Question 1

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland; stimulates contraction of the uterus during labor

Accepted Answer

A) adenohypophysis 
B) adrenocorticotropin 
C) aldosterone 
D) calcitonin 
E) catecholamine
F)electrolyte
G)glucocorticoid
H)glycemia
I)glycosuria
J)homeostasis
K)hypokalemia
L)hyponatremia
M)hypothalamus
N)oxytocin
O)pancreatectomy
P)parathyroidectomy
Q)polydipsia
R)progesterone
S)tetraiodothyronine
T)vasopressin 
A) adenohypophysis 
B) adrenocorticotropin 
C) aldosterone 
D) calcitonin 
E) catecholamine
F)electrolyte
G)glucocorticoid
H)glycemia
I)glycosuria
J)homeostasis
K)hypokalemia
L)hyponatremia
M)hypothalamus
N)oxytocin
O)pancreatectomy
P)parathyroidectomy
Q)polydipsia
R)progesterone
S)tetraiodothyronine
T)vasopressin N

Question 2

Match the meanings with their correct terms.

-Cretinism

Accepted Answer

A) starch; storage form of sugar 
B) a mineral salt found in the blood and in tissues 
C) hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex 
D) hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla 
E) hormone secreted by the ovary
F)disease condition due to malfunction of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland
G)extreme hypothyroidism in childhood
H)disease condition due to malfunction of cells in pancreas
I)hormone secreted by anterior lobe of pituitary gland
J)hormone secreted by thyroid gland 
A) starch; storage form of sugar 
B) a mineral salt found in the blood and in tissues 
C) hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex 
D) hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla 
E) hormone secreted by the ovary
F)disease condition due to malfunction of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland
G)extreme hypothyroidism in childhood
H)disease condition due to malfunction of cells in pancreas
I)hormone secreted by anterior lobe of pituitary gland
J)hormone secreted by thyroid gland G

Question 3

An element present in thyroxine:

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron 
B)  Calcium 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Glucose 
E)  Iodine 
A)  Iron 
B)  Calcium 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Glucose 
E)  Iodine E

Question 4

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions.

-Located in the neck on either side of the trachea; secretes thyroxine

Accepted Answer

A) adrenal cortex 
B) adrenal medulla 
C) ovaries 
D) pancreas 
E) parathyroid glands
F)pituitary gland
G)testes
H)thyroid gland 
A) adrenal cortex 
B) adrenal medulla 
C) ovaries 
D) pancreas 
E) parathyroid glands
F)pituitary gland
G)testes
H)thyroid gland

Question 5

Match the following abnormal pathologic conditions with their descriptions.

-Extreme hypothyroidism during infancy and childhood

Accepted Answer

A) Addison disease 
B) adrenal virilism 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) hyperparathyroidism
F)hypoparathyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)myxedema
I)pheochromocytoma
J)thyroid carcinoma 
A) Addison disease 
B) adrenal virilism 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) hyperparathyroidism
F)hypoparathyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)myxedema
I)pheochromocytoma
J)thyroid carcinoma

Question 6

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Enlargement of the thyroid gland

Accepted Answer

A) acromegaly 
B) Addison disease 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) diabetes insipidus
F)diabetes mellitus
G)exophthalmos
H)glucose tolerance test
I)goiter
J)hirsutism
K)ketoacidosis
L)myxedema
M)pheochromocytoma
N)radioimmunoassay
O)tetany
P)thyroid carcinoma
Q)thyroid scan
R)thyrotoxicosis 
A) acromegaly 
B) Addison disease 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) diabetes insipidus
F)diabetes mellitus
G)exophthalmos
H)glucose tolerance test
I)goiter
J)hirsutism
K)ketoacidosis
L)myxedema
M)pheochromocytoma
N)radioimmunoassay
O)tetany
P)thyroid carcinoma
Q)thyroid scan
R)thyrotoxicosis

Question 7

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Hormones derived from an amino acid and secreted by the adrenal medulla

Accepted Answer

A) catecholamines 
B) corticosteroids 
C) electrolyte 
D) glucocorticoid 
E) homeostasis
F)hypothalamus
G)mineralocorticoid
H)sympathomimetic
I)sella turcica
J)target tissue 
A) catecholamines 
B) corticosteroids 
C) electrolyte 
D) glucocorticoid 
E) homeostasis
F)hypothalamus
G)mineralocorticoid
H)sympathomimetic
I)sella turcica
J)target tissue

Question 8

Match the following hormones with their actions.

