Question 1

Match the meanings with their correct terms:
-electrolyte

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 2

Match the following hormones with their descriptions:
-Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates ovulation

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 3

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-A mineral salt found in the blood and tissues; potassium is an example

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 4

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Enlargement of extremities caused by excessive growth hormone after puberty

Accepted Answer

A) acromegaly 
B) Addison disease 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) diabetes insipidus
F)diabetes mellitus
G)exophthalmos
H)glucose tolerance test
I)goiter
J)hirsutism
K)ketoacidosis
L)myxedema
M)pheochromocytoma
N)radioimmunoassay
O)tetany
P)thyroid carcinoma
Q)thyroid scan
R)thyrotoxicosis 
A) acromegaly 
B) Addison disease 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) diabetes insipidus
F)diabetes mellitus
G)exophthalmos
H)glucose tolerance test
I)goiter
J)hirsutism
K)ketoacidosis
L)myxedema
M)pheochromocytoma
N)radioimmunoassay
O)tetany
P)thyroid carcinoma
Q)thyroid scan
R)thyrotoxicosis

Question 5

Match the following hormones with their descriptions:
-Secreted by the ovaries; prepares the uterus for pregnancy

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 6

Match the following hormones with their actions:
-Promotes growth and maintenance of male 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 7

Characteristic of type 1 diabetes mellitus:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gradual onset; patient is asymptomatic 
B)  Ketoacidosis seldom occurs 
C)  Treatment is diet and oral hypoglycemic agents 
D)  Little or no insulin produced 
E)  Usually occurs after age 30 
A)  Gradual onset; patient is asymptomatic 
B)  Ketoacidosis seldom occurs 
C)  Treatment is diet and oral hypoglycemic agents 
D)  Little or no insulin produced 
E)  Usually occurs after age 30

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

removal
ex

Question 10

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Fats are improperly burned, leading to accumulation of ketones in the body

Accepted Answer

A) acromegaly 
B) Addison disease 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) diabetes insipidus
F)diabetes mellitus
G)exophthalmos
H)glucose tolerance test
I)goiter
J)hirsutism
K)ketoacidosis
L)myxedema
M)pheochromocytoma
N)radioimmunoassay
O)tetany
P)thyroid carcinoma
Q)thyroid scan
R)thyrotoxicosis 
A) acromegaly 
B) Addison disease 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) diabetes insipidus
F)diabetes mellitus
G)exophthalmos
H)glucose tolerance test
I)goiter
J)hirsutism
K)ketoacidosis
L)myxedema
M)pheochromocytoma
N)radioimmunoassay
O)tetany
P)thyroid carcinoma
Q)thyroid scan
R)thyrotoxicosis

Question 11

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Mimicking or copying the effect of the sympathetic nervous system; adrenaline is an example

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 12

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates the adrenal cortex

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 13

Which is an example of an electrolyte?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin 
B)  Sodium 
C)  Renin 
D)  Glucagon 
E)  Steroid 
A)  Insulin 
B)  Sodium 
C)  Renin 
D)  Glucagon 
E)  Steroid

Question 14

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions:
-Located in the lower abdomen of a female; responsible for egg cell production and estrogen secretion

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 15

Build medical terms from their definitions and word parts:
-Removal of the pancreas: __________ectomy

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Match the following abnormal conditions with their descriptions below:
-Over-activity of the thyroid gland (thyrotoxicosis)

Accepted Answer

A) Addison disease 
B) adrenal virilism 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) hyperparathyroidism
F)hypoparathyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)myxedema
I)pheochromocytoma
J)thyroid carcinoma 
A) Addison disease 
B) adrenal virilism 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) hyperparathyroidism
F)hypoparathyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)myxedema
I)pheochromocytoma
J)thyroid carcinoma

Question 17

Match the following abnormal conditions with their descriptions below:
-Deficient production of parathyroid hormone (tetany results)

Accepted Answer

A) Addison disease 
B) adrenal virilism 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) hyperparathyroidism
F)hypoparathyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)myxedema
I)pheochromocytoma
J)thyroid carcinoma 
A) Addison disease 
B) adrenal virilism 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) hyperparathyroidism
F)hypoparathyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)myxedema
I)pheochromocytoma
J)thyroid carcinoma

Question 18

Name the endocrine organs that produce the following hormones:
-epinephrine: __________

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Match the following abnormal conditions with their descriptions below:
-Group of signs and symptoms produced by excess cortisol from the adrenal cortex

Accepted Answer

A) Addison disease 
B) adrenal virilism 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) hyperparathyroidism
F)hypoparathyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)myxedema
I)pheochromocytoma
J)thyroid carcinoma 
A) Addison disease 
B) adrenal virilism 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) hyperparathyroidism
F)hypoparathyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)myxedema
I)pheochromocytoma
J)thyroid carcinoma

Question 20

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Test that measures levels of sugar in the blood

Accepted Answer

A) acromegaly 
B) Addison disease 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) diabetes insipidus
F)diabetes mellitus
G)exophthalmos
H)glucose tolerance test
I)goiter
J)hirsutism
K)ketoacidosis
L)myxedema
M)pheochromocytoma
N)radioimmunoassay
O)tetany
P)thyroid carcinoma
Q)thyroid scan
R)thyrotoxicosis 
A) acromegaly 
B) Addison disease 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) diabetes insipidus
F)diabetes mellitus
G)exophthalmos
H)glucose tolerance test
I)goiter
J)hirsutism
K)ketoacidosis
L)myxedema
M)pheochromocytoma
N)radioimmunoassay
O)tetany
P)thyroid carcinoma
Q)thyroid scan
R)thyrotoxicosis

Exam 18: A: Endocrine System

Match the meanings with their correct terms: -electrolyte

Match the following hormones with their descriptions: -Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates ovulation

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -A mineral salt found in the blood and tissues; potassium is an example

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Enlargement of extremities caused by excessive growth hormone after puberty

Match the following hormones with their descriptions: -Secreted by the ovaries; prepares the uterus for pregnancy

Match the following hormones with their actions: -Promotes growth and maintenance of male sex characteristics

Characteristic of type 1 diabetes mellitus:

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

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

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Fats are improperly burned, leading to accumulation of ketones in the body

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Mimicking or copying the effect of the sympathetic nervous system; adrenaline is an example

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates the adrenal cortex

Which is an example of an electrolyte?

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions: -Located in the lower abdomen of a female; responsible for egg cell production and estrogen secretion

Build medical terms from their definitions and word parts: -Removal of the pancreas: __________ectomy

Match the following abnormal conditions with their descriptions below: -Over-activity of the thyroid gland (thyrotoxicosis)

Match the following abnormal conditions with their descriptions below: -Deficient production of parathyroid hormone (tetany results)

Name the endocrine organs that produce the following hormones: -epinephrine: __________

Match the following abnormal conditions with their descriptions below: -Group of signs and symptoms produced by excess cortisol from the adrenal cortex

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Test that measures levels of sugar in the blood

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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