Exam 15: The Endocrine System

Hirsutism in women is caused by:

GTT is the abbreviation for ________. (three words)

An abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland caused by a tumor, lack of iodine in the diet, or infection is a goiter.

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

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

A patient has an order for a test called an FBS. This is an abbreviation for ________. (three words)

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

A doctor is performing a physical exam. When he examines the patient's hands and face, he notices the patient has a very prominent forehead, a wide face, and extremely thick fingers. The medical term for enlargement of the bone structure, especially of the hands and face, is ________.

Select the combining form that means "gland."

The term hirsutism means:

A patient has had his thyroid gland removed. The medical name for this procedure is ________.

Abnormally high production of growth hormone can result in a condition called:

The combining form dips/o means "________."

The correct medical term for excess acid in the body is:

Provide the term based on the brief definition. -Low blood calcium

The patient undergoes a procedure that involves cutting into the thyroid. This surgery is called ________.

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

When the pancreas does not produce any insulin or is resistant to insulin, the disorder is called ________. (two words)

The correct meaning of the root in the term hyperglycemia is:

The term that means "disease of the endocrine system" is ________.