Question 1

Which of the following does not influence the amount of insulin a diabetic patient needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  vomiting 
B)  pregnancy 
C)  exercise 
D)  weather conditions 
A)  vomiting 
B)  pregnancy 
C)  exercise 
D)  weather conditions D

Question 2

Match each term with its definition.
-Overactive thyroid

Accepted Answer

A) hormone 
B) growth hormone 
C) thyrotropin 
D) melanocyte-stimulating hormone 
E) orbital decompression
F)hypothyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)androgens
I)mineralocorticoids
J)glucocorticoids 
A) hormone 
B) growth hormone 
C) thyrotropin 
D) melanocyte-stimulating hormone 
E) orbital decompression
F)hypothyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)androgens
I)mineralocorticoids
J)glucocorticoids G

Question 3

The radioactive iodine uptake test is a test of which gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal gland 
B)  pancreas 
C)  thyroid gland 
D)  pituitary gland 
A)  adrenal gland 
B)  pancreas 
C)  thyroid gland 
D)  pituitary gland C

Question 4

The most common cause of adrenal insufficiency is:

Accepted Answer

A)  autoimmune destruction of the cells producing the hormone 
B)  infections such as tuberculosis,histoplasmosis,and meningococcemia 
C)  hemorrhage into the adrenal glands 
D)  metastasis of malignant tumors 
A)  autoimmune destruction of the cells producing the hormone 
B)  infections such as tuberculosis,histoplasmosis,and meningococcemia 
C)  hemorrhage into the adrenal glands 
D)  metastasis of malignant tumors

Question 5

Patients with hyperthyroidism commonly experience:

Accepted Answer

A)  irritability 
B)  significant fatigue 
C)  low blood pressure 
D)  unusual weight gain 
A)  irritability 
B)  significant fatigue 
C)  low blood pressure 
D)  unusual weight gain

Question 6

​Match the disease to the system(s)involved and pathology present.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Peripheral neuropathy

Accepted Answer

A) diabetes 
B) Graves' disease 
C) both diabetes and Graves' disease 
A) diabetes 
B) Graves' disease 
C) both diabetes and Graves' disease

Question 7

When the blood sugar level falls too low,the hormone glucagon is released,causing the ____ to release stored glycogen into the blood.

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreas 
B)  liver 
C)  duodenum 
D)  stomach 
A)  pancreas 
B)  liver 
C)  duodenum 
D)  stomach

Question 8

Match each term with its definition.
-Affect the metabolism of protein,fat,and glucose

Accepted Answer

A) hormone 
B) growth hormone 
C) thyrotropin 
D) melanocyte-stimulating hormone 
E) orbital decompression
F)hypothyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)androgens
I)mineralocorticoids
J)glucocorticoids 
A) hormone 
B) growth hormone 
C) thyrotropin 
D) melanocyte-stimulating hormone 
E) orbital decompression
F)hypothyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)androgens
I)mineralocorticoids
J)glucocorticoids

Question 9

​Match the gland with its location,associated hormone,and principal effects.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Develops excretory portion of mammary glands;aids in maintaining pregnancy

Accepted Answer

A) ​pituitary 
B) ​​testes 
C) ​thyroid 
D) ​parathyroid 
E) ​adrenal
F)​pancreas
G)​thymus
H)​pineal body
I)​ovaries 
A) ​pituitary 
B) ​​testes 
C) ​thyroid 
D) ​parathyroid 
E) ​adrenal
F)​pancreas
G)​thymus
H)​pineal body
I)​ovaries

Question 10

​Match the gland with its location,associated hormone,and principal effects.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Insulin

Accepted Answer

A) ​pituitary 
B) ​​testes 
C) ​thyroid 
D) ​parathyroid 
E) ​adrenal
F)​pancreas
G)​thymus
H)​pineal body
I)​ovaries 
A) ​pituitary 
B) ​​testes 
C) ​thyroid 
D) ​parathyroid 
E) ​adrenal
F)​pancreas
G)​thymus
H)​pineal body
I)​ovaries

Question 11

The majority of the islets of Langerhans cells are ____ cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha 
B)  beta 
C)  delta 
D)  pancreatic polypeptide-containing 
A)  alpha 
B)  beta 
C)  delta 
D)  pancreatic polypeptide-containing

Question 12

The adrenal glands sit atop the:

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys 
B)  stomach 
C)  liver 
D)  esophagus 
A)  kidneys 
B)  stomach 
C)  liver 
D)  esophagus

Question 13

Which hormone develops the primary male sexual characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone 
B)  progesterone 
C)  estrogen 
D)  adrenaline 
A)  testosterone 
B)  progesterone 
C)  estrogen 
D)  adrenaline

