Deck 13: The Endocrine System

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thyr/o, thyroid/o

A)​body
B)​many
C)pituitary gland​
D)thymus gland​
E)thyroid gland​
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pituitar/o

A)​body
B)​many
C)pituitary gland​
D)thymus gland​
E)thyroid gland​
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polyuria

A)​also known as blood sugar
B)excessive hunger​
C)excessive thirst​
D)excessive urination​
E)hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood​
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Match each definition with the correct term.​
glucose

A)​also known as blood sugar
B)excessive hunger​
C)excessive thirst​
D)excessive urination​
E)hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood​
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poly-

A)​body
B)​many
C)pituitary gland​
D)thymus gland​
E)thyroid gland​
Question
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polydipsia

A)​also known as blood sugar
B)excessive hunger​
C)excessive thirst​
D)excessive urination​
E)hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood​
Question
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-dipsia

A)​adrenal glands
B)extremities​
C)sugar​
D)thirst​
E)secrete​
Question
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acr/o

A)​adrenal glands
B)extremities​
C)sugar​
D)thirst​
E)secrete​
Question
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gonad/o

A)​condition
B)gonad​
C)pancreas​
D)parathyroid glands​
E)pineal gland​
Question
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insulin

A)​also known as blood sugar
B)excessive hunger​
C)excessive thirst​
D)excessive urination​
E)hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood​
Question
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somat/o

A)​body
B)​many
C)pituitary gland​
D)thymus gland​
E)thyroid gland​
Question
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adren/o

A)​adrenal glands
B)extremities​
C)sugar​
D)thirst​
E)secrete​
Question
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crin/o

A)​adrenal glands
B)extremities​
C)sugar​
D)thirst​
E)secrete​
Question
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pancreat/o

A)​condition
B)gonad​
C)pancreas​
D)parathyroid glands​
E)pineal gland​
Question
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pineal/o

A)​condition
B)gonad​
C)pancreas​
D)parathyroid glands​
E)pineal gland​
Question
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thym/o

A)​body
B)​many
C)pituitary gland​
D)thymus gland​
E)thyroid gland​
Question
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polyphagia

A)​also known as blood sugar
B)excessive hunger​
C)excessive thirst​
D)excessive urination​
E)hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood​
Question
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glyc/o

A)​adrenal glands
B)extremities​
C)sugar​
D)thirst​
E)secrete​
Question
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parathyroid/o

A)​condition
B)gonad​
C)pancreas​
D)parathyroid glands​
E)pineal gland​
Question
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-ism

A)​condition
B)gonad​
C)pancreas​
D)parathyroid glands​
E)pineal gland​
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____________________ disease is a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone.​
Question
Match each definition with the correct term.​
puberty

A)​hormone-like substances
B)​condition of higher glucose levels than normal
C)inflammation of the pancreas​
D)surgical removal of the parathyroid glands​
E)physical changes from child to adult​
Question
Match each definition with the correct term.​
prolactinoma

A)​abnormal enlargement of the extremities
B)​abnormal overgrowth of the body
C)​congenital form of hypothyroidism; can cause arrested physical and mental development
D)benign tumor of the pituitary gland​
E)female hormone released during the menstrual cycle​
Question
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steroids

A)​hormone-like substances
B)​condition of higher glucose levels than normal
C)inflammation of the pancreas​
D)surgical removal of the parathyroid glands​
E)physical changes from child to adult​
Question
Match each definition with the correct term.​
hypothyroidism

A)​abnormally high blood glucose
B)​abnormally low blood glucose
C)deficiency of thyroid secretion​
D)regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues​
E)excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream​
Question
Match each definition with the correct term.​
hypoglycemia

A)​abnormally high blood glucose
B)​abnormally low blood glucose
C)deficiency of thyroid secretion​
D)regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues​
E)excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream​
Question
Match each definition with the correct term.​
acromegaly

A)​abnormal enlargement of the extremities
B)​abnormal overgrowth of the body
C)​congenital form of hypothyroidism; can cause arrested physical and mental development
D)benign tumor of the pituitary gland​
E)female hormone released during the menstrual cycle​
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A/An ____________________ is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland that can cause excess hormone secretion.​
Question
Match each definition with the correct term.​
progesterone

