Question 1

Acromegaly is enlargement of the extremities (hands and feet), jaw, nose, and forehead.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Another name for the suprarenals is the ____________________ glands.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another name for the suprarenals is the...

Question 3

The pituitary is controlled by the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The pituitary is controlled by the ____________________....

Question 4

The adrenal cortex secretes catecholamines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match each definition with the correct word part.
-Ger/o

Accepted Answer

A) To turn, turning 
B) Lobe, section 
C) Ketone 
D) Thymus gland 
E) Gonad, sex gland
F)Thyroid gland
G)Pituitary gland
H)Thalamus
I)Old age
J)Gland
K)Glucose, sugar
L)Calcium
M)Appetite
N)Potassium
O)Rapid
P)Insulin
Q)To secrete, secreting
R)Pancreas
S)Dark
T)Adrenal gland
U)Full of fat 
A) To turn, turning 
B) Lobe, section 
C) Ketone 
D) Thymus gland 
E) Gonad, sex gland
F)Thyroid gland
G)Pituitary gland
H)Thalamus
I)Old age
J)Gland
K)Glucose, sugar
L)Calcium
M)Appetite
N)Potassium
O)Rapid
P)Insulin
Q)To secrete, secreting
R)Pancreas
S)Dark
T)Adrenal gland
U)Full of fat

Question 6

PCOS is an ovarian condition of bilateral cysts, caused by a hormonal abnormality, which leads to the secretion of androgens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Addison's disease is an excessive secretion of cortisol by the adrenal cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each definition with the correct word part.
-Gonad/o

Accepted Answer

A) To turn, turning 
B) Lobe, section 
C) Ketone 
D) Thymus gland 
E) Gonad, sex gland
F)Thyroid gland
G)Pituitary gland
H)Thalamus
I)Old age
J)Gland
K)Glucose, sugar
L)Calcium
M)Appetite
N)Potassium
O)Rapid
P)Insulin
Q)To secrete, secreting
R)Pancreas
S)Dark
T)Adrenal gland
U)Full of fat 
A) To turn, turning 
B) Lobe, section 
C) Ketone 
D) Thymus gland 
E) Gonad, sex gland
F)Thyroid gland
G)Pituitary gland
H)Thalamus
I)Old age
J)Gland
K)Glucose, sugar
L)Calcium
M)Appetite
N)Potassium
O)Rapid
P)Insulin
Q)To secrete, secreting
R)Pancreas
S)Dark
T)Adrenal gland
U)Full of fat

Question 9

Match each definition with the correct word part.
-Adren/o

Accepted Answer

A) To turn, turning 
B) Lobe, section 
C) Ketone 
D) Thymus gland 
E) Gonad, sex gland
F)Thyroid gland
G)Pituitary gland
H)Thalamus
I)Old age
J)Gland
K)Glucose, sugar
L)Calcium
M)Appetite
N)Potassium
O)Rapid
P)Insulin
Q)To secrete, secreting
R)Pancreas
S)Dark
T)Adrenal gland
U)Full of fat 
A) To turn, turning 
B) Lobe, section 
C) Ketone 
D) Thymus gland 
E) Gonad, sex gland
F)Thyroid gland
G)Pituitary gland
H)Thalamus
I)Old age
J)Gland
K)Glucose, sugar
L)Calcium
M)Appetite
N)Potassium
O)Rapid
P)Insulin
Q)To secrete, secreting
R)Pancreas
S)Dark
T)Adrenal gland
U)Full of fat

Question 10

Match each definition with the correct word part.
-Esthesi/o

Accepted Answer

A) Thirst 
B) All 
C) Calcium 
D) Fast, rapid 
E) Eye
F)Near, beside, abnormal
G)Sugar, glucose
H)Potassium
I)Sodium
J)Sac
K)Many, much, excessive
L)To eat, swallow
M)Extremities
N)Before, forward
O)Feeling, sensation 
A) Thirst 
B) All 
C) Calcium 
D) Fast, rapid 
E) Eye
F)Near, beside, abnormal
G)Sugar, glucose
H)Potassium
I)Sodium
J)Sac
K)Many, much, excessive
L)To eat, swallow
M)Extremities
N)Before, forward
O)Feeling, sensation

Question 11

Hypoparathyroidism is characterized by tetany.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is also called the adrenal cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The adrenal glands are located below the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match each definition with the correct word part.
-Natr/o

Accepted Answer

A) Thirst 
B) All 
C) Calcium 
D) Fast, rapid 
E) Eye
F)Near, beside, abnormal
G)Sugar, glucose
H)Potassium
I)Sodium
J)Sac
K)Many, much, excessive
L)To eat, swallow
M)Extremities
N)Before, forward
O)Feeling, sensation 
A) Thirst 
B) All 
C) Calcium 
D) Fast, rapid 
E) Eye
F)Near, beside, abnormal
G)Sugar, glucose
H)Potassium
I)Sodium
J)Sac
K)Many, much, excessive
L)To eat, swallow
M)Extremities
N)Before, forward
O)Feeling, sensation

