Deck 13: Endocrine System

Question 1

In the term hypergonadism,the root gonad means

A)stone
B)seed
C)sex
D)gland

Answer 1

seed

Question 2

A chronic disease characterized by enlargement of the bones of the face,jaw,and extremities is called:

A)cretinism
B)dwarfism
C)acromegaly
D)gigantism

Answer 2

acromegaly

Question 3

Which is an abnormal condition of excessive hair growth,especially in women?

A)myxedema
B)thymitis
C)hirsutism
D)hypergonadism

Answer 3

hirsutism

Question 4

All are true statements concerning epinephrine except:

A)it elevates the systolic blood pressure
B)it decreases the heart rate and cardiac output
C)it dilates the bronchial tubes
D)it dilates the pupils

Question 5

The term ________ refers to a substance that promotes the development of male characteristics.

A)steroid
B)thyroid
C)androgen
D)dopamine

Question 6

The ovaries produce all of the following except:

A)androgen
B)estrogen
C)progesterone
D)estrone

Question 7

In the term epinephrine,the prefix epi- means

A)around
B)beside
C)upon
D)before

Question 8

What is a condition of premature old age occurring in children called?

A)virilism
B)progesterone
C)progeria
D)vasopressin

Question 9

The ________ is the primary link between the endocrine and nervous system.

A)pineal
B)hypothalamus
C)hypophysis
D)pituitary

Question 10

A congenital deficiency in secretion of the thyroid hormone is called:

A)diabetes
B)hirsutism
C)gigantism
D)cretinism

Question 11

Prolactin is secreted by the:

A)posterior lobe of the pituitary
B)pineal gland
C)ovaries
D)anterior lobe of the pituitary

Question 12

Which substance is essential for maintenance of a normal level of blood sugar?

A)cortisol
B)insulin
C)parahormone
D)serotonin

Question 13

The medical term for pertaining to drowsiness or sluggishness is:

A)pallor
B)myxedema
C)ascites
D)lethargic

Question 14

Which substance is used as an anti-inflammatory agent?

A)aldosterone
B)cortisone
C)dopamine
D)somatotropin

Question 15

The pituitary gland is also known as the:

A)pineal
B)hypophysis
C)parathyroid
D)pituitarism

Question 16

The ________ gland plays a vital role in metabolism and regulates the body's metabolic processes.

A)thyroid
B)parathyroid
C)pineal
D)pituitary

Question 17

The principal mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex is:

A)aldosterone
B)androgen
C)oxytocin
D)dopamine

Question 18

In the term hyperkalemia,the root kal means

A)calcium
B)iron
C)potassium
D)magnesium

Question 19

The surgical excision of the thyroid gland is called:

A)thyroidotomy
B)thyroidotome
C)thyrotherapy
D)thyroidectomy

Question 20

A hypersecretion of cortisol may result in:

A)Cushing's disease
B)Addison's disease
C)diabetes mellitus
D)Graves' disease

Question 21

The suffix that means hormone is:

A)-ine
B)-one
C)-in
D)-gen

Question 22

A test used in the diagnosing of adrenal tumors is called:

A)17-HCS
B)17-OHCS
C)17-KS
D)17-HDL

Question 23

The posterior portion of the pituitary gland:

A)influences growth
B)regulates release of gonadotropin
C)stimulates reabsorption of water
D)plays a vital role in metabolism

Question 24

The endocrine gland that plays a vital role in carbohydrate metabolism is:

A)thyroid
B)adrenal
C)pancreas
D)testes

Question 25

The parathyroid gland:

A)influences the body's internal clock
B)acts on the mammary glands
C)helps maintain normal serum calcium levels
D)aids in the breakdown of glycogen

Question 26

________ is the main cause of type 2 diabetes in both adults and children.

A)Heredity
B)Environment
C)Obesity
D)Malnutrition

Question 27

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland secretes:

A)luteinizing hormone
B)growth hormone
C)prolactin hormone
D)all of the above

Question 28

A blood sugar test that is performed at specified intervals after the patient has taken glucose is:

A)fasting blood sugar
B)glucose tolerance test
C)protein bound iodine
D)corticotropin

Question 29

Increased levels of which of the following may indicate diabetes mellitus?

A)thyroid scan
B)total calcium
C)fasting blood sugar
D)protein bound iodine

Question 30

The endocrine system works closely with what other system to help maintain homeostasis?

