gland tumor that causes excessive release of epinephrine and adrenaline, resulting in severe hypertension, is called:
A) adenoma
B) pancreatoma
C) thymoma
D) pheochromocytoma
E) myeloma

Accepted Answer

Pheochromocytoma is a type of adrenal gland tumor that causes the gland to produce too much of the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine, leading to severe hypertension and other symptoms.

Question 13

What condition is most commonly caused by alcoholism and biliary tract disease?
A) Addison disease
B) myxedema
C) pheochromocytoma
D) cretinism
E) pancreatitis

Accepted Answer

Pancreatitis is most commonly caused by alcoholism and biliary tract disease. Alcoholism can lead to chronic pancreatitis, while gallstones from the biliary tract can block the pancreatic duct, leading to acute pancreatitis.

Question 14

Match the word elements with their meanings.
-pituitary gland
A) aden/o
B) adrenal/o
C) calc/o
D) cephal/o
E) chrom/o
F) gluc/o
G) home/o
H) my/o
I) insulin/o
J) pancreat/o
K) parathyroid/o
L) pituitar/o
M) thym/o
N) thyroid/o
O) toxic/o
P) -crine
Q) -ism
R) -oma
S) hyper-
T) poly-

Accepted Answer

The correct match for "pituitary gland" is "L) pituitar/o," as "pituitar/o" is the word element that specifically refers to the pituitary gland.

Question 15

Match the word elements with their meanings.
-same, like
A) aden/o
B) adrenal/o
C) calc/o
D) cephal/o
E) chrom/o
F) gluc/o
G) home/o
H) my/o
I) insulin/o
J) pancreat/o
K) parathyroid/o
L) pituitar/o
M) thym/o
N) thyroid/o
O) toxic/o
P) -crine
Q) -ism
R) -oma
S) hyper-
T) poly-

Accepted Answer

The word element "home/o" means "same" or "like," as in homeostasis, which refers to the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment.

Question 16

Match the word elements with their meanings.
-insulin
A) aden/o
B) adrenal/o
C) calc/o
D) cephal/o
E) chrom/o
F) gluc/o
G) home/o
H) my/o
I) insulin/o
J) pancreat/o
K) parathyroid/o
L) pituitar/o
M) thym/o
N) thyroid/o
O) toxic/o
P) -crine
Q) -ism
R) -oma
S) hyper-
T) poly-

Accepted Answer

Insulin/o is the word element that refers to insulin.

Question 17

Match the word elements with their meanings.
-many, much
A) aden/o
B) adrenal/o
C) calc/o
D) cephal/o
E) chrom/o
F) gluc/o
G) home/o
H) my/o
I) insulin/o
J) pancreat/o
K) parathyroid/o
L) pituitar/o
M) thym/o
N) thyroid/o
O) toxic/o
P) -crine
Q) -ism
R) -oma
S) hyper-
T) poly-

Accepted Answer

S) hyper- means "above" or "excessive," and T) poly- means "many" or "much."

Question 18

Match the word elements with their meanings.
-to secrete
A) aden/o
B) adrenal/o
C) calc/o
D) cephal/o
E) chrom/o
F) gluc/o
G) home/o
H) my/o
I) insulin/o
J) pancreat/o
K) parathyroid/o
L) pituitar/o
M) thym/o
N) thyroid/o
O) toxic/o
P) -crine
Q) -ism
R) -oma
S) hyper-
T) poly-

Accepted Answer

The suffix "-crine" relates to secreting, as seen in terms like "endocrine" (pertaining to glands that secrete hormones internally).

Question 19

Match the word elements with their meanings.
-color
A) aden/o
B) adrenal/o
C) calc/o
D) cephal/o
E) chrom/o
F) gluc/o
G) home/o
H) my/o
I) insulin/o
J) pancreat/o
K) parathyroid/o
L) pituitar/o
M) thym/o
N) thyroid/o
O) toxic/o
P) -crine
Q) -ism
R) -oma
S) hyper-
T) poly-

Accepted Answer

E) chrom/o means color.

Question 20

Match the word elements with their meanings.
-condition
A) aden/o
B) adrenal/o
C) calc/o
D) cephal/o
E) chrom/o
F) gluc/o
G) home/o
H) my/o
I) insulin/o
J) pancreat/o
K) parathyroid/o
L) pituitar/o
M) thym/o
N) thyroid/o
O) toxic/o
P) -crine
Q) -ism
R) -oma
S) hyper-
T) poly-

Accepted Answer

The suffix "-ism" refers to a condition, state, or theory.

Quiz 10: Endocrine System

Which hormone is produced by the testes?

The blood test that measures levels of thyroid hormones is:

In the term androgen, andr/o means:

Thyroid hormone deficiency is known as:

Exophthalmos can occur as a result of:

Hormone deficiencies are corrected with:

Excessive production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex may result in:

Insulin injections are prescribed for treatment of:

What gland is affected with panhypopituitarism?

The total calcium blood test is used to detect disorders of the:

Hyperglycemia can be corrected with:

The adrenal gland tumor that causes excessive release of epinephrine and adrenaline, resulting in severe hypertension, is called:

What condition is most commonly caused by alcoholism and biliary tract disease?

Match the word elements with their meanings. -pituitary gland

Match the word elements with their meanings. -same, like

Match the word elements with their meanings. -insulin

Match the word elements with their meanings. -many, much

Match the word elements with their meanings. -to secrete

Match the word elements with their meanings. -color

Match the word elements with their meanings. -condition