Question 1

Which is a description of a thyroid scan?

Accepted Answer

A)  CT image of thyroid gland 
B)  Radioimmunoassay of thyroxine in the bloodstream 
C)  Ultrasound image of the neck 
D)  Skull x-ray of the brain 
E)  Administration of radioactive compound and visualization with a scanner to detect tumors or nodules 
A)  CT image of thyroid gland 
B)  Radioimmunoassay of thyroxine in the bloodstream 
C)  Ultrasound image of the neck 
D)  Skull x-ray of the brain 
E)  Administration of radioactive compound and visualization with a scanner to detect tumors or nodules

Question 2

Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Accepted Answer

A)  pancrease 
B)  pancreas 
A)  pancrease 
B)  pancreas

Question 3

Natr/o is the combining form for which substance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sugar 
B)  Milk 
C)  Sodium 
D)  Iodine 
E)  Potassium 
A)  Sugar 
B)  Milk 
C)  Sodium 
D)  Iodine 
E)  Potassium

Question 4

Name the endocrine organs that produce the following hormones:
-follicle-stimulating hormone: __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Name the endocrine organs that produce the...

Question 5

Match the following hormones with their actions:
-Develops and maintains female sex characteristics

Accepted Answer

A) ACTH 
B) ADH 
C) aldosterone 
D) cortisol 
E) estradiol
F)insulin
G)epinephrine
H)testosterone
I)thyroxine
J)parathyroid hormone 
A) ACTH 
B) ADH 
C) aldosterone 
D) cortisol 
E) estradiol
F)insulin
G)epinephrine
H)testosterone
I)thyroxine
J)parathyroid hormone

Question 6

Match the following hormones with their descriptions:
-Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates growth of bones and soft tissues

Accepted Answer

A) growth hormone (somatotropin) 
B) insulin 
C) luteinizing hormone 
D) oxytocin 
E) parathormone
F)progesterone
G)testosterone
H)thyroid-stimulating hormone
I)thyroxine
J)prolactin 
A) growth hormone (somatotropin) 
B) insulin 
C) luteinizing hormone 
D) oxytocin 
E) parathormone
F)progesterone
G)testosterone
H)thyroid-stimulating hormone
I)thyroxine
J)prolactin

Question 7

Complete the following terms from their definitions below:
-Normal thyroid function: __________thyroid

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the following terms from their definitions...

Question 8

Give meanings for the following suffixes and prefixes:
--genic: __________

Accepted Answer

pertaining

Question 9

Give meanings for the following combining forms:
-gluc/o: __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Give meanings for the following combining forms:
-gluc/o:...

Question 10

Complete the following terms from their definitions below:
-Deficient sodium in the blood: hypo__________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the following terms from their definitions...

Question 11

Hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in adulthood:

Accepted Answer

A)  mixadema 
B)  myxedema 
C)  myxademae 
A)  mixadema 
B)  myxedema 
C)  myxademae

Question 12

Match the meanings with their correct terms:
-cretinism

Accepted Answer

A) Starch; storage form of sugar 
B) A mineral salt found in the blood and in tissues 
C) Hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex 
D) Hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla 
E) Hormone secreted by the ovary
F)Disease condition due to malfunction of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland
G)Extreme hypothyroidism in childhood
H)Disease condition due to malfunction of cells in pancreas
I)Hormone secreted by anterior lobe of pituitary gland
J)Hormone secreted by thyroid gland 
A) Starch; storage form of sugar 
B) A mineral salt found in the blood and in tissues 
C) Hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex 
D) Hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla 
E) Hormone secreted by the ovary
F)Disease condition due to malfunction of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland
G)Extreme hypothyroidism in childhood
H)Disease condition due to malfunction of cells in pancreas
I)Hormone secreted by anterior lobe of pituitary gland
J)Hormone secreted by thyroid gland

Question 13

Match the following hormones with their descriptions:
-Male hormone secreted by the testes

Accepted Answer

A) adrenaline (epinephrine) 
B) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
C) aldosterone 
D) androgen 
E) antidiuretic hormone
F)calcitonin
G)cortisol
H)estradiol
I)follicle-stimulating hormone
J)glucagon 
A) adrenaline (epinephrine) 
B) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
C) aldosterone 
D) androgen 
E) antidiuretic hormone
F)calcitonin
G)cortisol
H)estradiol
I)follicle-stimulating hormone
J)glucagon

Question 14

Complete the following terms from their definitions below:
-Excessive amount of calcium in the blood: hyper__________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the following terms from their definitions...

