Question 1

Pituitary dwarfism and pituitary gigantism are both caused by improper secretions from the pituitary gland and primarily affect a person's:

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A) blood sugar levels. 
B) creation of ketone bodies. 
C) development of sex organs. 
D) digestion. 
E) height. 
A) blood sugar levels. 
B) creation of ketone bodies. 
C) development of sex organs. 
D) digestion. 
E) height.

Question 2

Translate the medical term hypoglycemic as literally as possible.

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A) Condition of low blood sugar 
B) Condition of low sugar 
C) Disease with low blood count 
D) Pertaining to low blood sugar 
E) Pertaining to low sugar 
A) Condition of low blood sugar 
B) Condition of low sugar 
C) Disease with low blood count 
D) Pertaining to low blood sugar 
E) Pertaining to low sugar

Question 3

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term uremia?

Accepted Answer

A) uremia = urine condition 
B) uremia = blood condition 
C) uremia = blood and urine condition 
D) ur (urine) + emia (blood condition) = presence of urinary waste in the blood 
E) ur (personal) + emia (blood condition) = personal blood condition 
A) uremia = urine condition 
B) uremia = blood condition 
C) uremia = blood and urine condition 
D) ur (urine) + emia (blood condition) = presence of urinary waste in the blood 
E) ur (personal) + emia (blood condition) = personal blood condition

Question 4

Choose the correct translation for the root crin/o.

Accepted Answer

A) Adrenal gland 
B) Hormone 
C) Outer surface 
D) Secrete 
E) Stimulating hormone 
A) Adrenal gland 
B) Hormone 
C) Outer surface 
D) Secrete 
E) Stimulating hormone

Question 5

Translate the medical term thyroptosis as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) Condition of the thyroid 
B) Downward displacement (drooping) of the thyroid 
C) Enlargement of the thyroid 
D) Hernia of the thyroid 
E) Tumor of the thyroid 
A) Condition of the thyroid 
B) Downward displacement (drooping) of the thyroid 
C) Enlargement of the thyroid 
D) Hernia of the thyroid 
E) Tumor of the thyroid

Question 6

Which medical term means "over thyroid condition," overproduction by the thyroid?

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A) Hyperparathyroidism 
B) Hyperthyroidism 
C) Hypoparathyroidism 
D) Hypothyroidism 
A) Hyperparathyroidism 
B) Hyperthyroidism 
C) Hypoparathyroidism 
D) Hypothyroidism

Question 7

Which of the following roots does NOT refer to a gland of the endocrine system?

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A) adren/o 
B) gonad/o 
C) ket/o 
D) pancreat/o 
E) Ihyroid/o 
A) adren/o 
B) gonad/o 
C) ket/o 
D) pancreat/o 
E) Ihyroid/o

Question 8

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term adrenocortical carcinoma into its component parts?

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A) adreno/cortical carcinoma 
B) adreno/cortical carcin/oma 
C) adreno/cortic/al carcin/oma 
D) ad/reno/cortic/al carcin/oma 
E) ad/reno/cortic/al car/cin/oma 
A) adreno/cortical carcinoma 
B) adreno/cortical carcin/oma 
C) adreno/cortic/al carcin/oma 
D) ad/reno/cortic/al carcin/oma 
E) ad/reno/cortic/al car/cin/oma

Question 9

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term endocrine?

Accepted Answer

A) endo (inside) + crine (hormone) = hormones within the body 
B) endo (inside) + crine (secretion) = to secrete internally (i.e., into the bloodstream) 
C) endo (outside) + crine (hormone) = hormones outside the body 
D) endo (outside) + crine (secretion) = to secrete outside the body (i.e., through the breath) 
A) endo (inside) + crine (hormone) = hormones within the body 
B) endo (inside) + crine (secretion) = to secrete internally (i.e., into the bloodstream) 
C) endo (outside) + crine (hormone) = hormones outside the body 
D) endo (outside) + crine (secretion) = to secrete outside the body (i.e., through the breath)

Question 10

Translate the medical term euglycemia as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) Bad blood sugar 
B) Bad sugar 
C) Good blood sugar 
D) Good sugar 
A) Bad blood sugar 
B) Bad sugar 
C) Good blood sugar 
D) Good sugar

Question 11

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cholangiopancreatography?

