Question 1

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

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 2

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Constant muscle contraction

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 3

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Group of symptoms produced by excess of cortisol from the adrenal cortex

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 4

State of equilibrium or constancy:

Accepted Answer

A)  homeiostasis 
B)  homostasis 
C)  homeostasis 
A)  homeiostasis 
B)  homostasis 
C)  homeostasis

Question 5

Match the meanings with their correct terms:
-epinephrine

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 6

Advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood:

Accepted Answer

A)  Graves disease 
B)  Diabetes mellitus 
C)  Cushing syndrome 
D)  Acromegaly 
E)  Myxedema 
A)  Graves disease 
B)  Diabetes mellitus 
C)  Cushing syndrome 
D)  Acromegaly 
E)  Myxedema

Question 7

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood produces this condition

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 8

Match the following hormones with their descriptions:
-Secreted by the pancreas; increases blood sugar by conversion of glycogen to glucose

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 9

Match the following hormones with their actions:
-Increases metabolism in body cells

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 10

Match the following abnormal conditions with their descriptions below:
-Advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Match the meanings with their correct terms:
-aldosterone

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 terms with their correct meanings:
-Blood condition of deficient sodium

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

Complete the following terms from their definitions below:
-Deficient amount of potassium in the blood: hypo__________

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Match each explanation with its associated explanation:
-ACTH

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:
-Excessive thirst

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 following hormones with their descriptions:
-Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates hormone secretion and egg production by the ovaries

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 18

Match the following abnormal conditions with their descriptions below:
-Benign tumor of the adrenal medulla

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 19

Which is a description of tetany?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constant muscle contraction 
B)  Increased bone growth 
C)  Hypercalcemia 
D)  Hypokalemia 
E)  Hypernatremia 
A)  Constant muscle contraction 
B)  Increased bone growth 
C)  Hypercalcemia 
D)  Hypokalemia 
E)  Hypernatremia

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 18: A: Endocrine System

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

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Constant muscle contraction

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Group of symptoms produced by excess of cortisol from the adrenal cortex

State of equilibrium or constancy:

Match the meanings with their correct terms: -epinephrine

Advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood:

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood produces this condition

Match the following hormones with their descriptions: -Secreted by the pancreas; increases blood sugar by conversion of glycogen to glucose

Match the following hormones with their actions: -Increases metabolism in body cells

Match the following abnormal conditions with their descriptions below: -Advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood

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

Match the meanings with their correct terms: -aldosterone

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

Complete the following terms from their definitions below: -Deficient amount of potassium in the blood: hypo__________

Match each explanation with its associated explanation: -ACTH

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Excessive thirst

Match the following hormones with their descriptions: -Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates hormone secretion and egg production by the ovaries

Match the following abnormal conditions with their descriptions below: -Benign tumor of the adrenal medulla

Which is a description of tetany?

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

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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