A)​abnormal enlargement of the extremities
B)​abnormal overgrowth of the body
C)​congenital form of hypothyroidism; can cause arrested physical and mental development
D)benign tumor of the pituitary gland​
E)female hormone released during the menstrual cycle​
Question
Match each definition with the correct term.​
hyperglycemia

A)​abnormally high blood glucose
B)​abnormally low blood glucose
C)deficiency of thyroid secretion​
D)regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues​
E)excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream​
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____________________ treatment is the oral administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells.​
Question
Match each definition with the correct term.​
hyperthyroidism

A)​abnormally high blood glucose
B)​abnormally low blood glucose
C)deficiency of thyroid secretion​
D)regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues​
E)excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream​
Question
Match each definition with the correct term.​
growth hormone

A)​abnormally high blood glucose
B)​abnormally low blood glucose
C)deficiency of thyroid secretion​
D)regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues​
E)excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream​
Question
The hormone ____________________ (T4), which is secreted by the thyroid, influences the rate of metabolism.​
Question
Match each definition with the correct term.​
gigantism

A)​abnormal enlargement of the extremities
B)​abnormal overgrowth of the body
C)​congenital form of hypothyroidism; can cause arrested physical and mental development
D)benign tumor of the pituitary gland​
E)female hormone released during the menstrual cycle​
Question
Match each definition with the correct term.​
prediabetes

A)​hormone-like substances
B)​condition of higher glucose levels than normal
C)inflammation of the pancreas​
D)surgical removal of the parathyroid glands​
E)physical changes from child to adult​
Question
Match each definition with the correct term.​
cretinism

A)​abnormal enlargement of the extremities
B)​abnormal overgrowth of the body
C)​congenital form of hypothyroidism; can cause arrested physical and mental development
D)benign tumor of the pituitary gland​
E)female hormone released during the menstrual cycle​
Question
Match each definition with the correct term.​
pancreatitis

A)​hormone-like substances
B)​condition of higher glucose levels than normal
C)inflammation of the pancreas​
D)surgical removal of the parathyroid glands​
E)physical changes from child to adult​
Question
Match each definition with the correct term.​
parathyroidectomy

A)​hormone-like substances
B)​condition of higher glucose levels than normal
C)inflammation of the pancreas​
D)surgical removal of the parathyroid glands​
E)physical changes from child to adult​
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The hormone ____________________ is secreted by fat cells and helps regulate appetite.​
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____________________, an adult form of hypothyroidism, has symptoms that include puffiness of the hands and face and subnormal temperature.​
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____________________ syndrome is caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol.​
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The hormone ____________________ has an anti-inflammatory action and regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body.​
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____________________ is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.​
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A/An ____________________ is a minimally invasive procedure to surgically remove one or both adrenal glands.​
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____________________ syndrome is a disorder of the adrenal glands due to excessive production of aldosterone.​
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A/An ____________________ is a benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia.​
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The ____________________ hormone stimulates ovulation in the female. In the male, it stimulates the secretion of testosterone.​
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The hormone ____________________ is secreted by the pituitary gland and stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth.​
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____________________ is a condition caused by insufficient production of the antidiuretic hormone or by the inability of the kidneys to respond to the antidiuretic hormone.​
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The term ____________________ describes an abnormal protrusion of the eyes.​
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The ____________________ hormone maintains the water balance within the body by promoting the reabsorption of water through the kidneys.​
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A condition marked by the excessive secretion of insulin is known as _________________________.​
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Inflammation of the adrenal glands is known as ____________________.​
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The mineral substances that are normally found in the blood, such as sodium and potassium, are known as ____________________.​
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____________________ disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks thyroid tissue which can lead to hypothyroidism.​
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The condition of excessive mammary development in the male is known as ____________________.​
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The ____________________ test is administered to patients with diabetes to measure average glucose levels over the past 3 weeks.​
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The hormone ____________________ works with the parathyroid hormone to regulate calcium levels in the blood and tissues.​
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An abnormality of electrolyte balance caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone is known as ____________________.​
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____________________ is both a hormone and a neurohormone that plays an important role in the fight-or-flight response.​
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____________________ is the excess secretion of growth hormone that causes acromegaly and gigantism.​
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The condition characterized by abnormally high concentrations of calcium circulating in the blood instead of being stored in the bones and teeth is known as ____________________.​
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The _____ hormone increases pigmentation of the skin.​

