Question 1

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions:
-Located at the base of the brain in the sella turcica; hypophysis

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 2

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions:
-Inner section of a gland above each kidney; secretes epinephrine

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 3

Match the meanings with their correct terms:
-diabetes mellitus

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 4

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Lack of insulin secretion or resistance of insulin to promoting sugar, starch, and fat metabolism in cells

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

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions:
-Located in the neck on either side of the trachea; secretes thyroxine

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 7

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Mineral salt found in the blood and tissues and necessary for proper functioning of cells; potassium 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 8

Match the following hormones with their descriptions:
-Secreted by beta islet cells of the pancreas; lowers blood sugar

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 9

Match the following hormones with their descriptions:
-Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; promotes milk secretion

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 10

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Region of the brain that produces factors to stimulate the pituitary gland

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 11

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; regulates glucose, fat, and protein metabolism

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 each explanation with its associated explanation:
-RAI

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 13

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Hormone secreted by the ovaries

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 14

Match the following hormones with their descriptions:
-Secreted by the parathyroid glands; increases blood calcium

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 15

Match each explanation with its associated explanation:
-Na+

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 16

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Benign tumor of the adrenal medulla

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 17

Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypophysectomy 
B)  hypophisectomy 
A)  hypophysectomy 
B)  hypophisectomy

Question 18

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Test that measures hormone levels in plasma

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 19

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Resection of four small glands in the neck region

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 18: A: Endocrine System

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions: -Located at the base of the brain in the sella turcica; hypophysis

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions: -Inner section of a gland above each kidney; secretes epinephrine

Match the meanings with their correct terms: -diabetes mellitus

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Lack of insulin secretion or resistance of insulin to promoting sugar, starch, and fat metabolism in cells

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

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions: -Located in the neck on either side of the trachea; secretes thyroxine

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Mineral salt found in the blood and tissues and necessary for proper functioning of cells; potassium is an example

Match the following hormones with their descriptions: -Secreted by beta islet cells of the pancreas; lowers blood sugar

Match the following hormones with their descriptions: -Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; promotes milk secretion

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Region of the brain that produces factors to stimulate the pituitary gland

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; regulates glucose, fat, and protein metabolism

Match each explanation with its associated explanation: -RAI

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Hormone secreted by the ovaries

Match the following hormones with their descriptions: -Secreted by the parathyroid glands; increases blood calcium

Match each explanation with its associated explanation: -Na+

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Benign tumor of the adrenal medulla

Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Test that measures hormone levels in plasma

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Resection of four small glands in the neck region

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

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

Filters

Match each explanation with its associated explanation: -Na⁺