Question 1

Deficiency of sodium in the blood is

Accepted Answer

A)   hypocalcemia.
B)   hypokalemia.
C)   hypoglycemia.
D)   hyponatremia. D

Question 2

One type of this disorder that may be accompanied by exophthalmia is termed Graves' disease is

Accepted Answer

A)   hyperthyroidism.
B)   hypothyroidism.
C)   hyperparathyroidism.
D)   hypoparathyroidism. A

Question 3

ACTH stimulates the thyroid to release hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The posterior pituitary secretes growth hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which is a laboratory test that measures the thyroid gland's ability to concentrate and retain iodine and that is useful to test for hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)   RIA
B)   RAIU
C)   OGTT
D)   TFTs

Question 6

Removal of the gland that is directly above the kidney is

Accepted Answer

A)   parathyroidectomy.
B)   hypophysectomy.
C)   thyroidectomy.
D)   adrenalectomy.

Question 7

Which procedure to remove part of this gland will result in a regrowth of normal tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parathyroidectomy
B)   Hypophysectomy
C)   Thyroidectomy
D)   Adrenalectomy

Question 8

Deficient hormones in which disorder may lead to tetany, hypocalcemia, and muscle cramps?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

A test used to measure average glucose levels and monitor diabetes mellitus is

Accepted Answer

A)   A1c
B)   FBG.
C)   urine glucose.
D)   OGTT.

Question 10

Calcitonin helps regulates the amount of calcium in the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Removal of the four glands located on the back of the thyroid gland is

Accepted Answer

A)   parathyroidectomy.
B)   hypophysectomy.
C)   pancreatectomy.
D)   adrenalectomy.

Question 12

The adrenal medulla is the inner portion of the adrenal gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

PRL is a hormone responsible for stimulating ovulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When a urine specimen is tested for the presence of glucose to monitor diabetes mellitus, the test is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   A1c
B)   FBG.
C)   urine glucose.
D)   OGTT.

Question 15

When the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not enough to be classed as type 2 diabetes, the condition is called

Accepted Answer

A)   hyperinsulinism.
B)   gestational diabetes.
C)   prediabetes.
D)   hypoglycemia.

Question 16

Excessive calcium in the blood is

Accepted Answer

A)   hypercalcemia.
B)   hyperglycemia.
C)   hyperkalemia.
D)   hypernatremia.

Question 17

In this test, after a period of fasting blood is drawn, and the amount of glucose present is used to measure the body's ability to break down and use glucose.

Accepted Answer

A)   A1c
B)   FBG
C)   Urine glucose
D)   OGTT

Question 18

Patients who exhibit excessive appetite may have which term in their chart?

Accepted Answer

A)   Polyphagia
B)   Exophthalmia
C)   Goiter
D)   Hirsutism

Question 19

The parathyroid glands regulate the amount of calcium in the

Accepted Answer

A)   nerves.
B)   brain.
C)   blood.
D)   kidneys.

Question 20

The condition of excessive urination is

Accepted Answer

A)   polydipsia.
B)   polyuria.
C)   polyphagia.
D)   micturition.

Exam 14: Endocrine System

Deficiency of sodium in the blood is

One type of this disorder that may be accompanied by exophthalmia is termed Graves' disease is

ACTH stimulates the thyroid to release hormones.

The posterior pituitary secretes growth hormone.

Which is a laboratory test that measures the thyroid gland's ability to concentrate and retain iodine and that is useful to test for hyperthyroidism?

Removal of the gland that is directly above the kidney is

Which procedure to remove part of this gland will result in a regrowth of normal tissue?

Deficient hormones in which disorder may lead to tetany, hypocalcemia, and muscle cramps?

A test used to measure average glucose levels and monitor diabetes mellitus is

Calcitonin helps regulates the amount of calcium in the bloodstream.

Removal of the four glands located on the back of the thyroid gland is

The adrenal medulla is the inner portion of the adrenal gland.

PRL is a hormone responsible for stimulating ovulation.

When a urine specimen is tested for the presence of glucose to monitor diabetes mellitus, the test is called a(n)

When the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not enough to be classed as type 2 diabetes, the condition is called

Excessive calcium in the blood is

In this test, after a period of fasting blood is drawn, and the amount of glucose present is used to measure the body's ability to break down and use glucose.

Patients who exhibit excessive appetite may have which term in their chart?

The parathyroid glands regulate the amount of calcium in the

The condition of excessive urination is