A) ​lactogenic
B) ​melanocyte-stimulating
C) ​thyroid-stimulating
D) ​melatonin
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____________________ disease is an autoimmune disorder that is a form of hyperthyroidism characterized by goiter, exophthalmos, or both.​
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A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of the thymus gland.​
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An inflammation of the thymus gland is known as ____________________.​
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Which hormone is produced by the pituitary gland?​

A) ​melatonin
B) ​triiodothyronine
C) ​adrenocorticotropic hormone
D) ​epinephrine
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The hormone secreted by the testicles that stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics is known as ____________________.​
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____________________, which is also known as adrenaline, stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.​
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Which gland secretes the hormone melatonin?​

A) ​thymus
B) ​pineal
C) ​pituitary
D) ​adrenal
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The ____________________ hormone stimulates the secretion of estrogen and the growth of eggs in the ovaries of the female. In the male, it stimulates the production of sperm in the testicles.​
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The hormone ____________________ is secreted by the thymus that stimulates the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells of the immune system.​
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____________________ occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina of the eye.​
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A normal metabolic process, ____________________ helps the body utilize stored fat when other sources of energy are lacking.​
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The female hormone ____________________ is important in the development and maintenance of the female secondary sex characteristics and in the regulation of the menstrual cycle.​
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A pheochromocytoma is a rare, benign tumor of the _____ gland.​

A) ​parathyroid
B) ​adrenal
C) ​pituitary
D) ​thyroid
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The hormone ____________________ increases the amount of glucose by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose for release into the bloodstream.​
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____________________ is the form of diabetes that occurs during some pregnancies.​
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Which substance is administered to suppress inflammation and as an immunosuppressant?​

A) ​cortisone
B) ​aldosterone
C) ​insulin
D) ​anabolic steroids
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Deck 13: The Endocrine System
1
Match each definition with the correct word part.​
thyr/o, thyroid/o

A)​body
B)​many
C)pituitary gland​
D)thymus gland​
E)thyroid gland​
thyroid gland​
2
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pituitar/o

A)​body
B)​many
C)pituitary gland​
D)thymus gland​
E)thyroid gland​
pituitary gland​
3
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polyuria

A)​also known as blood sugar
B)excessive hunger​
C)excessive thirst​
D)excessive urination​
E)hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood​
excessive urination​
4
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glucose

A)​also known as blood sugar
B)excessive hunger​
C)excessive thirst​
D)excessive urination​
E)hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood​
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poly-

A)​body
B)​many
C)pituitary gland​
D)thymus gland​
E)thyroid gland​
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6
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polydipsia

A)​also known as blood sugar
B)excessive hunger​
C)excessive thirst​
D)excessive urination​
E)hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood​
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7
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-dipsia

A)​adrenal glands
B)extremities​
C)sugar​
D)thirst​
E)secrete​
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8
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acr/o

A)​adrenal glands
B)extremities​
C)sugar​
D)thirst​
E)secrete​
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9
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gonad/o

A)​condition
B)gonad​
C)pancreas​
D)parathyroid glands​
E)pineal gland​
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10
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insulin

A)​also known as blood sugar
B)excessive hunger​
C)excessive thirst​
D)excessive urination​
E)hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood​
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somat/o

A)​body
B)​many
C)pituitary gland​
D)thymus gland​
E)thyroid gland​
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adren/o

A)​adrenal glands
B)extremities​
C)sugar​
D)thirst​
E)secrete​
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crin/o

A)​adrenal glands
B)extremities​
C)sugar​
D)thirst​
E)secrete​
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14
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pancreat/o

A)​condition
B)gonad​
C)pancreas​
D)parathyroid glands​
E)pineal gland​
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pineal/o