Question 15

Match each definition with the correct word part.
-Hypophys/o

Accepted Answer

A) To turn, turning 
B) Lobe, section 
C) Ketone 
D) Thymus gland 
E) Gonad, sex gland
F)Thyroid gland
G)Pituitary gland
H)Thalamus
I)Old age
J)Gland
K)Glucose, sugar
L)Calcium
M)Appetite
N)Potassium
O)Rapid
P)Insulin
Q)To secrete, secreting
R)Pancreas
S)Dark
T)Adrenal gland
U)Full of fat 
A) To turn, turning 
B) Lobe, section 
C) Ketone 
D) Thymus gland 
E) Gonad, sex gland
F)Thyroid gland
G)Pituitary gland
H)Thalamus
I)Old age
J)Gland
K)Glucose, sugar
L)Calcium
M)Appetite
N)Potassium
O)Rapid
P)Insulin
Q)To secrete, secreting
R)Pancreas
S)Dark
T)Adrenal gland
U)Full of fat

Question 16

Match each definition with the correct word part.
-Exo-

Accepted Answer

A) deficient 
B) outside 
C) within 
D) excessive 
A) deficient 
B) outside 
C) within 
D) excessive

Question 17

Match each definition with the correct term below.
-Hyperinsulinism

Accepted Answer

A) Excessive secretion of cortisol 
B) Hyperthyroidism 
C) Hypersecretion of somatotropin during childhood 
D) Undersecretion of ADH 
E) Oversecretion of ADH
F)Oversecretion of insulin
G)Insufficient secretion of cortisol
H)Hypersecretion of somatotropin during adulthood
I)Total lack of insulin production
J)Deficient or ineffective insulin production
K)Deficiency of all pituitary hormones
L)Somatotropin deficiency 
A) Excessive secretion of cortisol 
B) Hyperthyroidism 
C) Hypersecretion of somatotropin during childhood 
D) Undersecretion of ADH 
E) Oversecretion of ADH
F)Oversecretion of insulin
G)Insufficient secretion of cortisol
H)Hypersecretion of somatotropin during adulthood
I)Total lack of insulin production
J)Deficient or ineffective insulin production
K)Deficiency of all pituitary hormones
L)Somatotropin deficiency

Question 18

Match each definition with the correct term below.
-Hypoglycemia

Accepted Answer

A) Excessive thirst 
B) Excessive appetite 
C) Excessive urination 
D) Continuous muscle spasms 
E) Abnormal sensation
F)Deficient calcium in blood
G)Deficient potassium in blood
H)Deficient sugar in blood
I)Deficient sodium in blood
J)Lack of appetite
K)Abnormal hairiness
L)Enlargement of the thyroid gland
M)Protrusion of eyeballs from their orbits 
A) Excessive thirst 
B) Excessive appetite 
C) Excessive urination 
D) Continuous muscle spasms 
E) Abnormal sensation
F)Deficient calcium in blood
G)Deficient potassium in blood
H)Deficient sugar in blood
I)Deficient sodium in blood
J)Lack of appetite
K)Abnormal hairiness
L)Enlargement of the thyroid gland
M)Protrusion of eyeballs from their orbits

Question 19

Match each definition with the correct word part.
-Adipos/o

Accepted Answer

A) To turn, turning 
B) Lobe, section 
C) Ketone 
D) Thymus gland 
E) Gonad, sex gland
F)Thyroid gland
G)Pituitary gland
H)Thalamus
I)Old age
J)Gland
K)Glucose, sugar
L)Calcium
M)Appetite
N)Potassium
O)Rapid
P)Insulin
Q)To secrete, secreting
R)Pancreas
S)Dark
T)Adrenal gland
U)Full of fat 
A) To turn, turning 
B) Lobe, section 
C) Ketone 
D) Thymus gland 
E) Gonad, sex gland
F)Thyroid gland
G)Pituitary gland
H)Thalamus
I)Old age
J)Gland
K)Glucose, sugar
L)Calcium
M)Appetite
N)Potassium
O)Rapid
P)Insulin
Q)To secrete, secreting
R)Pancreas
S)Dark
T)Adrenal gland
U)Full of fat

Question 20

Calcitonin regulates the amount of calcium in the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 32: Endocrine System and Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Acromegaly is enlargement of the extremities (hands and feet), jaw, nose, and forehead.

Another name for the suprarenals is the ____________________ glands.

The pituitary is controlled by the ____________________.

The adrenal cortex secretes catecholamines.

Match each definition with the correct word part. -Ger/o

PCOS is an ovarian condition of bilateral cysts, caused by a hormonal abnormality, which leads to the secretion of androgens.

Addison's disease is an excessive secretion of cortisol by the adrenal cortex.

Match each definition with the correct word part. -Gonad/o

Match each definition with the correct word part. -Adren/o

Match each definition with the correct word part. -Esthesi/o

Hypoparathyroidism is characterized by tetany.

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is also called the adrenal cortex.

The adrenal glands are located below the kidneys.

Match each definition with the correct word part. -Natr/o

Match each definition with the correct word part. -Hypophys/o

Match each definition with the correct word part. -Exo-

Match each definition with the correct term below. -Hyperinsulinism

Match each definition with the correct term below. -Hypoglycemia

Match each definition with the correct word part. -Adipos/o

Calcitonin regulates the amount of calcium in the bloodstream.

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Introduction to Healthcare Terminology

Body Structure and Directional Terminology

Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

Digestive System

Genitourinary System

Genitourinary System

Genitourinary System

Obstetric, Perinatal, and Congenital Conditions

Blood, Blood-Forming Organs, and the Immune Mechanism

Circulatory System

Respiratory System

Nervous System

Mental and Behavioral Disorders

Eye and Adnexa

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