Question 14

Match each term with its definition.
-Thyroid-stimulating hormone

Accepted Answer

A) hormone 
B) growth hormone 
C) thyrotropin 
D) melanocyte-stimulating hormone 
E) orbital decompression
F)hypothyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)androgens
I)mineralocorticoids
J)glucocorticoids 
A) hormone 
B) growth hormone 
C) thyrotropin 
D) melanocyte-stimulating hormone 
E) orbital decompression
F)hypothyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)androgens
I)mineralocorticoids
J)glucocorticoids

Question 15

​Match the gland with its location,associated hormone,and principal effects.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Behind the stomach

Accepted Answer

A) ​pituitary 
B) ​​testes 
C) ​thyroid 
D) ​parathyroid 
E) ​adrenal
F)​pancreas
G)​thymus
H)​pineal body
I)​ovaries 
A) ​pituitary 
B) ​​testes 
C) ​thyroid 
D) ​parathyroid 
E) ​adrenal
F)​pancreas
G)​thymus
H)​pineal body
I)​ovaries

Question 16

Match each term with its definition.
-Hormone that increases skin pigmentation

Accepted Answer

A) hormone 
B) growth hormone 
C) thyrotropin 
D) melanocyte-stimulating hormone 
E) orbital decompression
F)hypothyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)androgens
I)mineralocorticoids
J)glucocorticoids 
A) hormone 
B) growth hormone 
C) thyrotropin 
D) melanocyte-stimulating hormone 
E) orbital decompression
F)hypothyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)androgens
I)mineralocorticoids
J)glucocorticoids

Question 17

Match each term with its definition.
-Affects the length of the long bones and therefore height

Accepted Answer

A) hormone 
B) growth hormone 
C) thyrotropin 
D) melanocyte-stimulating hormone 
E) orbital decompression
F)hypothyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)androgens
I)mineralocorticoids
J)glucocorticoids 
A) hormone 
B) growth hormone 
C) thyrotropin 
D) melanocyte-stimulating hormone 
E) orbital decompression
F)hypothyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)androgens
I)mineralocorticoids
J)glucocorticoids

Question 18

Where is the thyroid gland located?

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreas 
B)  liver 
C)  larynx 
D)  brain 
A)  pancreas 
B)  liver 
C)  larynx 
D)  brain

Question 19

​Match the gland with its location,associated hormone,and principal effects.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Lower portion of the anterior neck

Accepted Answer

A) ​pituitary 
B) ​​testes 
C) ​thyroid 
D) ​parathyroid 
E) ​adrenal
F)​pancreas
G)​thymus
H)​pineal body
I)​ovaries 
A) ​pituitary 
B) ​​testes 
C) ​thyroid 
D) ​parathyroid 
E) ​adrenal
F)​pancreas
G)​thymus
H)​pineal body
I)​ovaries

Question 20

Myxedema is an endocrine condition associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  too little pituitary hormone 
B)  too much pituitary hormone 
C)  too little thyroid hormone 
D)  too much thyroid hormone 
A)  too little pituitary hormone 
B)  too much pituitary hormone 
C)  too little thyroid hormone 
D)  too much thyroid hormone

Exam 20: The Endocrine System

Which of the following does not influence the amount of insulin a diabetic patient needs?

Match each term with its definition. -Overactive thyroid

The radioactive iodine uptake test is a test of which gland?

The most common cause of adrenal insufficiency is:

Patients with hyperthyroidism commonly experience:

​Match the disease to the system(s)involved and pathology present.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Peripheral neuropathy

When the blood sugar level falls too low,the hormone glucagon is released,causing the ____ to release stored glycogen into the blood.

Match each term with its definition. -Affect the metabolism of protein,fat,and glucose

​Match the gland with its location,associated hormone,and principal effects.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Develops excretory portion of mammary glands;aids in maintaining pregnancy

​Match the gland with its location,associated hormone,and principal effects.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Insulin

The majority of the islets of Langerhans cells are ____ cells.

The adrenal glands sit atop the:

Which hormone develops the primary male sexual characteristics?

Match each term with its definition. -Thyroid-stimulating hormone

​Match the gland with its location,associated hormone,and principal effects.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Behind the stomach

Match each term with its definition. -Hormone that increases skin pigmentation

Match each term with its definition. -Affects the length of the long bones and therefore height

Where is the thyroid gland located?

​Match the gland with its location,associated hormone,and principal effects.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Lower portion of the anterior neck

Myxedema is an endocrine condition associated with:

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Match the disease to the system(s)involved and pathology present.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Peripheral neuropathy

Match the gland with its location,associated hormone,and principal effects.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Develops excretory portion of mammary glands;aids in maintaining pregnancy

Match the gland with its location,associated hormone,and principal effects.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Insulin

Match the gland with its location,associated hormone,and principal effects.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Behind the stomach

Match the gland with its location,associated hormone,and principal effects.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Lower portion of the anterior neck