Question 15

Which term means enlargement of the thyroid gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypergonadism 
B)  Euthyroid 
C)  Goiter 
D)  Hypophyseal enlargement 
E)  Tetany 
A)  Hypergonadism 
B)  Euthyroid 
C)  Goiter 
D)  Hypophyseal enlargement 
E)  Tetany

Question 16

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Hormone secreted by the posterior part of the pituitary gland; increases reabsorption of water

Accepted Answer

A) adenohypophysis 
B) adrenocorticotropin 
C) aldosterone 
D) calcitonin 
E) catecholamine
F)electrolyte
G)glucocorticoid
H)glycemia
I)glycosuria
J)homeostasis
K)hypokalemia
L)hyponatremia
M)hypothalamus
N)oxytocin
O)pancreatectomy
P)parathyroidectomy
Q)polydipsia
R)progesterone
S)tetraiodothyronine
T)vasopressin 
A) adenohypophysis 
B) adrenocorticotropin 
C) aldosterone 
D) calcitonin 
E) catecholamine
F)electrolyte
G)glucocorticoid
H)glycemia
I)glycosuria
J)homeostasis
K)hypokalemia
L)hyponatremia
M)hypothalamus
N)oxytocin
O)pancreatectomy
P)parathyroidectomy
Q)polydipsia
R)progesterone
S)tetraiodothyronine
T)vasopressin

Question 17

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland; lowers blood calcium

Accepted Answer

A) adenohypophysis 
B) adrenocorticotropin 
C) aldosterone 
D) calcitonin 
E) catecholamine
F)electrolyte
G)glucocorticoid
H)glycemia
I)glycosuria
J)homeostasis
K)hypokalemia
L)hyponatremia
M)hypothalamus
N)oxytocin
O)pancreatectomy
P)parathyroidectomy
Q)polydipsia
R)progesterone
S)tetraiodothyronine
T)vasopressin 
A) adenohypophysis 
B) adrenocorticotropin 
C) aldosterone 
D) calcitonin 
E) catecholamine
F)electrolyte
G)glucocorticoid
H)glycemia
I)glycosuria
J)homeostasis
K)hypokalemia
L)hyponatremia
M)hypothalamus
N)oxytocin
O)pancreatectomy
P)parathyroidectomy
Q)polydipsia
R)progesterone
S)tetraiodothyronine
T)vasopressin

Question 18

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Cavity in the skull that contains the pituitary gland

Accepted Answer

A) catecholamines 
B) corticosteroids 
C) electrolyte 
D) glucocorticoid 
E) homeostasis
F)hypothalamus
G)mineralocorticoid
H)sympathomimetic
I)sella turcica
J)target tissue 
A) catecholamines 
B) corticosteroids 
C) electrolyte 
D) glucocorticoid 
E) homeostasis
F)hypothalamus
G)mineralocorticoid
H)sympathomimetic
I)sella turcica
J)target tissue

Question 19

Which is a description of gonadotropins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland 
B)  Stimulate the growth of long bones 
C)  Stimulate glucose uptake in cells 
D)  Secreted by the testes 
E)  Stimulate the secretion of milk 
A)  Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland 
B)  Stimulate the growth of long bones 
C)  Stimulate glucose uptake in cells 
D)  Secreted by the testes 
E)  Stimulate the secretion of milk

Question 20

Which is a hormone secreted by the ovary and adrenal cortex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Follicle-stimulating hormone 
B)  Luteinizing hormone 
C)  Androgen 
D)  Estrogen 
E)  Oxytocin 
A)  Follicle-stimulating hormone 
B)  Luteinizing hormone 
C)  Androgen 
D)  Estrogen 
E)  Oxytocin

Exam 18: A: Endocrine System

Which is a description of a thyroid scan?

Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Natr/o is the combining form for which substance?

Name the endocrine organs that produce the following hormones: -follicle-stimulating hormone: __________

Match the following hormones with their actions: -Develops and maintains female sex characteristics

Match the following hormones with their descriptions: -Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates growth of bones and soft tissues

Complete the following terms from their definitions below: -Normal thyroid function: __________thyroid

Give meanings for the following suffixes and prefixes: --genic: __________

Give meanings for the following combining forms: -gluc/o: __________

Complete the following terms from their definitions below: -Deficient sodium in the blood: hypo__________

Hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in adulthood:

Match the meanings with their correct terms: -cretinism

Match the following hormones with their descriptions: -Male hormone secreted by the testes

Complete the following terms from their definitions below: -Excessive amount of calcium in the blood: hyper__________

Which term means enlargement of the thyroid gland?

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Hormone secreted by the posterior part of the pituitary gland; increases reabsorption of water

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland; lowers blood calcium

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Cavity in the skull that contains the pituitary gland

Which is a description of gonadotropins?

Which is a hormone secreted by the ovary and adrenal cortex?

Basic Word Structure

Terms Pertaining to the Body As a Whole

Suffixes

Prefixes

A:digestive System

B: Digestive System

A: Additional Suffixes and Digestive System Terminology

B:additional Suffixes and Digestive System Terminology

A: Urinary System

B: Urinary System

A: Female Reproductive System

B: Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

A:nervous System

B:nervous System

A:cardiovascular System

B:cardiovascular System

A: Respiratory System

B: Respiratory System

A: Blood System

B:blood System

A:lymphatic and Immune Systems

B: Lymphatic and Immune Systems

A: Musculoskeletal System

B: Musculoskeletal System

A: Skin

B:skin

A:sense Organs: the Eye and the Ear

B:sense Organs: the Eye and the Ear

B: Endocrine System

A:cancer Medicine Oncology

B:cancer Medicine Oncology

Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

Pharmacology

Psychiatry

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