Exam 13: Endocrine System

Write the correct abbreviation for growth hormone:

________ results from a deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones (cortisol).

Hirsutism is an abnormal condition characterized by increased size of the extremities.

The meaning of the abbreviation FBS is ________.

________ means pertaining to an abnormal protrusion of the eye.

Excessive secretion of milk after cessation of nursing is:

Write the correct abbreviation for thyroxine:

________ is a condition in which the fasting blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.

The pineal gland secretes two hormones.Name these hormones and give their function.

A mineral that aids in the development and functioning of the thyroid gland is:

The meaning of the abbreviation PTH is ________.

Write the correct meaning for GTT:

The most severe form of hypothyroidism is:

The principal mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex is:

There are two types of diabetes mellitus.Name and describe each.

A condition of excessive amounts of potassium in the blood is called ________.

The function of oxytocin is:

Hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults may result in:

Antidiuretic hormone is also known as:

Which is an abnormal condition of excessive hair growth,especially in women?