Question 1

Which of the following glands is an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A) pineal 
B) thymus 
C) pancreas 
D) thyroid 
A) pineal 
B) thymus 
C) pancreas 
D) thyroid

Question 2

The combining form that means to secrete is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The combining form that means to secrete...

Question 3

A medical term that means pertaining to the parathyroid gland is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A medical term that means pertaining to...

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding the testes or its hormone is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Testes are the male gamete. 
B) Testes are responsible for sperm production. 
C) Testes secrete testosterone. 
D) Testosterone produces the male secondary sexual characteristics. 
A) Testes are the male gamete. 
B) Testes are responsible for sperm production. 
C) Testes secrete testosterone. 
D) Testosterone produces the male secondary sexual characteristics.

Question 5

The ovary is the female gamete and it produces ova,the female gonad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following terms means insufficient sugar in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) hypercalcemia 
B) hyponatremia 
C) hyperkalemia 
D) hypoglycemia 
A) hypercalcemia 
B) hyponatremia 
C) hyperkalemia 
D) hypoglycemia

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding the pancreas is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine gland. 
B) The islets of Langerhans are the exocrine portion of the pancreas. 
C) The pancreas releases digestive enzymes into the duodenum. 
D) The pancreas secretes insulin and glucagon. 
A) The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine gland. 
B) The islets of Langerhans are the exocrine portion of the pancreas. 
C) The pancreas releases digestive enzymes into the duodenum. 
D) The pancreas secretes insulin and glucagon.

Question 8

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune form of thyroiditis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A fasting blood sugar is a blood test that measures the amount of sugar in the bloodstream after a 12-hour fast.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The combining form that means sodium is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The combining form that means sodium is...

Question 11

Which of the following conditions is characterized by an enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities?

Accepted Answer

A) dwarfism 
B) congenital hypothyroidism 
C) acromegaly 
D) gigantism 
A) dwarfism 
B) congenital hypothyroidism 
C) acromegaly 
D) gigantism

Question 12

Which of the following statements regarding diabetes mellitus is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Diabetics experience hyperglycemia. 
B) Ketoacidosis is a potentially fatal condition that affects diabetics. 
C) Diabetics experience glycosuria. 
D) Hypoparathyroidism may cause diabetes mellitus. 
A) Diabetics experience hyperglycemia. 
B) Ketoacidosis is a potentially fatal condition that affects diabetics. 
C) Diabetics experience glycosuria. 
D) Hypoparathyroidism may cause diabetes mellitus.

Question 13

Which of the following hormones is responsible for the regulation of the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) thyroxine 
B) estrogen 
C) progesterone 
D) growth hormone 
A) thyroxine 
B) estrogen 
C) progesterone 
D) growth hormone

Question 14

The pancreas is a unique organ because it is both an exocrine and endocrine gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Parathyroid hormone is important for regulating blood levels of sodium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The adrenal cortex of both men and women secretes steroid sex hormones such as androgen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The combining form that means parathyroid gland is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The combining form that means parathyroid gland...

Question 18

Which of the following conditions is a benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that secretes epinephrine?

Accepted Answer

A) adenocarcinoma 
B) goiter 
C) pheochromocytoma 
D) insulinoma 
A) adenocarcinoma 
B) goiter 
C) pheochromocytoma 
D) insulinoma

Question 19

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the posterior pituitary?

Accepted Answer

A) oxytocin 
B) follicle-stimulating hormone 
C) somatotropin 
D) adrenocorticotropic hormone 
A) oxytocin 
B) follicle-stimulating hormone 
C) somatotropin 
D) adrenocorticotropic hormone

Question 20

A chemical thyroidectomy is a nonsurgical procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following glands is an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

The combining form that means to secrete is ________.

A medical term that means pertaining to the parathyroid gland is ________.

Which of the following statements regarding the testes or its hormone is NOT true?

The ovary is the female gamete and it produces ova,the female gonad.

Which of the following terms means insufficient sugar in the blood?

Which of the following statements regarding the pancreas is NOT true?

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune form of thyroiditis.

A fasting blood sugar is a blood test that measures the amount of sugar in the bloodstream after a 12-hour fast.

The combining form that means sodium is ________.

Which of the following conditions is characterized by an enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities?

Which of the following statements regarding diabetes mellitus is NOT true?

Which of the following hormones is responsible for the regulation of the menstrual cycle?

The pancreas is a unique organ because it is both an exocrine and endocrine gland.

Parathyroid hormone is important for regulating blood levels of sodium.

The adrenal cortex of both men and women secretes steroid sex hormones such as androgen.

The combining form that means parathyroid gland is ________.

Which of the following conditions is a benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that secretes epinephrine?

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the posterior pituitary?

A chemical thyroidectomy is a nonsurgical procedure.

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Exam 11: Endocrine System

Which of the following glands is an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

The combining form that means to secrete is ________.

A medical term that means pertaining to the parathyroid gland is ________.

Which of the following statements regarding the testes or its hormone is NOT true?

The ovary is the female gamete and it produces ova,the female gonad.

Which of the following terms means insufficient sugar in the blood?

Which of the following statements regarding the pancreas is NOT true?

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune form of thyroiditis.

A fasting blood sugar is a blood test that measures the amount of sugar in the bloodstream after a 12-hour fast.

The combining form that means sodium is ________.

Which of the following conditions is characterized by an enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities?

Which of the following statements regarding diabetes mellitus is NOT true?

Which of the following hormones is responsible for the regulation of the menstrual cycle?

The pancreas is a unique organ because it is both an exocrine and endocrine gland.

Parathyroid hormone is important for regulating blood levels of sodium.

The adrenal cortex of both men and women secretes steroid sex hormones such as androgen.

The combining form that means parathyroid gland is ________.

Which of the following conditions is a benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that secretes epinephrine?

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the posterior pituitary?

A chemical thyroidectomy is a nonsurgical procedure.

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Body Organization

Integumentary System

Musculoskeletal System

Cardiovascular System

Blood and the Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Urinary System

Reproductive System

Nervous System and Mental Health

Special Senses: the Eye and Ear

knowledge of mood and emotions.

Filters