Exam 7: The Endocrine Systemendocrinology

Read the following excerpt from a surgery follow-up note: Mr. Shield presented to our office today for follow-up from his thyroidectomy. He initially presented to his primary care physician with concerns over a goiter. His PCP noticed mild exophthalmos and an enlarged thyroid with palpable nodules. He had a thyroid scan and a TFT that revealed active nodules. After discussion with Dr. Sharp, Mr. Shield elected for surgical correction. Dr. Sharp performed a thyroidectomy 2 weeks ago. Mr. Shield developed postoperative hypocalcemia but otherwise had an unremarkable hospital stay. Since discharge, Mr. Shield has done very well. According to the note, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A goiter is most commonly caused by a deficiency of

Choose the correct translation for the roots adren/o andadrenal/o.

Which of the following medical terms means tumor of the thymus?

Translate the medical term insulinoma.

The abbreviation for diabetes mellitus that occurs during pregnancy is

The medical term adenitis translates as

Which of the following medical terms means a condition of under secretion of the pituitary gland?

The medical term used to describe the condition of breast tissue development in a male is

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term endocrinologist?

Translate the medical termhypophysectomy.

Build a medical term that means break down of sugar.

Epinephrine is a hormone secreted by the

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term parathyroidectomy?

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term uremia?

Translate the medical term adenopathy.

The hormone that controls the metabolism and uptake of sugar and fats is

Build a medical term that means inflammation of the pancreas.

The development of male secondary sexual characteristics caused by excessive secretion of the adrenal gland is called