Question 1

Insulin and glucagon are produced by

Accepted Answer

A)  the pancreas. 
B)  the thymus. 
C)  the adrenal cortex. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  the pancreas. 
B)  the thymus. 
C)  the adrenal cortex. 
D)  none of the above. A

Question 2

Polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia, weight loss, and fatigue are the principal signs and symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoglycemia. 
B)  diabetes insipidus. 
C)  diabetes mellitus. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  hypoglycemia. 
B)  diabetes insipidus. 
C)  diabetes mellitus. 
D)  all of the above. C

Question 3

Treatment of diabetes mellitus includes

Accepted Answer

A)  a calculated diet and exercise. 
B)  insulin administration if needed. 
C)  blood and urine testing. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  a calculated diet and exercise. 
B)  insulin administration if needed. 
C)  blood and urine testing. 
D)  all of the above. D

Question 4

Insufficient secretion of PTH by the parathyroid gland is called

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperpituitarism. 
B)  hypoparathyroidism. 
C)  hyperparathyroidism. 
D)  hypopituitarism. 
A)  hyperpituitarism. 
B)  hypoparathyroidism. 
C)  hyperparathyroidism. 
D)  hypopituitarism.

Question 5

Hypersecretion of hGH that causes overgrowth of the hands and feet, abnormal thickening of the bones of the face, and excessive overgrowth of soft tissue, occurring after puberty, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  acromegaly. 
B)  gigantism. 
C)  cretinism. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  acromegaly. 
B)  gigantism. 
C)  cretinism. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 6

Metabolic syndrome is

Accepted Answer

A)  defined by five main components. 
B)  a constellation of conditions that includes obesity. 
C)  a collection of signs and/or conditions that may predict a risk for type 2 diabetes. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  defined by five main components. 
B)  a constellation of conditions that includes obesity. 
C)  a collection of signs and/or conditions that may predict a risk for type 2 diabetes. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 7

What statement(s) is/are true about a simple goiter?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient may notice a swelling of the neck and experience difficulty swallowing. 
B)  Thyroid ultrasonography can confirm the presence of a thyroid nodule. 
C)  Both a and b are true. 
D)  None of the above is true. 
A)  The patient may notice a swelling of the neck and experience difficulty swallowing. 
B)  Thyroid ultrasonography can confirm the presence of a thyroid nodule. 
C)  Both a and b are true. 
D)  None of the above is true.

Question 8

A chronic disease of the immune system that attacks the thyroid gland and causes a goiter is called

Accepted Answer

A)  acromegaly. 
B)  Cushing's syndrome. 
C)  Hashimoto's thyroiditis. 
D)  Addison's disease. 
A)  acromegaly. 
B)  Cushing's syndrome. 
C)  Hashimoto's thyroiditis. 
D)  Addison's disease.

Question 9

The presence of a painless lump or nodule on the thyroid gland, along with complaints of persistent hoarseness and trouble swallowing, should raise the suggestion of

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperparathyroidism. 
B)  hypoparathyroidism. 
C)  hypoglycemia. 
D)  cancer of the thyroid gland. 
A)  hyperparathyroidism. 
B)  hypoparathyroidism. 
C)  hypoglycemia. 
D)  cancer of the thyroid gland.

Question 10

The master gland of the endocrine system is

Accepted Answer

A)  the thyroid gland. 
B)  the pituitary gland. 
C)  the adrenal gland. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  the thyroid gland. 
B)  the pituitary gland. 
C)  the adrenal gland. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 11

Type 2 diabetes

Accepted Answer

A)  usually requires treatment with insulin injections. 
B)  is seldom seen in adults. 
C)  is the most common form of diabetes. 
D)  is described by none of the above. 
A)  usually requires treatment with insulin injections. 
B)  is seldom seen in adults. 
C)  is the most common form of diabetes. 
D)  is described by none of the above.

Question 12

Which statement(s) is/are true about insulin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Too much insulin, a delayed meal, or not enough food can result in insulin shock. 
B)  A reduction in insulin or insulin resistance results in hyperglycemia. 
C)  The functional pancreas secretes insulin and maintains glucose levels in a precise range. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Too much insulin, a delayed meal, or not enough food can result in insulin shock. 
B)  A reduction in insulin or insulin resistance results in hyperglycemia. 
C)  The functional pancreas secretes insulin and maintains glucose levels in a precise range. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 13

Established risk factors for thyroid cancer include

Accepted Answer

A)  being a relative of a thyroid cancer patient. 
B)  being a male, as males are more susceptible. 
C)  eating too much dietary salt. 
D)  being a young adult. 
A)  being a relative of a thyroid cancer patient. 
B)  being a male, as males are more susceptible. 
C)  eating too much dietary salt. 
D)  being a young adult.

