Question 1

The nerve irritability and muscle cramps that develop as a result of hypoparathyroidism are called:

Accepted Answer

A) tetany. 
B) acromegaly. 
C) congenital hypothyroidism. 
D) myxedema. 
A) tetany. 
B) acromegaly. 
C) congenital hypothyroidism. 
D) myxedema.

Question 2

A medical term that means state of excessive parathyroid (hormone)is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A medical term that means state of...

Question 3

Which of the following medications is used to treat hyperglycemia?

Accepted Answer

A) corticosteroids 
B) insulin 
C) aquaretics 
D) thyroid replacement hormone 
A) corticosteroids 
B) insulin 
C) aquaretics 
D) thyroid replacement hormone

Question 4

Which of the following diagnostic procedures uses radioactive iodine as part of the test?

Accepted Answer

A) thyroid scan 
B) thyroid echography 
C) two-hour postprandial 
D) thyroid function test 
A) thyroid scan 
B) thyroid echography 
C) two-hour postprandial 
D) thyroid function test

Question 5

TSH is the abbreviation for one of the pituitary gland hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A medical term that means adrenal gland disease is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A medical term that means adrenal gland...

Question 7

A medical term that means state of excessive thyroid (hormones)is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A medical term that means state of...

Question 8

The combining form that means extremities is ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

A constructed term that means enlarged thyroid is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A constructed term that means enlarged thyroid...

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding insulin is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Insulin reduces blood sugar levels. 
B) Insulin stimulates the cells of the body to take in glucose from the bloodstream. 
C) Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas. 
D) Insulin is most active after you have eaten a meal. 
A) Insulin reduces blood sugar levels. 
B) Insulin stimulates the cells of the body to take in glucose from the bloodstream. 
C) Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas. 
D) Insulin is most active after you have eaten a meal.

Question 11

Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the anterior pituitary?

Accepted Answer

A) growth hormone 
B) oxytocin 
C) thyroid-stimulating hormone 
D) prolactin 
A) growth hormone 
B) oxytocin 
C) thyroid-stimulating hormone 
D) prolactin

Question 12

The suffix that means thirst is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The suffix that means thirst is ________....

Question 13

Insulin raises the blood sugar level and glucagon lowers the blood sugar level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A medical term that means thymus tumor is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A medical term that means thymus tumor...

Question 15

Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone are called gonadotropins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding glands is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Exocrine glands release their secretions into a duct to the outside of the body. 
B) Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream. 
C) Sweat glands are an example of exocrine glands. 
D) Exocrine glands are also referred to as ductless glands. 
A) Exocrine glands release their secretions into a duct to the outside of the body. 
B) Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream. 
C) Sweat glands are an example of exocrine glands. 
D) Exocrine glands are also referred to as ductless glands.

Question 17

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a diagnostic lab test?

Accepted Answer

A) TSH 
B) DM 
C) FBS 
D) FSH 
A) TSH 
B) DM 
C) FBS 
D) FSH

The nerve irritability and muscle cramps that develop as a result of hypoparathyroidism are called:

A medical term that means state of excessive parathyroid (hormone)is ________.

Which of the following medications is used to treat hyperglycemia?

Which of the following diagnostic procedures uses radioactive iodine as part of the test?

TSH is the abbreviation for one of the pituitary gland hormones.

A medical term that means adrenal gland disease is ________.

A medical term that means state of excessive thyroid (hormones)is ________.

The combining form that means extremities is ________.

A constructed term that means enlarged thyroid is ________.

Which of the following statements regarding insulin is NOT true?

Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the anterior pituitary?

The suffix that means thirst is ________.

Insulin raises the blood sugar level and glucagon lowers the blood sugar level.

A medical term that means thymus tumor is ________.

Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone are called gonadotropins.

Which of the following statements regarding glands is NOT true?

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a diagnostic lab test?

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Exam 11: Endocrine System

The nerve irritability and muscle cramps that develop as a result of hypoparathyroidism are called:

A medical term that means state of excessive parathyroid (hormone)is ________.

Which of the following medications is used to treat hyperglycemia?

Which of the following diagnostic procedures uses radioactive iodine as part of the test?

TSH is the abbreviation for one of the pituitary gland hormones.

A medical term that means adrenal gland disease is ________.

A medical term that means state of excessive thyroid (hormones)is ________.

The combining form that means extremities is ________.

A constructed term that means enlarged thyroid is ________.

Which of the following statements regarding insulin is NOT true?

Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the anterior pituitary?

The suffix that means thirst is ________.

Insulin raises the blood sugar level and glucagon lowers the blood sugar level.

A medical term that means thymus tumor is ________.

Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone are called gonadotropins.

Which of the following statements regarding glands is NOT true?

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a diagnostic lab test?

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.

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