A)muscular
B)integumentary
C)skeletal
D)nervous

Question 31

A test performed on urine to determine the amount of epinephrine and norepinephrine present is:

A)catecholamines
B)corticotropin
C)protein bound iodine
D)total calcium

Question 32

A mineral that aids in the development and functioning of the thyroid gland is:

A)calcium
B)sodium
C)iodine
D)chlorine

Question 33

A hormone produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas is called:

A)glucagon
B)insulin
C)melatonin
D)calcitonin

Question 34

In the term estrogen,the combining form estr/o means

A)female
B)sexual desire
C)estrogen
D)mad desire

Question 35

A substance used in the treatment of shock to elevate the blood pressure is:

A)insulin
B)iodine
C)dopamine
D)cortisone

Question 36

A deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones may result in:

A)Cushing's disease
B)Graves' disease
C)diabetes mellitus
D)Addison's disease

Question 37

A test used to detect tumors of the thyroid gland is:

A)thyroxine
B)total calcium
C)thyroid scan
D)protein bound iodine

Question 38

Melatonin is secreted by the:

A)thyroid gland
B)parathyroid gland
C)pancreas
D)pineal gland

Question 39

A hormone made by the thyroid gland:

A)influences adrenocortical function
B)controls body pigmentation
C)stimulates release of milk
D)influences bone and calcium metabolism

Question 40

Excessive secretion of milk after cessation of nursing is:

A)galactorrhea
B)mammorrhea
C)glandular
D)galactin

Question 41

The adenohypophysis is also known as the:

A)posterior lobe of the pituitary gland
B)anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
C)parathyroid gland
D)pineal gland

Question 42

Write the correct abbreviation for adrenocorticotropic hormone:

Question 43

A condition of excessive secretion of the sex glands is:

A)hypertrophy
B)testitis
C)hypogonadism
D)hypergonadism

Question 44

The function of oxytocin is:

A)release of breast milk
B)stimulation of uterine contractions
C)prevent dehydration
D)release an egg from the ovary

Question 45

The pituitary gland is located:

A)in the center of the brain
B)away from the hypothalamus
C)at the base of the brain
D)in the temporal lobe

Question 46

Hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults may result in:

A)acromegaly
B)gigantism
C)dwarfism
D)congenital defects

Question 47

The root in adenoma means

A)pertaining to
B)gland
C)pine cone
D)giant

Question 48

The suffix in acromegaly means

A)pertaining to
B)enlargement
C)gland
D)extremity

Question 49

Complications of hypothyroidism can include:

A)heart disease
B)depression
C)slowed mental functioning
D)all of the above

Question 50

The pineal gland secretes:

A)melatonin and serotonin
B)serotonin and cortisol
C)oxytocin and melatonin
D)epinephrine and norepinephrine

Question 51

The combining form in somatotropin means

A)turn
B)chemical
C)body
D)solid

Question 52

A condition of excessive amounts of potassium in the blood is termed:

A)hypercalcemia
B)hypercapnia
C)hyperkalemia
D)none of the above

Question 53

The adrenal cortex secretes:

A)aldosterone
B)cortisol
C)corticosterone
D)all of the above

Question 54

The most severe form of hypothyroidism is:

A)Cushing's disease
B)Addison's disease
C)myxedema
D)Graves' disease

Question 55

The surgical excision of the adrenal gland is termed:

A)adenectomy
B)adrenalectomy
C)adenotomy
D)adrenopathy

Question 56

Any disease condition of a gland is termed:

A)adenitis
B)adenosis
C)adenotomy
D)adenectomy

Question 57

Write the correct abbreviation for basal metabolic rate:

Question 58

________ is a condition where the fasting blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes.

A)Prediabetes
B)Gestational diabetes
C)Hypoglycemia
D)Hyperglycemia

Question 59

The master gland of the body is the:

A)pineal gland
B)pituitary gland
C)hypothalamus
D)gonads

Question 60

Antidiuretic hormone is also known as:

A)vasopressin
B)vasodilator
C)vasoconstrictor
D)vasopassor

Question 61

Write the correct meaning for ADH:

Question 62

Write the correct abbreviation for somatotropin hormone:

Question 63

Write the correct meaning for T3:

Question 64

Write the correct abbreviation for growth hormone:

Question 65

Write the correct meaning for GTT:

Question 66

Write the correct abbreviation for thyroid-stimulating hormone:

Question 67

Write the correct abbreviation for triiodothyronine:

Question 68

Nerve cells in the ________ control the pituitary gland by producing chemicals that either stimulate or suppress hormone secretions from the pituitary.

Question 69

The endocrine system and the ________ work closely together to help maintain homeostasis.

Question 70

Write the correct meaning for BG:

Question 71

Write the correct abbreviation for diabetes mellitus:

Question 72

Write the correct meaning for T4:

Question 73

Write the correct abbreviation for thyroxine:

Question 74

Write the correct meaning for DM:

Question 75

Write the correct abbreviation for fasting blood sugar:

Question 76

Write the correct abbreviation for thyroid function studies:

Question 77

A ________ is a chemical transmitter that is released in small amounts and transported via the bloodstream to a target organ or other cells.

Question 78

Write the correct meaning for RIA:

Question 79

Write the correct abbreviation for vasopressin:

Question 80

Write the correct abbreviation for protein bound iodine: