Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Give meanings for the following suffixes and...

Question 2

What is another name for the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypophysis 
B)  Hypothalamus 
C)  Adenohypophysis 
D)  Neurohypophysis 
E)  Thalamus 
A)  Hypophysis 
B)  Hypothalamus 
C)  Adenohypophysis 
D)  Neurohypophysis 
E)  Thalamus

Question 3

Build medical terms from their definitions and word parts:
-Abnormal condition (hypersecretion) of the thyroid gland: thyro__________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build medical terms from their definitions and...

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Give meanings for the following suffixes and...

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Resection of a gland near and behind the stomach

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 7

Match the meanings with their correct terms:
-diabetes insipidus

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 8

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions:
-Outer section of a gland above each kidney: secretes cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones

Accepted Answer

A) adrenal cortex 
B) adrenal medulla 
C) ovaries 
D) pancreas 
E) parathyroid glands
F)pituitary gland
G)testes
H)thyroid gland 
A) adrenal cortex 
B) adrenal medulla 
C) ovaries 
D) pancreas 
E) parathyroid glands
F)pituitary gland
G)testes
H)thyroid gland

Question 9

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Blood condition of deficient potassium

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 10

Match each explanation with its associated explanation:
-GH

Accepted Answer

A) Type 1 and type 2 are forms of this condition 
B) This is an electrolyte 
C) This test assesses the function of an endocrine gland in the neck 
D) Secretion of this hormone stimulates an endocrine gland above the kidney 
E) Secretion of this hormone from the anterior pituitary gland stimulates an endocrine gland in the neck
F)Hormone secreted from the thyroid gland
G)Treatment for Graves disease to destroy an overactive thyroid gland
H)Posterior pituitary gland fails to release vasopressin
I)Somatotropin
J)Test to assess the sugar levels in the blood 
A) Type 1 and type 2 are forms of this condition 
B) This is an electrolyte 
C) This test assesses the function of an endocrine gland in the neck 
D) Secretion of this hormone stimulates an endocrine gland above the kidney 
E) Secretion of this hormone from the anterior pituitary gland stimulates an endocrine gland in the neck
F)Hormone secreted from the thyroid gland
G)Treatment for Graves disease to destroy an overactive thyroid gland
H)Posterior pituitary gland fails to release vasopressin
I)Somatotropin
J)Test to assess the sugar levels in the blood

Question 11

Complete the following terms from their definitions below:
-Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland: tri__________

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Match the following hormones with their descriptions:
-Secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; vasopressin

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Match each explanation with its associated explanation:
-GTT

Accepted Answer

A) Type 1 and type 2 are forms of this condition 
B) This is an electrolyte 
C) This test assesses the function of an endocrine gland in the neck 
D) Secretion of this hormone stimulates an endocrine gland above the kidney 
E) Secretion of this hormone from the anterior pituitary gland stimulates an endocrine gland in the neck
F)Hormone secreted from the thyroid gland
G)Treatment for Graves disease to destroy an overactive thyroid gland
H)Posterior pituitary gland fails to release vasopressin
I)Somatotropin
J)Test to assess the sugar levels in the blood 
A) Type 1 and type 2 are forms of this condition 
B) This is an electrolyte 
C) This test assesses the function of an endocrine gland in the neck 
D) Secretion of this hormone stimulates an endocrine gland above the kidney 
E) Secretion of this hormone from the anterior pituitary gland stimulates an endocrine gland in the neck
F)Hormone secreted from the thyroid gland
G)Treatment for Graves disease to destroy an overactive thyroid gland
H)Posterior pituitary gland fails to release vasopressin
I)Somatotropin
J)Test to assess the sugar levels in the blood

Question 15

Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Accepted Answer

A)  courtisol 
B)  cortisol 
A)  courtisol 
B)  cortisol

Question 16

Match the following hormones with their actions:
-Increases blood sugar

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 17

Match the following hormones with their actions:
-Stimulates secretion of hormones from adrenal cortex

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 18

What is the term for excessive development of mammary tissue in a male?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homeostasis 
B)  Hypogonadism 
C)  Galactorrhea 
D)  Gynecomastia 
E)  Hypernatremia 
A)  Homeostasis 
B)  Hypogonadism 
C)  Galactorrhea 
D)  Gynecomastia 
E)  Hypernatremia

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Give meanings for the following suffixes and...

Question 20

Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypocalemia 
B)  hypokalemia 
A)  hypocalemia 
B)  hypokalemia

Exam 18: A: Endocrine System

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

What is another name for the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

Build medical terms from their definitions and word parts: -Abnormal condition (hypersecretion) of the thyroid gland: thyro__________

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

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

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Resection of a gland near and behind the stomach

Match the meanings with their correct terms: -diabetes insipidus

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions: -Outer section of a gland above each kidney: secretes cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Blood condition of deficient potassium

Match each explanation with its associated explanation: -GH

Complete the following terms from their definitions below: -Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland: tri__________

Match the following hormones with their descriptions: -Secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; vasopressin

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

Match each explanation with its associated explanation: -GTT

Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Match the following hormones with their actions: -Increases blood sugar

Match the following hormones with their actions: -Stimulates secretion of hormones from adrenal cortex

What is the term for excessive development of mammary tissue in a male?

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

Select the term that is spelled correctly:

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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