Question 1

Hypersecretion of human growth hormone (hGH) by the pituitary gland before puberty, resulting in abnormal and accelerated growth, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Addison's disease. 
B)  Cushing's syndrome. 
C)  myxedema. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  Addison's disease. 
B)  Cushing's syndrome. 
C)  myxedema. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 2

Adrenal insufficiency, with progressive destruction of the adrenal gland, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Cushing's syndrome. 
B)  Hashimoto's thyroiditis. 
C)  Addison's disease. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  Cushing's syndrome. 
B)  Hashimoto's thyroiditis. 
C)  Addison's disease. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 3

Hyperparathyroidism increases breakdown of bone and excessive reabsorption of calcium into the blood (hypercalcemia).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Diabetes that has its onset during pregnancy is called

Accepted Answer

A)  type 1, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. 
B)  gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). 
C)  type 2, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). 
D)  nonspecific diabetes. 
A)  type 1, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. 
B)  gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). 
C)  type 2, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). 
D)  nonspecific diabetes.

Question 5

Precocious puberty is

Accepted Answer

A)  defined in boys as the onset of puberty before the age of 9. 
B)  defined in girls as the onset of puberty before the age of 8. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  neither of the above. 
A)  defined in boys as the onset of puberty before the age of 9. 
B)  defined in girls as the onset of puberty before the age of 8. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  neither of the above.

Question 6

A deficiency in the release of vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone [ADH]) by the posterior pituitary gland causes

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoglycemia. 
B)  dwarfism. 
C)  diabetes insipidus. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  hypoglycemia. 
B)  dwarfism. 
C)  diabetes insipidus. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 7

Hyperparathyroidism or overproduction of parathyroid hormone (PTH) causes

Accepted Answer

A)  increased breakdown of bone. 
B)  hypercalcemia, or increased circulating calcium. 
C)  cardiac arrhythmias and renal calculi. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  increased breakdown of bone. 
B)  hypercalcemia, or increased circulating calcium. 
C)  cardiac arrhythmias and renal calculi. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 8

Rapid heartbeat and palpitations, increased metabolism, weight loss, nervousness, excitability, profuse perspiration, excessive thirst, muscular weakness, exophthalmos, and the presence of a goiter are symptoms and signs of

Accepted Answer

A)  Graves' disease. 
B)  primary hyperthyroidism. 
C)  overproduction of thyroid hormone. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  Graves' disease. 
B)  primary hyperthyroidism. 
C)  overproduction of thyroid hormone. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 9

A simple, or nontoxic, goiter results from

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive iodine in the diet. 
B)  inadequate amounts of iodine in the diet. 
C)  excessive circulating cortisol levels. 
D)  a deficiency of glucose in the blood. 
A)  excessive iodine in the diet. 
B)  inadequate amounts of iodine in the diet. 
C)  excessive circulating cortisol levels. 
D)  a deficiency of glucose in the blood.

Question 10

Symptoms and signs of diabetic coma include

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoglycemia, dry skin, hunger, and thirst. 
B)  hyperglycemia, hunger, cold sweat, and trembling. 
C)  hyperglycemia, thirst, nausea and vomiting, and dry skin. 
D)  hypoglycemia, anxiety, fruity breath odor, and thirst. 
A)  hypoglycemia, dry skin, hunger, and thirst. 
B)  hyperglycemia, hunger, cold sweat, and trembling. 
C)  hyperglycemia, thirst, nausea and vomiting, and dry skin. 
D)  hypoglycemia, anxiety, fruity breath odor, and thirst.

Question 11

The syndrome caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex, which results in excessive circulating cortisol levels, fatigue, muscular weakness, and changes in body appearance, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Cushing's syndrome. 
B)  Hashimoto's thyroiditis. 
C)  Addison's disease. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  Cushing's syndrome. 
B)  Hashimoto's thyroiditis. 
C)  Addison's disease. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 12

Damage to the pituitary gland, which causes hypopituitarism, can result from

Accepted Answer

A)  radiation. 
B)  surgical removal. 
C)  ischemia. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  radiation. 
B)  surgical removal. 
C)  ischemia. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 13

Patients who are bedridden or unable to drink enough water to compensate for urinary loss of water can become dangerously dehydrated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Oral hypoglycemic agents such as DiaBeta and Glucophage can cause symptoms similar to diabetic coma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Severe, prolonged hypoglycemia can cause irreversible brain damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A congenital hypothyroid condition that causes mental and growth retardation in the infant or young child is called

Accepted Answer

A)  cretinism. 
B)  gigantism. 
C)  acromegaly. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  cretinism. 
B)  gigantism. 
C)  acromegaly. 
D)  none of the above.

Hypersecretion of human growth hormone (hGH) by the pituitary gland before puberty, resulting in abnormal and accelerated growth, is called

Adrenal insufficiency, with progressive destruction of the adrenal gland, is called

Hyperparathyroidism increases breakdown of bone and excessive reabsorption of calcium into the blood (hypercalcemia).

Diabetes that has its onset during pregnancy is called

Precocious puberty is

A deficiency in the release of vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone [ADH]) by the posterior pituitary gland causes

Hyperparathyroidism or overproduction of parathyroid hormone (PTH) causes

Rapid heartbeat and palpitations, increased metabolism, weight loss, nervousness, excitability, profuse perspiration, excessive thirst, muscular weakness, exophthalmos, and the presence of a goiter are symptoms and signs of

A simple, or nontoxic, goiter results from

Symptoms and signs of diabetic coma include

The syndrome caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex, which results in excessive circulating cortisol levels, fatigue, muscular weakness, and changes in body appearance, is called

Damage to the pituitary gland, which causes hypopituitarism, can result from

Patients who are bedridden or unable to drink enough water to compensate for urinary loss of water can become dangerously dehydrated.

Oral hypoglycemic agents such as DiaBeta and Glucophage can cause symptoms similar to diabetic coma.

Severe, prolonged hypoglycemia can cause irreversible brain damage.

A congenital hypothyroid condition that causes mental and growth retardation in the infant or young child is called

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Exam 4: Diseases and Conditions of the Endocrine System

Hypersecretion of human growth hormone (hGH) by the pituitary gland before puberty, resulting in abnormal and accelerated growth, is called

Adrenal insufficiency, with progressive destruction of the adrenal gland, is called

Hyperparathyroidism increases breakdown of bone and excessive reabsorption of calcium into the blood (hypercalcemia).

Diabetes that has its onset during pregnancy is called

Precocious puberty is

A deficiency in the release of vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone [ADH]) by the posterior pituitary gland causes

Hyperparathyroidism or overproduction of parathyroid hormone (PTH) causes

Rapid heartbeat and palpitations, increased metabolism, weight loss, nervousness, excitability, profuse perspiration, excessive thirst, muscular weakness, exophthalmos, and the presence of a goiter are symptoms and signs of

A simple, or nontoxic, goiter results from

Symptoms and signs of diabetic coma include

The syndrome caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex, which results in excessive circulating cortisol levels, fatigue, muscular weakness, and changes in body appearance, is called

Damage to the pituitary gland, which causes hypopituitarism, can result from

Patients who are bedridden or unable to drink enough water to compensate for urinary loss of water can become dangerously dehydrated.

Oral hypoglycemic agents such as DiaBeta and Glucophage can cause symptoms similar to diabetic coma.

Severe, prolonged hypoglycemia can cause irreversible brain damage.

A congenital hypothyroid condition that causes mental and growth retardation in the infant or young child is called

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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