Question 1

The medical term for inflammation of the thyroid is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical term for inflammation of the...

Question 2

The glucose tolerance test is a diagnostic test used to confirm a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and other abnormalities in glucose metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The correct medical term for low blood sugar is:

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperglycemia. 
B)  hypoglycemia. 
C)  hyperthyroidism. 
D)  hypothyroidism. 
A)  hyperglycemia. 
B)  hypoglycemia. 
C)  hyperthyroidism. 
D)  hypothyroidism.

Question 4

Provide the term based on the brief definition. 
-Inflammation of the pancreas

Accepted Answer

The answer of Provide the term based on the brief...

Question 5

Graves' disease is caused by abnormalities in which gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid 
B)  Pancreas 
C)  Testis 
D)  Ovary 
E)  Adrenal 
A)  Thyroid 
B)  Pancreas 
C)  Testis 
D)  Ovary 
E)  Adrenal

Question 6

Match the combining form with the correct definition.
-thyr/o

Accepted Answer

A) to set in motion 
B) hairy 
C) thirst 
D) resembling a shield 
E) shield
F)sex gland
G)adrenal gland
H)extremity
I)to secrete
J)calcium 
A) to set in motion 
B) hairy 
C) thirst 
D) resembling a shield 
E) shield
F)sex gland
G)adrenal gland
H)extremity
I)to secrete
J)calcium

Question 7

The medical term for a thyroid tumor is:

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroidoma. 
B)  adrenomegaly. 
C)  thyroidectomy. 
D)  thyroidotomy. 
A)  thyroidoma. 
B)  adrenomegaly. 
C)  thyroidectomy. 
D)  thyroidotomy.

Question 8

The prefix ex- means:

Accepted Answer

A)  outside. 
B)  together. 
C)  within. 
D)  excessive. 
A)  outside. 
B)  together. 
C)  within. 
D)  excessive.

Question 9

________ syndrome is caused by excessive secretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex.

Accepted Answer

Cushing, C

Question 10

Match the combining form with the correct definition.
-acr/o

Accepted Answer

A) to set in motion 
B) hairy 
C) thirst 
D) resembling a shield 
E) shield
F)sex gland
G)adrenal gland
H)extremity
I)to secrete
J)calcium 
A) to set in motion 
B) hairy 
C) thirst 
D) resembling a shield 
E) shield
F)sex gland
G)adrenal gland
H)extremity
I)to secrete
J)calcium

Question 11

Match the combining form with the correct definition.
-dips/o

Accepted Answer

A) to set in motion 
B) hairy 
C) thirst 
D) resembling a shield 
E) shield
F)sex gland
G)adrenal gland
H)extremity
I)to secrete
J)calcium 
A) to set in motion 
B) hairy 
C) thirst 
D) resembling a shield 
E) shield
F)sex gland
G)adrenal gland
H)extremity
I)to secrete
J)calcium

Question 12

A specialist in the endocrine system is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A specialist in the endocrine system is...

Question 13

The medical term for excessive body hair is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical term for excessive body hair...

Question 14

Congenital hypothyroidism in children that results in reduced mental development and dwarflike physical stature was formerly known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  acromegaly. 
B)  myxedema. 
C)  hirsutism. 
D)  cretinism. 
A)  acromegaly. 
B)  myxedema. 
C)  hirsutism. 
D)  cretinism.

Question 15

A doctor is performing a physical exam. During this exam, she notices that her patient's eyes are bulging forward. The medical term for abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A doctor is performing a physical exam....

Question 16

A postprandial blood sugar is taken:

Accepted Answer

A)  after a meal. 
B)  before radioactive iodine is administered. 
C)  before a meal. 
D)  after radioactive iodine is administered. 
A)  after a meal. 
B)  before radioactive iodine is administered. 
C)  before a meal. 
D)  after radioactive iodine is administered.

Question 17

The medical term for abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs is:

Accepted Answer

A)  hirsutism. 
B)  acromegaly. 
C)  goiter. 
D)  exophthalmos. 
A)  hirsutism. 
B)  acromegaly. 
C)  goiter. 
D)  exophthalmos.

Question 18

A patient recently had his thyroid gland removed. The medical term for this procedure is:

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid scan. 
B)  thyroiditis. 
C)  thyroxine test. 
D)  thyroidectomy. 
A)  thyroid scan. 
B)  thyroiditis. 
C)  thyroxine test. 
D)  thyroidectomy.

Question 19

Endocrine disease results in either an abnormal increase in hormone production, or hypersecretion, or an abnormal decrease, or hyposecretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Hypoadrenalism is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  dwarfism. 
B)  Addison's disease. 
C)  Cushing syndrome. 
D)  Graves' disease. 
A)  dwarfism. 
B)  Addison's disease. 
C)  Cushing syndrome. 
D)  Graves' disease.

The medical term for inflammation of the thyroid is ________.

The glucose tolerance test is a diagnostic test used to confirm a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and other abnormalities in glucose metabolism.

The correct medical term for low blood sugar is:

Provide the term based on the brief definition. -Inflammation of the pancreas

Graves' disease is caused by abnormalities in which gland?

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -thyr/o

The medical term for a thyroid tumor is:

The prefix ex- means:

________ syndrome is caused by excessive secretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex.

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -acr/o

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -dips/o

A specialist in the endocrine system is called a(n) ________.

The medical term for excessive body hair is ________.

Congenital hypothyroidism in children that results in reduced mental development and dwarflike physical stature was formerly known as:

A doctor is performing a physical exam. During this exam, she notices that her patient's eyes are bulging forward. The medical term for abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs is ________.

A postprandial blood sugar is taken:

The medical term for abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs is:

A patient recently had his thyroid gland removed. The medical term for this procedure is:

Endocrine disease results in either an abnormal increase in hormone production, or hypersecretion, or an abnormal decrease, or hyposecretion.

Hypoadrenalism is also known as:

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Exam 15: The Endocrine System

The medical term for inflammation of the thyroid is ________.

The glucose tolerance test is a diagnostic test used to confirm a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and other abnormalities in glucose metabolism.

The correct medical term for low blood sugar is:

Provide the term based on the brief definition. -Inflammation of the pancreas

Graves' disease is caused by abnormalities in which gland?

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -thyr/o

The medical term for a thyroid tumor is:

The prefix ex- means:

________ syndrome is caused by excessive secretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex.

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -acr/o

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -dips/o

A specialist in the endocrine system is called a(n) ________.

The medical term for excessive body hair is ________.

Congenital hypothyroidism in children that results in reduced mental development and dwarflike physical stature was formerly known as:

A doctor is performing a physical exam. During this exam, she notices that her patient's eyes are bulging forward. The medical term for abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs is ________.

A postprandial blood sugar is taken:

The medical term for abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs is:

A patient recently had his thyroid gland removed. The medical term for this procedure is:

Endocrine disease results in either an abnormal increase in hormone production, or hypersecretion, or an abnormal decrease, or hyposecretion.

Hypoadrenalism is also known as:

Introduction to Word Parts and Word Construction

Understanding Suffixes

Understanding Prefixes

The Human Body in Health and Disease

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal and Muscular Systems

Blood, the Lymphatic System, and Immunology

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System and Obstetrics

The Nervous System and Mental Health

The Special Senses of Sight and Hearing

Medical Anatomy and Terminology

Medical Terminology and Body Directional Terms

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