Exam 38: Assisting in Endocrinology

The thyroid gland will not function properly unless the anterior pituitary produces __________ to stimulate its action.

Treatment in the beginning phase of diabetes type 2 includes all of the following except

Which statement is true about ketone bodies?

All of the following are symptoms of diabetes insipidus except

Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream, where they are transported to target cells for action.

Myxedema is

A strong relationship exists between a family history of the disease and the development of diabetes type 1.

Which of the following is one of the diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus?

The liver is capable of creating glucose from proteins and fats through the process of __________.

Glucagon is secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas to stimulate the liver to convert glycogen into multiple glucose molecules.

Which disorder is a common form of hyperthyroidism?

__________ goiters occur because of lack of iodine in the diet in specific geographic locations.

Which of the following is a condition in which serum levels of thyroid hormones are excessively high?

Which of the following are oral hypoglycemics that are prescribed for the management of diabetes mellitus type 2?

Diabetic __________ is the leading cause of renal failure in the United States.

__________ is released by the anterior pituitary and stimulates the production of glucocorticoids by the adrenal cortex.

A glycosylated hemoglobin level of 7 is equal to a blood plasma glucose level of 170 mg/dL.

Which of the following tests is used for monitoring long-term diabetes therapy?

Which disorder is caused by an overactive adrenal gland?

Diabetes mellitus type 1 has a chronic onset and is seen in patients over age 30.