Question 1

Hyposecretion of vasopressin (VP)may result in ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hyposecretion of vasopressin (VP)may result in ________....

Question 2

The abbreviation for potassium is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The abbreviation for potassium is ________....

Question 3

The thyroid regulates the body's metabolic processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The medical term for pertaining to drowsiness or sluggishness is:

Accepted Answer

A) pallor. 
B) myxedema. 
C) ascites. 
D) lethargic. 
A) pallor. 
B) myxedema. 
C) ascites. 
D) lethargic.

Question 5

Write the correct meaning for RIA:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the correct meaning for RIA:...

Question 6

Melatonin is secreted by the:

Accepted Answer

A) thyroid gland. 
B) parathyroid gland. 
C) pancreas. 
D) pineal gland. 
A) thyroid gland. 
B) parathyroid gland. 
C) pancreas. 
D) pineal gland.

Question 7

Write the correct meaning for DM:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the correct meaning for DM:...

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nerve cells in the ________ control the...

Question 9

What function does the hypothalamus perform as an endocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus synthesizes and secrete

Question 10

Name the primary glands of the endocrine system.What is the primary function of the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

The primary glands of the endocrine syst

Question 11

All are true statements concerning epinephrine except:

Accepted Answer

A) it elevates the systolic blood pressure. 
B) it decreases the heart rate and cardiac output. 
C) it dilates the bronchial tubes. 
D) it dilates the pupils. 
A) it elevates the systolic blood pressure. 
B) it decreases the heart rate and cardiac output. 
C) it dilates the bronchial tubes. 
D) it dilates the pupils.

Question 12

The meaning of the abbreviation BMR is ________.

Accepted Answer

basal meta

Question 13

The endocrine system works closely with what other system to help maintain homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A) muscular 
B) integumentary 
C) skeletal 
D) nervous 
A) muscular 
B) integumentary 
C) skeletal 
D) nervous

Question 14

The meaning of the abbreviation TSH is ________.

Accepted Answer

thyroid-st

Question 15

The ________ is the primary link between the endocrine and nervous systems.

Accepted Answer

A) pineal gland. 
B) hypothalamus. 
C) hypophysis. 
D) pituitary gland. 
A) pineal gland. 
B) hypothalamus. 
C) hypophysis. 
D) pituitary gland.

Question 16

The parathyroid gland:

Accepted Answer

A) influences the body's internal clock. 
B) acts on the mammary glands. 
C) helps maintain normal serum calcium levels. 
D) aids in the breakdown of glycogen. 
A) influences the body's internal clock. 
B) acts on the mammary glands. 
C) helps maintain normal serum calcium levels. 
D) aids in the breakdown of glycogen.

Question 17

The meaning of the abbreviation ACTH is ________.

Accepted Answer

adrenocort

Question 18

The root in adenoma means :

Accepted Answer

A) pertaining to. 
B) gland. 
C) pine cone. 
D) giant. 
A) pertaining to. 
B) gland. 
C) pine cone. 
D) giant.

Question 19

The suffix in acromegaly means :

Accepted Answer

A) pertaining to. 
B) enlargement. 
C) gland. 
D) extremity. 
A) pertaining to. 
B) enlargement. 
C) gland. 
D) extremity.

Question 20

The adrenal cortex secretes:

Accepted Answer

A) aldosterone. 
B) cortisol. 
C) corticosterone. 
D) all of the above. 
A) aldosterone. 
B) cortisol. 
C) corticosterone. 
D) all of the above.

Exam 13: Endocrine System

Hyposecretion of vasopressin (VP)may result in ________.

The abbreviation for potassium is ________.

The thyroid regulates the body's metabolic processes.

The medical term for pertaining to drowsiness or sluggishness is:

Write the correct meaning for RIA:

Melatonin is secreted by the:

Write the correct meaning for DM:

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

What function does the hypothalamus perform as an endocrine gland?

Name the primary glands of the endocrine system.What is the primary function of the endocrine system?

All are true statements concerning epinephrine except:

The meaning of the abbreviation BMR is ________.

The endocrine system works closely with what other system to help maintain homeostasis?

The meaning of the abbreviation TSH is ________.

The ________ is the primary link between the endocrine and nervous systems.

The parathyroid gland:

The meaning of the abbreviation ACTH is ________.

The root in adenoma means :

The suffix in acromegaly means :

The adrenal cortex secretes:

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Suffixes

Prefixes

Organization of the Body

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Digestive System

Cardiovascular System

Blood and Lymphatic System

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Nervous System

Special Senses: the Ear

Special Senses: the Eye

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Oncology

Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

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