Question 1

The term hypothyroidism means

Accepted Answer

A)  state of excessive thyroid activity 
B)  deficient level of calcium in the blood 
C)  deficient level of sodium in the blood 
D)  state of deficient thyroid activity 
A)  state of excessive thyroid activity 
B)  deficient level of calcium in the blood 
C)  deficient level of sodium in the blood 
D)  state of deficient thyroid activity

Question 2

The term acromegaly is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  enlargement of the extremities 
B)  a tumor of the parathyroid gland 
C)  enlargement (of one or both) of the adrenal glands 
D)  an abnormal condition of poisoning 
A)  enlargement of the extremities 
B)  a tumor of the parathyroid gland 
C)  enlargement (of one or both) of the adrenal glands 
D)  an abnormal condition of poisoning

Question 3

The combining form that means potassium is

Accepted Answer

A)  natr/o 
B)  kal/i 
C)  aden/o 
D)  calc/i 
A)  natr/o 
B)  kal/i 
C)  aden/o 
D)  calc/i

Question 4

The term polydipsia is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  a set of symptoms that run together 
B)  excessive development of the adrenal cortex 
C)  an abnormal state of much thirst 
D)  excessive fluid intake 
A)  a set of symptoms that run together 
B)  excessive development of the adrenal cortex 
C)  an abnormal state of much thirst 
D)  excessive fluid intake

Question 5

The term hyperglycemia is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  an excessive level of potassium in the blood 
B)  a deficient level of sugar in the blood 
C)  an excessive level of sugar in the blood 
D)  a deficient level of sodium in the blood 
A)  an excessive level of potassium in the blood 
B)  a deficient level of sugar in the blood 
C)  an excessive level of sugar in the blood 
D)  a deficient level of sodium in the blood

The term hypothyroidism means

The term acromegaly is defined as

The combining form that means potassium is

The term polydipsia is defined as

The term hyperglycemia is defined as

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Exam 16: Endocrine System

The term hypothyroidism means

The term acromegaly is defined as

The combining form that means potassium is

The term polydipsia is defined as

The term hyperglycemia is defined as

Introduction to Medical Language

Body Structure, Color, and Oncology

Directional Terms, Planes, Positions, Regions, and Quadrants

Integumentary System

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Obstetrics and Neonatology

Cardiovascular, Immune, and Lymphatic Systems and Blood

Digestive System

Eye

Ear

Musculoskeletal System

Nervous System and Behavioral Health

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