Accepted Answer

A) chol (bile) + angio (vessel) + pancreato (pancreas)+ graph (look) + y (procedure) = procedure used to examine the bile ducts and pancreas 
B) chol (bile) + angio (vessel) + pancreato (pancreas)+ graph (look) + y (record) = procedure used to record the functioning of the bile ducts and pancreas 
C) chol (bile) + angio (vessel) + pancreato (pancreas)+ graph (writing) + y (procedure) = procedure used to examine the bile ducts and pancreas 
D) chol (bile) + angio (vessel) + pancreato (pancreas)+ graph (writing) + y (record) = procedure used to record the functioning of the bile ducts and pancreas 
A) chol (bile) + angio (vessel) + pancreato (pancreas)+ graph (look) + y (procedure) = procedure used to examine the bile ducts and pancreas 
B) chol (bile) + angio (vessel) + pancreato (pancreas)+ graph (look) + y (record) = procedure used to record the functioning of the bile ducts and pancreas 
C) chol (bile) + angio (vessel) + pancreato (pancreas)+ graph (writing) + y (procedure) = procedure used to examine the bile ducts and pancreas 
D) chol (bile) + angio (vessel) + pancreato (pancreas)+ graph (writing) + y (record) = procedure used to record the functioning of the bile ducts and pancreas

Question 12

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term exocrine?

Accepted Answer

A) exo (inside) + crine (hormone) = hormones within the body 
B) exo (inside) + crine (secretion) = to secrete internally (i.e., into the bloodstream) 
C) exo (outside) + crine (hormone) = hormones outside the body 
D) exo (outside) + crine (secretion) = to secrete outside the body (through ducts to the surface of an organ) 
A) exo (inside) + crine (hormone) = hormones within the body 
B) exo (inside) + crine (secretion) = to secrete internally (i.e., into the bloodstream) 
C) exo (outside) + crine (hormone) = hormones outside the body 
D) exo (outside) + crine (secretion) = to secrete outside the body (through ducts to the surface of an organ)

Question 13

Translate the medical term thyroidotoxin as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) "Thyroid death," a substance that kills the thyroid 
B) "Thyroid degeneration," the slow degeneration of the thyroid gland 
C) "Thyroid hormone formation," a substance that stimulates the thyroid to produce hormones 
D) "Thyroid poison," a substance poisonous to the thyroid gland 
E) "Thyroid stimulating hormone," a hormone that stimulates the thyroid 
A) "Thyroid death," a substance that kills the thyroid 
B) "Thyroid degeneration," the slow degeneration of the thyroid gland 
C) "Thyroid hormone formation," a substance that stimulates the thyroid to produce hormones 
D) "Thyroid poison," a substance poisonous to the thyroid gland 
E) "Thyroid stimulating hormone," a hormone that stimulates the thyroid

Question 14

Read the following excerpt from a Surgery Follow-Up note: Subjective
Mr)Shield presented to our office today for follow-up from his thyroidectomy.He initially presented to his primary care physician with concerns over a goiter.His PCP noticed mild exophthalmos and an enlarged thyroid with palpable nodules.He had thyroid scintigraphy and TFTs that both revealed active nodules.After discussion with Dr.Sharp during a consultation, Mr.Shield elected for surgical correction.Dr.Sharp performed a thyroidectomy 2 weeks ago.Mr.Shield had postoperative hypocalcemia but otherwise had an unremarkable hospital stay.Since discharge, Mr.Shield has done very well.
According to the note, which of the following states is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) After surgery the patient had low calcium levels in his blood. 
B) Mr.Shield has excessive calcium in his urine. 
C) Mr.Shield presented to his PCP with a swollen thyroid gland. 
D) The patient had his thyroid removed. 
E) The thyroid function tests revealed active nodules. 
A) After surgery the patient had low calcium levels in his blood. 
B) Mr.Shield has excessive calcium in his urine. 
C) Mr.Shield presented to his PCP with a swollen thyroid gland. 
D) The patient had his thyroid removed. 
E) The thyroid function tests revealed active nodules.

Question 15

Identify and define the root in the medical term polyadenopathy.

Accepted Answer

A) poly - many 
B) ad - toward 
C) adeno - gland 
D) eno - endocrine system 
E) pathy - disease 
A) poly - many 
B) ad - toward 
C) adeno - gland 
D) eno - endocrine system 
E) pathy - disease

Question 16

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term adrenarche?

Accepted Answer

A) adren (adrenal) + arche (beginning) = beginning of adrenal secretions 
B) adren (gland) + arche (beginning) = beginning of gland formation 
C) adren (hormone) + arche (beginning) = beginning of hormone formation 
D) adren (secretions) + arche (beginning) = beginning of hormonal secretions 
A) adren (adrenal) + arche (beginning) = beginning of adrenal secretions 
B) adren (gland) + arche (beginning) = beginning of gland formation 
C) adren (hormone) + arche (beginning) = beginning of hormone formation 
D) adren (secretions) + arche (beginning) = beginning of hormonal secretions

Question 17

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hypogonadism?