A)​condition
B)gonad​
C)pancreas​
D)parathyroid glands​
E)pineal gland​
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thym/o

A)​body
B)​many
C)pituitary gland​
D)thymus gland​
E)thyroid gland​
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17
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polyphagia

A)​also known as blood sugar
B)excessive hunger​
C)excessive thirst​
D)excessive urination​
E)hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood​
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glyc/o

A)​adrenal glands
B)extremities​
C)sugar​
D)thirst​
E)secrete​
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19
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parathyroid/o

A)​condition
B)gonad​
C)pancreas​
D)parathyroid glands​
E)pineal gland​
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-ism

A)​condition
B)gonad​
C)pancreas​
D)parathyroid glands​
E)pineal gland​
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____________________ disease is a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone.​
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22
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puberty

A)​hormone-like substances
B)​condition of higher glucose levels than normal
C)inflammation of the pancreas​
D)surgical removal of the parathyroid glands​
E)physical changes from child to adult​
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23
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prolactinoma

A)​abnormal enlargement of the extremities
B)​abnormal overgrowth of the body
C)​congenital form of hypothyroidism; can cause arrested physical and mental development
D)benign tumor of the pituitary gland​
E)female hormone released during the menstrual cycle​
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24
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steroids

A)​hormone-like substances
B)​condition of higher glucose levels than normal
C)inflammation of the pancreas​
D)surgical removal of the parathyroid glands​
E)physical changes from child to adult​
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25
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hypothyroidism

A)​abnormally high blood glucose
B)​abnormally low blood glucose
C)deficiency of thyroid secretion​
D)regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues​
E)excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream​
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hypoglycemia

A)​abnormally high blood glucose
B)​abnormally low blood glucose
C)deficiency of thyroid secretion​
D)regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues​
E)excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream​
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acromegaly

A)​abnormal enlargement of the extremities
B)​abnormal overgrowth of the body
C)​congenital form of hypothyroidism; can cause arrested physical and mental development
D)benign tumor of the pituitary gland​
E)female hormone released during the menstrual cycle​
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A/An ____________________ is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland that can cause excess hormone secretion.​
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29
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progesterone

A)​abnormal enlargement of the extremities
B)​abnormal overgrowth of the body
C)​congenital form of hypothyroidism; can cause arrested physical and mental development
D)benign tumor of the pituitary gland​
E)female hormone released during the menstrual cycle​
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30
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hyperglycemia

A)​abnormally high blood glucose
B)​abnormally low blood glucose
C)deficiency of thyroid secretion​
D)regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues​
E)excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream​
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____________________ treatment is the oral administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells.​
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32
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hyperthyroidism

A)​abnormally high blood glucose
B)​abnormally low blood glucose
C)deficiency of thyroid secretion​
D)regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues​
E)excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream​
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33
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growth hormone

A)​abnormally high blood glucose
B)​abnormally low blood glucose
C)deficiency of thyroid secretion​
D)regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues​
E)excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream​
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The hormone ____________________ (T4), which is secreted by the thyroid, influences the rate of metabolism.​
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35
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gigantism

A)​abnormal enlargement of the extremities
B)​abnormal overgrowth of the body
C)​congenital form of hypothyroidism; can cause arrested physical and mental development
D)benign tumor of the pituitary gland​
E)female hormone released during the menstrual cycle​
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36
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prediabetes

A)​hormone-like substances
B)​condition of higher glucose levels than normal
C)inflammation of the pancreas​
D)surgical removal of the parathyroid glands​
E)physical changes from child to adult​
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cretinism

A)​abnormal enlargement of the extremities
B)​abnormal overgrowth of the body
C)​congenital form of hypothyroidism; can cause arrested physical and mental development
D)benign tumor of the pituitary gland​
E)female hormone released during the menstrual cycle​
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pancreatitis

A)​hormone-like substances
B)​condition of higher glucose levels than normal
C)inflammation of the pancreas​
D)surgical removal of the parathyroid glands​
E)physical changes from child to adult​
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parathyroidectomy

