Question 1

Based on criteria established by the World Health Organization, a DXA T-score greater than 1 is normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Epinephrine is produced in the

Accepted Answer

A)  pituitary gland. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  adrenal cortex. 
D)  adrenal medulla. 
A)  pituitary gland. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  adrenal cortex. 
D)  adrenal medulla. D

Question 3

Osteopenia is identified as a bone mass of _____ mg/cm².

Accepted Answer

A)  833 
A)  833 B

Question 4

Overactivity of the thyroid gland results in

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothyroidism. 
B)  hyperthyroidism. 
C)  hypoparathyroidism. 
D)  hyperparathyroidism. 
A)  hypothyroidism. 
B)  hyperthyroidism. 
C)  hypoparathyroidism. 
D)  hyperparathyroidism.

Question 5

The thyroid gland is responsible for secreting
1)TSH.
2)TH.
3)calcitonin.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 6

Which imaging modality is the most reliable in imaging the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)  DXA 
B)  MRI 
C)  Sestamibi nuclear medicine scans 
D)  CT 
A)  DXA 
B)  MRI 
C)  Sestamibi nuclear medicine scans 
D)  CT

Question 7

Hyperthyroidism is a fairly common disease of the endocrine system that affects the skeletal system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Glucagon promotes the breakdown within the liver of glycogen to glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Diabetes insipidus is a disorder that results when the _____ secretes an insufficient level of ADH.

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal cortex 
B)  adrenal medulla 
C)  anterior pituitary gland 
D)  posterior pituitary gland 
A)  adrenal cortex 
B)  adrenal medulla 
C)  anterior pituitary gland 
D)  posterior pituitary gland

Question 10

What syndrome is associated with chronic hyperglycemia in combination with glucose intolerance and alterations in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cushing 
B)  Diabetes mellitus 
C)  Diabetes insipidus 
D)  Metabolic 
A)  Cushing 
B)  Diabetes mellitus 
C)  Diabetes insipidus 
D)  Metabolic

Question 11

The anterior lobe of the pituitary secretes which of the following hormones?
1)ADH
2)FSH
3)GH

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 12

The outer portion of the adrenal glands, the adrenal cortex, is responsible for corticosteroid production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Grave's disease is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothyroidism. 
B)  hyperthyroidism. 
C)  hypopituitarism. 
D)  hyperpituitarism. 
A)  hypothyroidism. 
B)  hyperthyroidism. 
C)  hypopituitarism. 
D)  hyperpituitarism.

Question 14

The thymus gland is vital to maintaining normal blood pressure and in regulating tissue growth and development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The pituitary gland is located inferior to the

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  thyroid. 
C)  sella turcica. 
D)  pons. 
A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  thyroid. 
C)  sella turcica. 
D)  pons.

Question 16

The alpha cells of the _____ are responsible for glucagon synthesis.

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal cortex 
B)  adrenal medulla 
C)  liver 
D)  pancreas 
A)  adrenal cortex 
B)  adrenal medulla 
C)  liver 
D)  pancreas

Question 17

Acromegaly is a disorder caused by a disturbance in the pituitary gland resulting in an excessive secretion of

Accepted Answer

A)  FSH. 
B)  TH. 
C)  GH. 
D)  PTH. 
A)  FSH. 
B)  TH. 
C)  GH. 
D)  PTH.

Question 18

Osteitis deformans is also referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  Addison's disease. 
B)  Cushing syndrome. 
C)  Grave's disease. 
D)  Paget's disease. 
A)  Addison's disease. 
B)  Cushing syndrome. 
C)  Grave's disease. 
D)  Paget's disease.

Question 19

Which pathology results from a dysfunction within the adrenal cortex leading to hypersecretion of glucocorticoids from the anterior pituitary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Addison's disease 
B)  Cushing syndrome 
C)  Grave's disease 
D)  Paget's disease 
A)  Addison's disease 
B)  Cushing syndrome 
C)  Grave's disease 
D)  Paget's disease

Question 20

The endocrine system includes which of the following glands/organs?
1)Thyroid
2)Thymus
3)Pancreas

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Based on criteria established by the World Health Organization, a DXA T-score greater than 1 is normal.

Epinephrine is produced in the

Osteopenia is identified as a bone mass of _____ mg/cm².

Overactivity of the thyroid gland results in

The thyroid gland is responsible for secreting 1)TSH. 2)TH. 3)calcitonin.

Which imaging modality is the most reliable in imaging the hypothalamus?

Hyperthyroidism is a fairly common disease of the endocrine system that affects the skeletal system.

Glucagon promotes the breakdown within the liver of glycogen to glucose.

Diabetes insipidus is a disorder that results when the _____ secretes an insufficient level of ADH.

What syndrome is associated with chronic hyperglycemia in combination with glucose intolerance and alterations in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins?

The anterior lobe of the pituitary secretes which of the following hormones? 1)ADH 2)FSH 3)GH

The outer portion of the adrenal glands, the adrenal cortex, is responsible for corticosteroid production.

Grave's disease is associated with

The thymus gland is vital to maintaining normal blood pressure and in regulating tissue growth and development.

The pituitary gland is located inferior to the

The alpha cells of the _____ are responsible for glucagon synthesis.

Acromegaly is a disorder caused by a disturbance in the pituitary gland resulting in an excessive secretion of

Osteitis deformans is also referred to as

Which pathology results from a dysfunction within the adrenal cortex leading to hypersecretion of glucocorticoids from the anterior pituitary?

The endocrine system includes which of the following glands/organs? 1)Thyroid 2)Thymus 3)Pancreas

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Exam 11: Endocrine System

Based on criteria established by the World Health Organization, a DXA T-score greater than 1 is normal.

Epinephrine is produced in the

Osteopenia is identified as a bone mass of _____ mg/cm².

Overactivity of the thyroid gland results in

The thyroid gland is responsible for secreting 1)TSH. 2)TH. 3)calcitonin.

Which imaging modality is the most reliable in imaging the hypothalamus?

Hyperthyroidism is a fairly common disease of the endocrine system that affects the skeletal system.

Glucagon promotes the breakdown within the liver of glycogen to glucose.

Diabetes insipidus is a disorder that results when the _____ secretes an insufficient level of ADH.

What syndrome is associated with chronic hyperglycemia in combination with glucose intolerance and alterations in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins?

The anterior lobe of the pituitary secretes which of the following hormones? 1)ADH 2)FSH 3)GH

The outer portion of the adrenal glands, the adrenal cortex, is responsible for corticosteroid production.

Grave's disease is associated with

The thymus gland is vital to maintaining normal blood pressure and in regulating tissue growth and development.

The pituitary gland is located inferior to the

The alpha cells of the _____ are responsible for glucagon synthesis.

Acromegaly is a disorder caused by a disturbance in the pituitary gland resulting in an excessive secretion of

Osteitis deformans is also referred to as

Which pathology results from a dysfunction within the adrenal cortex leading to hypersecretion of glucocorticoids from the anterior pituitary?

The endocrine system includes which of the following glands/organs? 1)Thyroid 2)Thymus 3)Pancreas

Introduction to Pathology

Skeletal System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System

Hepatobiliary System

Urinary System

Central Nervous System

Hemopoietic System

Reproductive System

Traumatic Disease

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