Question 1

A serious condition resulting from uncontrolled diabetes in which acid ketones accumulate from fat metabolism is

Accepted Answer

A) ketoacidosis. 
B) thyrotoxicosis. 
C) myxedema. 
D) tetany. 
A) ketoacidosis. 
B) thyrotoxicosis. 
C) myxedema. 
D) tetany. A

Question 2

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-Match each item with the correct description below.
run,running

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A) endocrin/o 
B) dips/o 
C) -drome 
D) acr/o 
A) endocrin/o 
B) dips/o 
C) -drome 
D) acr/o C

Question 3

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-Match each item with the correct description below.
referred to as the master gland

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A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    B

Question 4

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-Match each item with the correct description below.
hormone produced by this gland helps maintain the level of calcium in blood

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A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)

Question 5

A chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia that can cause chronic renal failure,retinopathy,and neuropathy is

Accepted Answer

A) diabetes insipidus. 
B) pheochromocytoma. 
C) Graves disease. 
D) diabetes mellitus. 
A) diabetes insipidus. 
B) pheochromocytoma. 
C) Graves disease. 
D) diabetes mellitus.

Question 6

The combining form cortic/o means

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A) calcium. 
B) cortisol. 
C) cortex. 
D) endocrine. 
A) calcium. 
B) cortisol. 
C) cortex. 
D) endocrine.

Question 7

The combining form that means calcium is

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A) kal/i. 
B) natr/o. 
C) dips/o. 
D) calc/i. 
A) kal/i. 
B) natr/o. 
C) dips/o. 
D) calc/i.

Question 8

The term that means state of total deficient pituitary gland activity is

Accepted Answer

A) hypopituitarism. 
B) panhypopituitarism. 
C) hyperpituitarism. 
D) hyperglycemia. 
A) hypopituitarism. 
B) panhypopituitarism. 
C) hyperpituitarism. 
D) hyperglycemia.

Question 9

The term adrenopathy is defined as

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A) (any)disease of the endocrine system. 
B) disease of the adrenal gland. 
C) resembling the cortex. 
D) abnormal protrusion of the eyeball. 
A) (any)disease of the endocrine system. 
B) disease of the adrenal gland. 
C) resembling the cortex. 
D) abnormal protrusion of the eyeball.

Question 10

The combining form that means extremities,height is

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A) thyr/o. 
B) kal/i. 
C) natr/o. 
D) acr/o. 
A) thyr/o. 
B) kal/i. 
C) natr/o. 
D) acr/o.

Question 11

MATCHING
-Match each item with the correct description below.
secretes "releasing" hormones that stimulate or inhibit the release of pituitary gland hormones

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A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)

Question 12

The combining form thyr/o is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) parathyroid gland. 
B) thyroid gland. 
C) endocrine gland. 
D) cortex. 
A) parathyroid gland. 
B) thyroid gland. 
C) endocrine gland. 
D) cortex.

Question 13

MATCHING
-Match each item with the correct description below.
extremities,height

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A) endocrin/o 
B) dips/o 
C) -drome 
D) acr/o 
A) endocrin/o 
B) dips/o 
C) -drome 
D) acr/o

Question 14

The abbreviation representing the hormone that promotes development of glandular tissue during pregnancy and produces milk after birth of an infant is

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A) GH. 
B) PRL. 
C) ADH. 
D) FSH. 
A) GH. 
B) PRL. 
C) ADH. 
D) FSH.

Question 15

The biopsy technique that uses a narrow hollow needle to obtain tiny amounts of tissue for pathologic examination is abbreviated as

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A) FBS. 
B) DKA. 
C) FSH. 
D) FNA. 
A) FBS. 
B) DKA. 
C) FSH. 
D) FNA.

Question 16

Enlargement (of one or both)of the adrenal glands is called

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A) hyperadrenalism. 
B) acromegaly. 
C) adrenomegaly. 
D) adrenalitis. 
A) hyperadrenalism. 
B) acromegaly. 
C) adrenomegaly. 
D) adrenalitis.

Question 17

The sum total of the chemical processes that take place in a living organism is called

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A) calcipenia. 
B) exophthalmos. 
C) metabolism. 
D) endocrinology. 
A) calcipenia. 
B) exophthalmos. 
C) metabolism. 
D) endocrinology.

Question 18

MATCHING
-Match each item with the correct description below.
secretes insulin and glucagon

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A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)

Question 19

The term syndrome is defined as

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A) (any)disease of the endocrine system. 
B) signs and symptoms occurring together. 
C) identification of a disease. 
D) state of before knowledge. 
A) (any)disease of the endocrine system. 
B) signs and symptoms occurring together. 
C) identification of a disease. 
D) state of before knowledge.

Question 20

A nuclear medicine test that measures thyroid function is a

Accepted Answer

A) thyroid-stimulating hormone level. 
B) thyroxine level. 
C) radioactive iodine uptake. 
D) thyroid sonography. 
A) thyroid-stimulating hormone level. 
B) thyroxine level. 
C) radioactive iodine uptake. 
D) thyroid sonography.

A serious condition resulting from uncontrolled diabetes in which acid ketones accumulate from fat metabolism is

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. run,running

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. referred to as the master gland

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. hormone produced by this gland helps maintain the level of calcium in blood

A chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia that can cause chronic renal failure,retinopathy,and neuropathy is

The combining form cortic/o means

The combining form that means calcium is

The term that means state of total deficient pituitary gland activity is

The term adrenopathy is defined as

The combining form that means extremities,height is

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. secretes "releasing" hormones that stimulate or inhibit the release of pituitary gland hormones

The combining form thyr/o is defined as

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. extremities,height

The abbreviation representing the hormone that promotes development of glandular tissue during pregnancy and produces milk after birth of an infant is

The biopsy technique that uses a narrow hollow needle to obtain tiny amounts of tissue for pathologic examination is abbreviated as

Enlargement (of one or both)of the adrenal glands is called

The sum total of the chemical processes that take place in a living organism is called

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. secretes insulin and glucagon

The term syndrome is defined as

A nuclear medicine test that measures thyroid function is a

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Exam 16: Endocrine System

A serious condition resulting from uncontrolled diabetes in which acid ketones accumulate from fat metabolism is

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. run,running

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. referred to as the master gland

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. hormone produced by this gland helps maintain the level of calcium in blood

A chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia that can cause chronic renal failure,retinopathy,and neuropathy is

The combining form cortic/o means

The combining form that means calcium is

The term that means state of total deficient pituitary gland activity is

The term adrenopathy is defined as

The combining form that means extremities,height is

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. secretes "releasing" hormones that stimulate or inhibit the release of pituitary gland hormones

The combining form thyr/o is defined as

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. extremities,height

The abbreviation representing the hormone that promotes development of glandular tissue during pregnancy and produces milk after birth of an infant is

The biopsy technique that uses a narrow hollow needle to obtain tiny amounts of tissue for pathologic examination is abbreviated as

Enlargement (of one or both)of the adrenal glands is called

The sum total of the chemical processes that take place in a living organism is called

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. secretes insulin and glucagon

The term syndrome is defined as

A nuclear medicine test that measures thyroid function is a

Introduction to Medical Language and Evolve Student Resources

Body Structure, color, and Oncology

Directional Terms, planes, positions, regions, and Quadrants

Integumentary System

Respiratory System and Introduction to Diagnostic Procedures and Tests

Urinary System

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Obstetrics and Neonatology

Cardiovascular,immune,lymphatic Systems and Blood

Digestive System

Eye

Ear

Musculoskeletal System

Nervous System and Behavioral Health

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