Question 14

Addison's disease is partial or complete failure of adrenocortical function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

More recent technology offers an alternative to multiple injection regimens for type 1 diabetics, as well as for some type 2 diabetics on insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Early implementation and use of combination medications seems to be the most effective way to treat diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Insulin reaction can be caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  too much insulin. 
B)  delayed meal or insufficient food. 
C)  excessive exercise. 
D)  any of the above. 
A)  too much insulin. 
B)  delayed meal or insufficient food. 
C)  excessive exercise. 
D)  any of the above.

Question 18

Dwarfism is the abnormal underdevelopment of the body, or hypopituitarism, occurring in children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Patients with hyperparathyroidism may be prone to fractures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Dysfunction of the endocrine system results in decreased or increased secretion of hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Insulin and glucagon are produced by

Polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia, weight loss, and fatigue are the principal signs and symptoms of

Treatment of diabetes mellitus includes

Insufficient secretion of PTH by the parathyroid gland is called

Hypersecretion of hGH that causes overgrowth of the hands and feet, abnormal thickening of the bones of the face, and excessive overgrowth of soft tissue, occurring after puberty, is called

Metabolic syndrome is

What statement(s) is/are true about a simple goiter?

A chronic disease of the immune system that attacks the thyroid gland and causes a goiter is called

The presence of a painless lump or nodule on the thyroid gland, along with complaints of persistent hoarseness and trouble swallowing, should raise the suggestion of

The master gland of the endocrine system is

Type 2 diabetes

Which statement(s) is/are true about insulin?

Established risk factors for thyroid cancer include

Addison's disease is partial or complete failure of adrenocortical function.

More recent technology offers an alternative to multiple injection regimens for type 1 diabetics, as well as for some type 2 diabetics on insulin.

Early implementation and use of combination medications seems to be the most effective way to treat diabetes.

Insulin reaction can be caused by

Dwarfism is the abnormal underdevelopment of the body, or hypopituitarism, occurring in children.

Patients with hyperparathyroidism may be prone to fractures.

Dysfunction of the endocrine system results in decreased or increased secretion of hormones.

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Immunologic Diseases and Conditions

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Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System

Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System

Diseases and Conditions of the Digestive System

Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System

Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System

Diseases and Conditions of the Urinary System

Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System

Neurologic Diseases and Conditions

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Exam 4: Diseases and Conditions of the Endocrine System

Insulin and glucagon are produced by

Polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia, weight loss, and fatigue are the principal signs and symptoms of

Treatment of diabetes mellitus includes

Insufficient secretion of PTH by the parathyroid gland is called

Hypersecretion of hGH that causes overgrowth of the hands and feet, abnormal thickening of the bones of the face, and excessive overgrowth of soft tissue, occurring after puberty, is called

Metabolic syndrome is

What statement(s) is/are true about a simple goiter?

A chronic disease of the immune system that attacks the thyroid gland and causes a goiter is called

The presence of a painless lump or nodule on the thyroid gland, along with complaints of persistent hoarseness and trouble swallowing, should raise the suggestion of

The master gland of the endocrine system is

Type 2 diabetes

Which statement(s) is/are true about insulin?

Established risk factors for thyroid cancer include

Addison's disease is partial or complete failure of adrenocortical function.

More recent technology offers an alternative to multiple injection regimens for type 1 diabetics, as well as for some type 2 diabetics on insulin.

Early implementation and use of combination medications seems to be the most effective way to treat diabetes.

Insulin reaction can be caused by

Dwarfism is the abnormal underdevelopment of the body, or hypopituitarism, occurring in children.

Patients with hyperparathyroidism may be prone to fractures.

Dysfunction of the endocrine system results in decreased or increased secretion of hormones.

Mechanisms of Disease, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood Diseases and Disorders

Immunologic Diseases and Conditions

Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear

Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System

Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System

Diseases and Conditions of the Digestive System

Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System

Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System

Diseases and Conditions of the Urinary System

Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System

Neurologic Diseases and Conditions

Mental Disorders

Disorders and Conditions Resulting From Trauma

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