Question 1

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

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Question 2

Hormones that produce or stimulate the development of male characteristics are ________.

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Question 3

An oral hypoglycemic agent of the sulfonylurea class is:

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A)   diazoxide.
B)   liotrix.
C)   metformin.
D)   methimazole.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

In the term hyperkalemia,the root kal means:

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A)   cortex.
B)   kidney.
C)   potassium.
D)   sugar.

Question 6

Write the correct abbreviation for thyroxine:

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Question 7

The abbreviation for sodium is ________.

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Question 8

The meaning of the abbreviation BMR is ________.

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basal meta...

Question 9

The function of oxytocin is:

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A)   regulation of skin pigmentation.
B)   stimulation of uterine contractions.
C)   prevent dehydration.
D)   stimulation of development of the corpus luteum.

Question 10

Write the correct abbreviation for diabetes mellitus:

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DM

Question 11

Write the correct abbreviation for thyroid-stimulating hormone:

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TSH

Question 12

The combining form somat/o in somatotropin means:

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

Question 13

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

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A)   gastrin
B)   glucagon
C)   androgen
D)   dopamine

Question 14

Write the correct abbreviation for triiodothyronine:

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Question 15

Write the correct meaning for BG:

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blood glucose

Question 16

The surgical excision of the thyroid gland is called:

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A)   thyrotoxicosis.
B)   thyroxine.
C)   thyroiditis.
D)   thyroidectomy.

Question 17

A substance that elevates the blood pressure is:

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A)   melatonin.
B)   iodine.
C)   dopamine.
D)   cortisone.

Question 18

A complication of hypothyroidism can be:

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A)   Heart disease.
B)   Graves disease.
C)   Addison disease.
D)   Cushing disease.

Question 19

Any cancer of a gland is referred to as:

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A)   adenitis.
B)   adenoma.
C)   adenogenic.
D)   adenectomy.

Question 20

A congenital condition caused by deficiency in secretion of the thyroid hormone is ________.

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Exam 13: Endocrine System

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

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Hormones that produce or stimulate the development of male characteristics are ________.

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An oral hypoglycemic agent of the sulfonylurea class is:

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

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In the term hyperkalemia,the root kal means:

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Write the correct abbreviation for thyroxine:

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The abbreviation for sodium is ________.

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The meaning of the abbreviation BMR is ________.

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The function of oxytocin is:

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Write the correct abbreviation for diabetes mellitus:

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The combining form somat/o in somatotropin means:

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

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Write the correct abbreviation for triiodothyronine:

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Write the correct meaning for BG:

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The surgical excision of the thyroid gland is called:

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A substance that elevates the blood pressure is:

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A complication of hypothyroidism can be:

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Any cancer of a gland is referred to as:

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A congenital condition caused by deficiency in secretion of the thyroid hormone is ________.

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