Question 1

Excessive secretion of insulin is called:

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A)   cretinism
B)   hyperinsulinism
C)   hypoinsulinism
D)   myxedema

Question 2

Decreased thyroid activity is referred to as:

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A)   euthyroid
B)   hyperthyroidism
C)   hypoparathyroidism
D)   hypothyroidism

Question 3

Which hormone is associated with the endocrine gland located in the neck?

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A)   adrenaline
B)   androgen
C)   cortisone
D)   thyroxine D

Question 4

In the term polyuria, the suffix -uria means :

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A)   frequent
B)   growth
C)   many
D)   urination

Question 5

Excessive secretion of growth hormone in children can lead to gigantism, whereas it can lead to _____ in adults if secreted after maturity.

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

Question 6

Normal thyroid function is described as:

Accepted Answer

A)   euthyroid
B)   hyperthyroidism
C)   hypothyroidism
D)   inactive thyroid

Question 7

The gland that is called the master gland is the:

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

Question 8

An important female sex hormone that is made by the ovaries and acts on the female genitalia is:

Accepted Answer

A)   adrenaline
B)   androgen
C)   epinephrine
D)   estrogen

Question 9

A disease caused by hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood is:

Accepted Answer

A)   cretinism
B)   diabetes insipidus
C)   dwarfism
D)   hypoparathyroidism

Question 10

Epinephrine is synonymous with _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Epinephrine is synonymous with _____....

Question 11

Which of the following disorders is caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults and results in abnormal enlargement of the extremities, including the nose, jaw, fingers, and toes?

Accepted Answer

A)   acromegaly
B)   adrenalitis
C)   diabetes mellitus
D)   myxedema

Question 12

Increased thirst is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   glycosuria
B)   hyperglycemia
C)   polydipsia
D)   polyuria

Question 13

Increased blood sugar is:

Accepted Answer

A)   glycosuria
B)   hyperglycemia
C)   polydipsia
D)   polyuria

Question 14

The four glands that lie beside the thyroid gland and are responsible for regulating calcium and phosphorus levels in the body are called the:

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A)   adrenals
B)   parathyroids
C)   pineals
D)   pituitaries

Question 15

A 24-year-old man has a disorder associated with a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)  or inability of the kidneys to respond to ADH. This disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A)   diabetes insipidus
B)   diabetes mellitus
C)   hypopituitarism
D)   hyposecretion A

Question 16

_____ is the term describing normal thyroid function.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the term describing normal thyroid...

Question 17

A patient with type 1 diabetes inadvertently administered too much insulin. Which of the following is the biggest concern for this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   glycosuria
B)   hyperglycemia
C)   hypoglycemia
D)   hypoinsulinism

Question 18

An abnormal condition characterized by marked protrusion of the eyeball is:

Accepted Answer

A)   astigmatism
B)   exophthalmos
C)   hyperopia
D)   myopia

Question 19

In the term gonadotropic, the suffix -tropic means :

Accepted Answer

A)   origin
B)   ovaries or testes
C)   secrete
D)   stimulate D

Question 20

The pineal gland is:

Accepted Answer

A)   a cluster of cells in the pancreas
B)   a cluster of cells in the thyroid
C)   attached by a stalk to the pituitary gland
D)   attached to the posterior part of the brain

Exam 15: Endocrine System

Excessive secretion of insulin is called:

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Decreased thyroid activity is referred to as:

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Which hormone is associated with the endocrine gland located in the neck?

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In the term polyuria, the suffix -uria means :

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Excessive secretion of growth hormone in children can lead to gigantism, whereas it can lead to _____ in adults if secreted after maturity.

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Normal thyroid function is described as:

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The gland that is called the master gland is the:

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An important female sex hormone that is made by the ovaries and acts on the female genitalia is:

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A disease caused by hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood is:

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Epinephrine is synonymous with _____.

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Which of the following disorders is caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults and results in abnormal enlargement of the extremities, including the nose, jaw, fingers, and toes?

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Increased thirst is called:

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Increased blood sugar is:

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The four glands that lie beside the thyroid gland and are responsible for regulating calcium and phosphorus levels in the body are called the:

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A 24-year-old man has a disorder associated with a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or inability of the kidneys to respond to ADH. This disorder is:

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_____ is the term describing normal thyroid function.

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A patient with type 1 diabetes inadvertently administered too much insulin. Which of the following is the biggest concern for this patient?

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An abnormal condition characterized by marked protrusion of the eyeball is:

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In the term gonadotropic, the suffix -tropic means :

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The pineal gland is:

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