Exam 13: Endocrine System

In the term epinephrine,the prefix epi- means :

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

Increased levels of which of the following may indicate diabetes mellitus?

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

Write the correct abbreviation for thyroid-stimulating hormone:

Write the correct abbreviation for fasting blood sugar:

An abnormal condition characterized by excessive growth of hair,especially in women,is called ________.

The suffix that means hormone is:

A ________ is a chemical transmitter that is released in small amounts and transported via the bloodstream to a target organ or other cells.

Write the correct abbreviation for basal metabolic rate:

Write the correct meaning for T₄:

The posterior portion of the pituitary gland secretes a hormone that:

A condition of excessive amounts of potassium in the blood is termed:

The surgical excision of the adrenal gland is termed:

Write the correct abbreviation for vasopressin:

Cortisol is a principal steroid hormone that regulates carbohydrates,proteins,and fat metabolism.

A test used in the diagnosing of adrenal tumors is called:

Excessive secretion of milk after cessation of nursing is ________.

Which substance is essential for maintenance of a normal level of blood sugar?

A congenital deficiency in secretion of the thyroid hormone is called: