Question 1

In which of the following ways do the adenohypophysis and the neurohypophysis differ?

Accepted Answer

A)  The neurohypophysis is the anterior lobe of the pituitary. 
B)  The adenohypophysis is the posterior lobe of the pituitary. 
C)  The neurohypophysis does not synthesize hormones. 
D)  The adenohypophysis does not synthesize hormones. 
A)  The neurohypophysis is the anterior lobe of the pituitary. 
B)  The adenohypophysis is the posterior lobe of the pituitary. 
C)  The neurohypophysis does not synthesize hormones. 
D)  The adenohypophysis does not synthesize hormones. C

Question 2

Which of the following glands secrete follicle-stimulating hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adrenal glands 
B)  Thyroid 
C)  Pituitary 
D)  Pancreas 
A)  Adrenal glands 
B)  Thyroid 
C)  Pituitary 
D)  Pancreas C

Question 3

Which type of gland has ducts and empties its secretion onto an internal or external surface?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid 
B)  Adrenal 
C)  Exocrine 
D)  Endocrine 
A)  Thyroid 
B)  Adrenal 
C)  Exocrine 
D)  Endocrine C

Question 4

Which of the following is not a type of medication used to treat diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sulfonylureas 
B)  Glucagon 
C)  Biguanides 
D)  Meglitinides 
A)  Sulfonylureas 
B)  Glucagon 
C)  Biguanides 
D)  Meglitinides

Question 5

Which of the following is a disorder that is caused by an inadequate secretion or release of antidiuretic hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetes insipidus 
B)  Diabetes mellitus 
C)  Hyperpituitarism 
D)  Pituitary cachexia 
A)  Diabetes insipidus 
B)  Diabetes mellitus 
C)  Hyperpituitarism 
D)  Pituitary cachexia

Question 6

What does the term homeostasis mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hormonal regulation of body activities 
B)  Coordination between the nervous system and endocrine system 
C)  Stability of the internal environment of the body 
D)  Control of hormonal secretions by glands 
A)  Hormonal regulation of body activities 
B)  Coordination between the nervous system and endocrine system 
C)  Stability of the internal environment of the body 
D)  Control of hormonal secretions by glands

Question 7

Which is true of the parathyroids?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are located near the thyroid gland. 
B)  They are regulated by the thyroid gland. 
C)  They produce thyroxine. 
D)  They produce gonadotropin. 
A)  They are located near the thyroid gland. 
B)  They are regulated by the thyroid gland. 
C)  They produce thyroxine. 
D)  They produce gonadotropin.

Question 8

Write the meaning of the abbreviation: GTT ____________________

Accepted Answer

Glucose to

Question 9

MATCHING
Match the glands with the hormones they secret
e
a.Adrenals
b.Gonads
c.Pancreas
d.Pituitary
e.Thyroid
-Epinephrine

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the glands with the hormones they...

Question 10

Which of the following is not secreted by the adrenal cortex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Androgens 
B)  Epinephrine 
C)  Glucocorticoids 
D)  Mineralocorticoids 
A)  Androgens 
B)  Epinephrine 
C)  Glucocorticoids 
D)  Mineralocorticoids

Question 11

What does hypogonadism mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  The condition that exists after gonads are removed 
B)  A diseased condition of the gonads 
C)  Decreased functional activity of the gonads 
D)  Increased functional activity of the gonads 
A)  The condition that exists after gonads are removed 
B)  A diseased condition of the gonads 
C)  Decreased functional activity of the gonads 
D)  Increased functional activity of the gonads

Question 12

Match the terms with their correct category.
a.Anatomy
b.Diagnostic test or procedure
c.Pathology
d.Surgery
e.Nonsurgical therapy
-Mammography

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the terms with their correct category.
a.Anatomy
b.Diagnostic...

Question 13

Which is true of hypopituitarism?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is increased activity of the pituitary. 
B)  It is decreased activity of the pituitary. 
C)  It may lead to Cushing syndrome. 
D)  It may lead to hyperinsulinism. 
A)  It is increased activity of the pituitary. 
B)  It is decreased activity of the pituitary. 
C)  It may lead to Cushing syndrome. 
D)  It may lead to hyperinsulinism.

Question 14

Which term means between the breasts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inframammary 
B)  Intermammary 
C)  Mastalgia 
D)  Mastodynia 
A)  Inframammary 
B)  Intermammary 
C)  Mastalgia 
D)  Mastodynia

Question 15

Where is insulin produced?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pituitary 
B)  Adrenal cortex 
C)  Adrenal medulla 
D)  Pancreas 
A)  Pituitary 
B)  Adrenal cortex 
C)  Adrenal medulla 
D)  Pancreas

Question 16

The posterior pituitary lobe stores two hormones: antidiuretic hormone and what other hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adrenaline 
B)  Oxytocin 
C)  Melanin 
D)  Androgens 
A)  Adrenaline 
B)  Oxytocin 
C)  Melanin 
D)  Androgens

Question 17

Thyrotoxicosis is caused by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goiter 
B)  Exophthalmos 
C)  Hyperthyroidism 
D)  Hypothyroidism 
A)  Goiter 
B)  Exophthalmos 
C)  Hyperthyroidism 
D)  Hypothyroidism

Question 18

Write the meaning of the abbreviation: PVD ____________________

Accepted Answer

Peripheral

Question 19

MATCHING
Match the glands with the hormones they secret
e
a.Adrenals
b.Gonads
c.Pancreas
d.Pituitary
e.Thyroid
-Insulin

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the glands with the hormones they...

Question 20

The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland is called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurohypophysis 
B)  Adenohypophysis 
C)  Pineal gland 
D)  Islets of Langerhans 
A)  Neurohypophysis 
B)  Adenohypophysis 
C)  Pineal gland 
D)  Islets of Langerhans

In which of the following ways do the adenohypophysis and the neurohypophysis differ?

Which of the following glands secrete follicle-stimulating hormone?

Which type of gland has ducts and empties its secretion onto an internal or external surface?

Which of the following is not a type of medication used to treat diabetes?

Which of the following is a disorder that is caused by an inadequate secretion or release of antidiuretic hormone?

What does the term homeostasis mean?

Which is true of the parathyroids?

Write the meaning of the abbreviation: GTT ____________________

MATCHING Match the glands with the hormones they secret e a.Adrenals b.Gonads c.Pancreas d.Pituitary e.Thyroid -Epinephrine

Which of the following is not secreted by the adrenal cortex?

What does hypogonadism mean?

Match the terms with their correct category. a.Anatomy b.Diagnostic test or procedure c.Pathology d.Surgery e.Nonsurgical therapy -Mammography

Which is true of hypopituitarism?

Which term means between the breasts?

Where is insulin produced?

The posterior pituitary lobe stores two hormones: antidiuretic hormone and what other hormone?

Thyrotoxicosis is caused by which of the following?

Write the meaning of the abbreviation: PVD ____________________

MATCHING Match the glands with the hormones they secret e a.Adrenals b.Gonads c.Pancreas d.Pituitary e.Thyroid -Insulin

The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland is called which of the following?

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Exam 12: Endocrine System

In which of the following ways do the adenohypophysis and the neurohypophysis differ?

Which of the following glands secrete follicle-stimulating hormone?

Which type of gland has ducts and empties its secretion onto an internal or external surface?

Which of the following is not a type of medication used to treat diabetes?

Which of the following is a disorder that is caused by an inadequate secretion or release of antidiuretic hormone?

What does the term homeostasis mean?

Which is true of the parathyroids?

Write the meaning of the abbreviation: GTT ____________________

MATCHING Match the glands with the hormones they secret e a.Adrenals b.Gonads c.Pancreas d.Pituitary e.Thyroid -Epinephrine

Which of the following is not secreted by the adrenal cortex?

What does hypogonadism mean?

Match the terms with their correct category. a.Anatomy b.Diagnostic test or procedure c.Pathology d.Surgery e.Nonsurgical therapy -Mammography

Which is true of hypopituitarism?

Which term means between the breasts?

Where is insulin produced?

The posterior pituitary lobe stores two hormones: antidiuretic hormone and what other hormone?

Thyrotoxicosis is caused by which of the following?

Write the meaning of the abbreviation: PVD ____________________

MATCHING Match the glands with the hormones they secret e a.Adrenals b.Gonads c.Pancreas d.Pituitary e.Thyroid -Insulin

The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland is called which of the following?

Building Medical Terms Starting With Medical Specialties

Diseases and Disorders: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Terms

Organization of the Body

Circulatory System

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Urinary System

Reproductive System

Musculoskeletal System

Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System: Special Sense Organs

Integumentary System

Oncology

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