-Develops and maintains female sex characteristics

Accepted Answer

A) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
B) antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
C) aldosterone 
D) cortisol 
E) estradiol
F)insulin
G)epinephrine
H)testosterone
I)thyroxine
J)parathyroid hormone 
A) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
B) antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
C) aldosterone 
D) cortisol 
E) estradiol
F)insulin
G)epinephrine
H)testosterone
I)thyroxine
J)parathyroid hormone

Question 9

Complete the following terms from their definitions below.
-Excessive thirst: poly__________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the following terms from their definitions...

Question 10

Match the following abnormal pathologic conditions with their descriptions.

-Benign tumor of the adrenal medulla

Accepted Answer

A) Addison disease 
B) adrenal virilism 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) hyperparathyroidism
F)hypoparathyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)myxedema
I)pheochromocytoma
J)thyroid carcinoma 
A) Addison disease 
B) adrenal virilism 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) hyperparathyroidism
F)hypoparathyroidism
G)hyperthyroidism
H)myxedema
I)pheochromocytoma
J)thyroid carcinoma

Question 11

Complete the following terms from their definitions below.
-Deficient amount of potassium in the blood: hypo__________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the following terms from their definitions...

Question 12

Match each abbreviation with its associated explanation.

-T₄

Accepted Answer

A) type 1 and type 2 are forms of this condition 
B) an electrolyte 
C) test assessing the function of an endocrine gland in the neck 
D) secretion of this hormone stimulates an endocrine gland above the kidney 
E) secretion of this hormone from the anterior pituitary gland stimulates an endocrine gland in the neck
F)hormone secreted from the thyroid gland
G)treatment for Graves disease to destroy an overactive thyroid gland
H)posterior pituitary gland fails to release vasopressin
I)somatotropin
J)test to assess the sugar levels in the blood 
A) type 1 and type 2 are forms of this condition 
B) an electrolyte 
C) test assessing the function of an endocrine gland in the neck 
D) secretion of this hormone stimulates an endocrine gland above the kidney 
E) secretion of this hormone from the anterior pituitary gland stimulates an endocrine gland in the neck
F)hormone secreted from the thyroid gland
G)treatment for Graves disease to destroy an overactive thyroid gland
H)posterior pituitary gland fails to release vasopressin
I)somatotropin
J)test to assess the sugar levels in the blood

Question 13

Complete the following terms from their definitions below.
-calc/o: __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the following terms from their definitions...

Question 14

Match the meanings with their correct terms.

-Epinephrine

Accepted Answer

A) starch; storage form of sugar 
B) a mineral salt found in the blood and in tissues 
C) hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex 
D) hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla 
E) hormone secreted by the ovary
F)disease condition due to malfunction of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland
G)extreme hypothyroidism in childhood
H)disease condition due to malfunction of cells in pancreas
I)hormone secreted by anterior lobe of pituitary gland
J)hormone secreted by thyroid gland 
A) starch; storage form of sugar 
B) a mineral salt found in the blood and in tissues 
C) hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex 
D) hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla 
E) hormone secreted by the ovary
F)disease condition due to malfunction of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland
G)extreme hypothyroidism in childhood
H)disease condition due to malfunction of cells in pancreas
I)hormone secreted by anterior lobe of pituitary gland
J)hormone secreted by thyroid gland

Question 15

Complete the following terms from their definitions below.
-natr/o: __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the following terms from their definitions...

Question 16

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions.

-Four small glands on the posterior side of the thyroid gland

Accepted Answer

A) adrenal cortex 
B) adrenal medulla 
C) ovaries 
D) pancreas 
E) parathyroid glands
F)pituitary gland
G)testes
H)thyroid gland 
A) adrenal cortex 
B) adrenal medulla 
C) ovaries 
D) pancreas 
E) parathyroid glands
F)pituitary gland
G)testes
H)thyroid gland

Question 17

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Benign tumor of the adrenal medulla

Accepted Answer

A) acromegaly 
B) Addison disease 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) diabetes insipidus
F)diabetes mellitus
G)exophthalmos
H)glucose tolerance test
I)goiter
J)hirsutism
K)ketoacidosis
L)myxedema
M)pheochromocytoma
N)radioimmunoassay
O)tetany
P)thyroid carcinoma
Q)thyroid scan
R)thyrotoxicosis 
A) acromegaly 
B) Addison disease 
C) cretinism 
D) Cushing syndrome 
E) diabetes insipidus
F)diabetes mellitus
G)exophthalmos
H)glucose tolerance test
I)goiter
J)hirsutism
K)ketoacidosis
L)myxedema
M)pheochromocytoma
N)radioimmunoassay
O)tetany
P)thyroid carcinoma
Q)thyroid scan
R)thyrotoxicosis

Question 18

Match the meanings with their correct terms.

