Question 1

The chemical messengers used by the endocrine system are called neurotransmitters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A condition of deficient sugar in the blood is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A condition of deficient sugar in the...

Question 3

Deficiency of secretion of all pituitary hormones is _____ disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  Addison 
B)  Cushing 
C)  Graves 
D)  Simmonds 
A)  Addison 
B)  Cushing 
C)  Graves 
D)  Simmonds

Question 4

GHD is a type of somatotropin deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The endocrine function of the pancreas is accomplished by a variety of cells called the islets of Langerhans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Deficient insulin production associated with obesity and family history is:

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperinsulinism. 
B)  type 1 diabetes. 
C)  type 2 diabetes. 
D)  diabetes insipidus. 
A)  hyperinsulinism. 
B)  type 1 diabetes. 
C)  type 2 diabetes. 
D)  diabetes insipidus.

Question 7

A rare cancer of the thymus gland is:

Accepted Answer

A)  malignant thymoma. 
B)  thyroid carcinoma. 
C)  pheochromocytoma. 
D)  islet cell carcinoma. 
A)  malignant thymoma. 
B)  thyroid carcinoma. 
C)  pheochromocytoma. 
D)  islet cell carcinoma.

Question 8

Hypersecretion of somatotropin from the adenohypophysis during childhood, leading to excessive growth, is:

Accepted Answer

A)  GHD. 
B)  gigantism. 
C)  diabetes insipidus. 
D)  Simmonds disease. 
A)  GHD. 
B)  gigantism. 
C)  diabetes insipidus. 
D)  Simmonds disease.

Question 9

Which gland regulates cell metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal cortex 
B)  adrenal medulla 
C)  thyroid gland 
D)  parathyroid gland 
A)  adrenal cortex 
B)  adrenal medulla 
C)  thyroid gland 
D)  parathyroid gland

Question 10

Insulin resistance acquired during pregnancy is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  gestational diabetes. 
B)  polyphagia. 
C)  polyuria. 
D)  diabetes insipidus. 
A)  gestational diabetes. 
B)  polyphagia. 
C)  polyuria. 
D)  diabetes insipidus.

The chemical messengers used by the endocrine system are called neurotransmitters.

A condition of deficient sugar in the blood is ____________________.

Deficiency of secretion of all pituitary hormones is _____ disease.

GHD is a type of somatotropin deficiency.

The endocrine function of the pancreas is accomplished by a variety of cells called the islets of Langerhans.

Deficient insulin production associated with obesity and family history is:

A rare cancer of the thymus gland is:

Hypersecretion of somatotropin from the adenohypophysis during childhood, leading to excessive growth, is:

Which gland regulates cell metabolism?

Insulin resistance acquired during pregnancy is called:

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Exam 14: Endocrine System

The chemical messengers used by the endocrine system are called neurotransmitters.

A condition of deficient sugar in the blood is ____________________.

Deficiency of secretion of all pituitary hormones is _____ disease.

GHD is a type of somatotropin deficiency.

The endocrine function of the pancreas is accomplished by a variety of cells called the islets of Langerhans.

Deficient insulin production associated with obesity and family history is:

A rare cancer of the thymus gland is:

Hypersecretion of somatotropin from the adenohypophysis during childhood, leading to excessive growth, is:

Which gland regulates cell metabolism?

Insulin resistance acquired during pregnancy is called:

Introduction

Body Structure and Directional Terminology

Musculoskeletal System

Integumentary System

Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System and Pregnancy

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Cardiovascular System

Respiratory System

Nervous System

Special Senses: Eye and Ear

Mental and Behavioral Health

Oncology

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