Exam 21: Assisting in Endocrinology

Acromegaly is characterized by

Gestational diabetes can be extremely dangerous for both mother and infant.Because of this,what is recommended for all pregnant women?

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

Many patients with diabetes need to void frequently during the night,a condition called __________.

Which of the following is an intermediate-acting insulin that is taken at bedtime to prevent nighttime drops in blood glucose levels?

An individual with gigantism is at greater risk of developing diabetes mellitus and congestive heart failure.

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

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

Where is epinephrine produced?

Which of the endocrine glands is divided into anterior and posterior lobes?

Patients with Addison's disease typically are treated with prednisone.

All of the following are symptoms of diabetes insipidus except

Severe hypoglycemia in a patient with diabetes who takes insulin may result in which of the following?

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

The anterior pituitary produces __________,which stimulates egg production in the female and sperm development in the male.

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

Patients with diabetes __________ stop producing insulin in the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans.

Most glucometers have a memory function that stores the patient's blood glucose levels over time.

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

The hypothalamus controls the action of the pituitary gland.