-Diabetes mellitus

Accepted Answer

A) starch; storage form of sugar 
B) a mineral salt found in the blood and in tissues 
C) hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex 
D) hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla 
E) hormone secreted by the ovary
F)disease condition due to malfunction of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland
G)extreme hypothyroidism in childhood
H)disease condition due to malfunction of cells in pancreas
I)hormone secreted by anterior lobe of pituitary gland
J)hormone secreted by thyroid gland 
A) starch; storage form of sugar 
B) a mineral salt found in the blood and in tissues 
C) hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex 
D) hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla 
E) hormone secreted by the ovary
F)disease condition due to malfunction of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland
G)extreme hypothyroidism in childhood
H)disease condition due to malfunction of cells in pancreas
I)hormone secreted by anterior lobe of pituitary gland
J)hormone secreted by thyroid gland

Question 19

Give meanings for the following suffixes and prefixes.
-tri-: __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Give meanings for the following suffixes and...

Question 20

Select the term that is spelled correctly.
-Condition of eyeballs that protrude outward:

Accepted Answer

A)  exopthalmos 
B)  exophthmalmos 
C)  exophthalmos 
A)  exopthalmos 
B)  exophthmalmos 
C)  exophthalmos

Exam 18-1: Endocrine System—Part 1

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland; stimulates contraction of the uterus during labor

Match the meanings with their correct terms. -Cretinism

An element present in thyroxine:

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions. -Located in the neck on either side of the trachea; secretes thyroxine

Match the following abnormal pathologic conditions with their descriptions. -Extreme hypothyroidism during infancy and childhood

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Enlargement of the thyroid gland

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Hormones derived from an amino acid and secreted by the adrenal medulla

Match the following hormones with their actions. -Develops and maintains female sex characteristics

Complete the following terms from their definitions below. -Excessive thirst: poly__________

Match the following abnormal pathologic conditions with their descriptions. -Benign tumor of the adrenal medulla

Complete the following terms from their definitions below. -Deficient amount of potassium in the blood: hypo__________

Match each abbreviation with its associated explanation. -T₄

Complete the following terms from their definitions below. -calc/o: __________

Match the meanings with their correct terms. -Epinephrine

Complete the following terms from their definitions below. -natr/o: __________

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions. -Four small glands on the posterior side of the thyroid gland

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Benign tumor of the adrenal medulla

Match the meanings with their correct terms. -Diabetes mellitus

Give meanings for the following suffixes and prefixes. -tri-: __________

Select the term that is spelled correctly. -Condition of eyeballs that protrude outward:

Basic Word Structure

Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole

Suffixes

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1: Digestive System—Part 1

2: Digestive System—Part 2

Additional Suffixes and Digestive System Terminology

1: Urinary System—Part 1

2: Urinary System—Part 2

1: Female Reproductive System—Part 1

2: Female Reproductive System—Part 2

Male Reproductive System

1: Nervous System—Part 1

2: Nervous System—Part 2

1: Cardiovascular System—Part 1

2: Cardiovascular System—Part 2

1: Respiratory System—Part 1

2: Respiratory System—Part 2

1: Blood System—Part 1

2: Blood System—Part 2

1: Lymphatic and Immune Systems—Part 1

2: Lymphatic and Immune Systems—Part 2

1: Musculoskeletal System—Part 1

2: Musculoskeletal System—Part 2

1: Skin—Part 1

2: Skin—Part 2

1: Sense Organs: The Eye and the Ear—Part 1

2: Sense Organs: The Eye and the Ear—Part 2

2: Endocrine System—Part 2

1: Cancer Medicine (Oncology)—Part 1

2: Cancer Medicine (Oncology)—Part 2

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