Question 1

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Secreted by the thyroid gland; decreases blood calcium levels

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine (adrenaline) 
B) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
C) aldosterone 
D) androgen 
E) antidiuretic hormone
F)calcitonin
G)cortisol
H)estradiol
I)follicle-stimulating hormone
J)glucagon 
A) epinephrine (adrenaline) 
B) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
C) aldosterone 
D) androgen 
E) antidiuretic hormone
F)calcitonin
G)cortisol
H)estradiol
I)follicle-stimulating hormone
J)glucagon

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Select the term that is spelled correctly.
-Excessive thirst:

Accepted Answer

A)  polydipsea 
B)  pollydipsia 
C)  polydipsia 
A)  polydipsea 
B)  pollydipsia 
C)  polydipsia

Question 4

Match the following hormones with their actions.

-Increases blood sugar

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 5

Match the following abnormal pathologic conditions with their descriptions.

-Hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex

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

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Name the endocrine organs that produce the following hormones.
-Aldosterone: __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Name the endocrine organs that produce the...

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Secreted by the parathyroid glands; increases blood calcium

Accepted Answer

A) growth hormone (somatotropin) 
B) insulin 
C) luteinizing hormone 
D) oxytocin 
E) parathormone
F)progesterone
G)testosterone
H)thyroid-stimulating hormone
I)thyroxine
J)prolactin 
A) growth hormone (somatotropin) 
B) insulin 
C) luteinizing hormone 
D) oxytocin 
E) parathormone
F)progesterone
G)testosterone
H)thyroid-stimulating hormone
I)thyroxine
J)prolactin

Question 10

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Secreted by the adrenal cortex; increases salt reabsorption

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine (adrenaline) 
B) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
C) aldosterone 
D) androgen 
E) antidiuretic hormone
F)calcitonin
G)cortisol
H)estradiol
I)follicle-stimulating hormone
J)glucagon 
A) epinephrine (adrenaline) 
B) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
C) aldosterone 
D) androgen 
E) antidiuretic hormone
F)calcitonin
G)cortisol
H)estradiol
I)follicle-stimulating hormone
J)glucagon

Question 11

Spelling
-Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Accepted Answer

A)  gonadotrophan 
B)  gonadotropin 
A)  gonadotrophan 
B)  gonadotropin

Question 12

Match the meanings with their correct terms.

-Thyroxine

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 13

Spelling
-Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypophysectomy 
B)  hypophisectomy 
A)  hypophysectomy 
B)  hypophisectomy

Question 14

Complete the following terms from their definitions below.
-kal/i: __________

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Hormone that stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete hormones:

Accepted Answer

A)  Growth hormone 
B)  ADH 
C)  ACTH 
D)  Cortisone 
E)  Secretin 
A)  Growth hormone 
B)  ADH 
C)  ACTH 
D)  Cortisone 
E)  Secretin

Question 16

Characteristic of acromegaly:

Accepted Answer

A)  Enlargement of extremities 
B)  Defective cartilage formation that affects bone growth 
C)  Tumor of the sella turcica 
D)  Abnormal formation of cartilage in an adult 
E)  Hyperfunctioning of pituitary gland 
A)  Enlargement of extremities 
B)  Defective cartilage formation that affects bone growth 
C)  Tumor of the sella turcica 
D)  Abnormal formation of cartilage in an adult 
E)  Hyperfunctioning of pituitary gland

Question 17

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland; thyroxine

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

sex glands
gonads
or

Question 19

Match the following hormones with their actions.

-Stimulates secretion of hormones from adrenal cortex

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 20

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Resection of four small glands in the neck region

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

Exam 18-1: Endocrine System—Part 1

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions. -Secreted by the thyroid gland; decreases blood calcium levels

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

Select the term that is spelled correctly. -Excessive thirst:

Match the following hormones with their actions. -Increases blood sugar

Match the following abnormal pathologic conditions with their descriptions. -Hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex

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

Name the endocrine organs that produce the following hormones. -Aldosterone: __________

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

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions. -Secreted by the parathyroid glands; increases blood calcium

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions. -Secreted by the adrenal cortex; increases salt reabsorption

Spelling -Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Match the meanings with their correct terms. -Thyroxine

Spelling -Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Complete the following terms from their definitions below. -kal/i: __________

Hormone that stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete hormones:

Characteristic of acromegaly:

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland; thyroxine

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

Match the following hormones with their actions. -Stimulates secretion of hormones from adrenal cortex

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Resection of four small glands in the neck region

Basic Word Structure

Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole

Suffixes

Prefixes

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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