Accepted Answer

A) hypo (large) + gonad (gonad) + ism (pertaining to) = pertaining to large gonads 
B) hypo (over) + gonad (gonad) + ism (disease) = disease caused by oversecretion of the sex glands 
C) hypo (small) + gonad (gonad) + ism (formation) = formation of small gonads 
D) hypo (under) + gonad (gonad) + ism (condition) = undersecretion of the sex glands 
A) hypo (large) + gonad (gonad) + ism (pertaining to) = pertaining to large gonads 
B) hypo (over) + gonad (gonad) + ism (disease) = disease caused by oversecretion of the sex glands 
C) hypo (small) + gonad (gonad) + ism (formation) = formation of small gonads 
D) hypo (under) + gonad (gonad) + ism (condition) = undersecretion of the sex glands

Question 18

Adrenaline and epinephrine are both:

Accepted Answer

A) hormones secreted by the adrenal gland. 
B) hormones secreted by the pancreas. 
C) hormones secreted by the pituitary gland. 
D) hormones secreted by the thymus. 
E) hormones secreted by the thyroid. 
A) hormones secreted by the adrenal gland. 
B) hormones secreted by the pancreas. 
C) hormones secreted by the pituitary gland. 
D) hormones secreted by the thymus. 
E) hormones secreted by the thyroid.

Question 19

The hormone that is secreted by the pituitary gland and stimulates the cortex of the adrenal gland is called:

Accepted Answer

A) ACTH. 
B) adrenocorticoptropic hormone. 
C) corticotropin. 
D) all of these. 
E) none of these. 
A) ACTH. 
B) adrenocorticoptropic hormone. 
C) corticotropin. 
D) all of these. 
E) none of these.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the medical term exophthalmos?

Accepted Answer

A) It breaks into ex (out) + opthalmos (eye). 
B) It is a condition related to the thyroid. 
C) It is a condition where the pituitary gland causes excess secretions behind the eye, causing them to protrude out of the socket. 
D) It refers to the protrusion of the eyes out of the eye socket. 
E) None of these are true statements. 
A) It breaks into ex (out) + opthalmos (eye). 
B) It is a condition related to the thyroid. 
C) It is a condition where the pituitary gland causes excess secretions behind the eye, causing them to protrude out of the socket. 
D) It refers to the protrusion of the eyes out of the eye socket. 
E) None of these are true statements.

Pituitary dwarfism and pituitary gigantism are both caused by improper secretions from the pituitary gland and primarily affect a person's:

Translate the medical term hypoglycemic as literally as possible.

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term uremia?

Choose the correct translation for the root crin/o.

Translate the medical term thyroptosis as literally as possible.

Which medical term means "over thyroid condition," overproduction by the thyroid?

Which of the following roots does NOT refer to a gland of the endocrine system?

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term adrenocortical carcinoma into its component parts?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term endocrine?

Translate the medical term euglycemia as literally as possible.

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cholangiopancreatography?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term exocrine?

Translate the medical term thyroidotoxin as literally as possible.

Identify and define the root in the medical term polyadenopathy.

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term adrenarche?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hypogonadism?

Adrenaline and epinephrine are both:

The hormone that is secreted by the pituitary gland and stimulates the cortex of the adrenal gland is called:

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the medical term exophthalmos?

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Exam 7: The Endocrine System-Endocrinology

Pituitary dwarfism and pituitary gigantism are both caused by improper secretions from the pituitary gland and primarily affect a person's:

Translate the medical term hypoglycemic as literally as possible.

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term uremia?

Choose the correct translation for the root crin/o.

Translate the medical term thyroptosis as literally as possible.

Which medical term means "over thyroid condition," overproduction by the thyroid?

Which of the following roots does NOT refer to a gland of the endocrine system?

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term adrenocortical carcinoma into its component parts?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term endocrine?

Translate the medical term euglycemia as literally as possible.

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cholangiopancreatography?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term exocrine?

Translate the medical term thyroidotoxin as literally as possible.

Identify and define the root in the medical term polyadenopathy.

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term adrenarche?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hypogonadism?

Adrenaline and epinephrine are both:

The hormone that is secreted by the pituitary gland and stimulates the cortex of the adrenal gland is called:

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the medical term exophthalmos?

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The Blood and Lymphatic Systems-Hematology and Immunology

The Cardiovascular System-Cardiology

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