A)​hormone-like substances
B)​condition of higher glucose levels than normal
C)inflammation of the pancreas​
D)surgical removal of the parathyroid glands​
E)physical changes from child to adult​
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The hormone ____________________ is secreted by fat cells and helps regulate appetite.​
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____________________, an adult form of hypothyroidism, has symptoms that include puffiness of the hands and face and subnormal temperature.​
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____________________ syndrome is caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol.​
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The hormone ____________________ has an anti-inflammatory action and regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body.​
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____________________ is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.​
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A/An ____________________ is a minimally invasive procedure to surgically remove one or both adrenal glands.​
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____________________ syndrome is a disorder of the adrenal glands due to excessive production of aldosterone.​
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A/An ____________________ is a benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia.​
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The ____________________ hormone stimulates ovulation in the female. In the male, it stimulates the secretion of testosterone.​
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The hormone ____________________ is secreted by the pituitary gland and stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth.​
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____________________ is a condition caused by insufficient production of the antidiuretic hormone or by the inability of the kidneys to respond to the antidiuretic hormone.​
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The term ____________________ describes an abnormal protrusion of the eyes.​
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The ____________________ hormone maintains the water balance within the body by promoting the reabsorption of water through the kidneys.​
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53
A condition marked by the excessive secretion of insulin is known as _________________________.​
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Inflammation of the adrenal glands is known as ____________________.​
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55
The mineral substances that are normally found in the blood, such as sodium and potassium, are known as ____________________.​
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56
____________________ disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks thyroid tissue which can lead to hypothyroidism.​
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57
The condition of excessive mammary development in the male is known as ____________________.​
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58
The ____________________ test is administered to patients with diabetes to measure average glucose levels over the past 3 weeks.​
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59
The hormone ____________________ works with the parathyroid hormone to regulate calcium levels in the blood and tissues.​
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60
An abnormality of electrolyte balance caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone is known as ____________________.​
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61
____________________ is both a hormone and a neurohormone that plays an important role in the fight-or-flight response.​
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62
____________________ is the excess secretion of growth hormone that causes acromegaly and gigantism.​
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63
The condition characterized by abnormally high concentrations of calcium circulating in the blood instead of being stored in the bones and teeth is known as ____________________.​
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64
The _____ hormone increases pigmentation of the skin.​

A) ​lactogenic
B) ​melanocyte-stimulating
C) ​thyroid-stimulating
D) ​melatonin
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65
____________________ disease is an autoimmune disorder that is a form of hyperthyroidism characterized by goiter, exophthalmos, or both.​
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66
A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of the thymus gland.​
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67
An inflammation of the thymus gland is known as ____________________.​
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68
Which hormone is produced by the pituitary gland?​

A) ​melatonin
B) ​triiodothyronine
C) ​adrenocorticotropic hormone
D) ​epinephrine
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69
The hormone secreted by the testicles that stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics is known as ____________________.​
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70
____________________, which is also known as adrenaline, stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.​
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71
Which gland secretes the hormone melatonin?​

A) ​thymus
B) ​pineal
C) ​pituitary
D) ​adrenal
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72
The ____________________ hormone stimulates the secretion of estrogen and the growth of eggs in the ovaries of the female. In the male, it stimulates the production of sperm in the testicles.​
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73
The hormone ____________________ is secreted by the thymus that stimulates the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells of the immune system.​
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74
____________________ occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina of the eye.​
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75
A normal metabolic process, ____________________ helps the body utilize stored fat when other sources of energy are lacking.​
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76
The female hormone ____________________ is important in the development and maintenance of the female secondary sex characteristics and in the regulation of the menstrual cycle.​
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77
A pheochromocytoma is a rare, benign tumor of the _____ gland.​

A) ​parathyroid
B) ​adrenal
C) ​pituitary
D) ​thyroid
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78
The hormone ____________________ increases the amount of glucose by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose for release into the bloodstream.​
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79
____________________ is the form of diabetes that occurs during some pregnancies.​
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80
Which substance is administered to suppress inflammation and as an immunosuppressant?​

A) ​cortisone
B) ​aldosterone
C) ​insulin
D) ​anabolic steroids
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