Question 1

Which of the following substances acts as an electrolyte?

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A)   Insulin
B)   Cortisol
C)   Sodium
D)   Glucagon
E)   Thyroxine

Question 2

Use glycos/o to build a word that means glucose in the urine:

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Question 3

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-gland associated with Addison disease

Accepted Answer

A)  acromegaly
B)  adrenal cortex
C)  adrenal medulla
D)  corticosteroids
E)  diuresisF) electrolytesG) fasting blood glucoseH) follicle-stimulating hormoneI) glucoseJ) glucose tolerance testK) Graves diseaseL) hirsutismM) homeostasisN) hypercalcemiaO) hyperglycemiaP) hyperkalemiaQ) hyponatremiaR) idiopathicS) insulinT) obesityU) oral antidiabeticsV) parathyroidectomyW) pheochromocytomaX) prolactinY) thyroid stormZ) total calcium test

Question 4

The suffix -emia means

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A)   blood condition.
B)   thirst.
C)   lymph.
D)   insulin.
E)   urinary condition.

Question 5

Which abbreviation denotes diabetic complications that occur when the body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones?

Accepted Answer

A)   DKA
B)   TFT
C)   PTH
D)   FBS
E)   GH

Question 6

Hyposecretion of insulin causes diabetes mellitus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which term means excessive glucose in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)   hypoglycemia
B)   glucogenesis
C)   glucosuria
D)   hyperglycemia
E)   glycogen

Question 8

Use hyper- to build a word that means excessive calcium in the blood:

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The answer of Use hyper- to build a word that...

Question 9

The thyroid function test detects tumors in the thyroid gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The CF kal/i means

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium.
B)   carbonate.
C)   nucleus.
D)   potassium (an electrolyte) .
E)   plasma.

Question 11

Which hormone does the adrenal medulla secrete during a crisis situation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glucagon
B)   Insulin
C)   Aldosterone
D)   Cortisol
E)   Epinephrine

Question 12

An endocrinologist would treat which disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cerebral palsy
B)   Stroke
C)   Diabetes
D)   Meningitis
E)   Myeloma

Question 13

The adrenal cortex is associated with osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The four parathyroid glands are

Accepted Answer

A)   located on the anterior upper surface of the thyroid gland.
B)   located on the anterior lower surface of the thyroid gland.
C)   located on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland.
D)   embedded in the middle of the thyroid gland.
E)   located on the four edges of the thyroid gland.

Question 15

Which classification of drugs helps treat Addison disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   Antidiuretics
B)   Antithyroids
C)   Thyroid supplements
D)   Corticosteroids
E)   Growth hormones

Question 16

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-test that detects bone and parathyroid disorders

Accepted Answer

A)  acromegaly
B)  adrenal cortex
C)  adrenal medulla
D)  corticosteroids
E)  diuresisF) electrolytesG) fasting blood glucoseH) follicle-stimulating hormoneI) glucoseJ) glucose tolerance testK) Graves diseaseL) hirsutismM) homeostasisN) hypercalcemiaO) hyperglycemiaP) hyperkalemiaQ) hyponatremiaR) idiopathicS) insulinT) obesityU) oral antidiabeticsV) parathyroidectomyW) pheochromocytomaX) prolactinY) thyroid stormZ) total calcium test

Question 17

Exophthalmometry is a test that measures pancreatic function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-pancreas

Accepted Answer

A)  acr/o
B)  aden/o
C)  adren/o
D)  azot/o
E)  calc/oF) carcin/oG) crin/oH) gluc/oI) home/oJ) kal/iK) pancreat/oL) parathyroid/oM) thym/oN) thyroid/oO) toxic/o

Question 19

Which classification of drugs helps in preparing for thyroidectomy or treating thyrotoxic crisis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Antidiuretics
B)   Antithyroids
C)   Thyroid supplements
D)   Corticosteroids
E)   Growth hormones

Question 20

Hyperthyroidism is treated by administering radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid secretory cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Endocrine System

Hyposecretion of insulin causes diabetes mellitus.

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Which term means excessive glucose in the blood?

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Match the combining forms with their meanings. -pancreas

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Which of the following substances acts as an electrolyte?

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Use hyper- to build a word that means excessive calcium in the blood:

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The suffix -emia means

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Match the medical words with their definitions. -test that detects bone and parathyroid disorders

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Use glycos/o to build a word that means glucose in the urine:

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Which hormone does the adrenal medulla secrete during a crisis situation?

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An endocrinologist would treat which disease?

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The adrenal cortex is associated with osteoporosis.

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Exophthalmometry is a test that measures pancreatic function.

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Which abbreviation denotes diabetic complications that occur when the body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones?

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Which classification of drugs helps treat Addison disease?

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Match the medical words with their definitions. -gland associated with Addison disease

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The thyroid function test detects tumors in the thyroid gland.

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Which classification of drugs helps in preparing for thyroidectomy or treating thyrotoxic crisis?

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The four parathyroid glands are

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The CF kal/i means

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Hyperthyroidism is treated by administering radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid secretory cells.

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