Question 1

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; promotes milk secretion

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 2

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Female hormone secreted by the ovaries

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 3

Select the term that is spelled correctly.
-Hormone secreted by the islet cells of Langerhans :

Accepted Answer

A)  insalin 
B)  insulin 
C)  insulen 
A)  insalin 
B)  insulin 
C)  insulen

Question 4

Match the following hormones with their actions.

-Increases metabolism in body cells

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 hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Secreted by the adrenal medulla; increases heart rate and blood pressure

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 6

Match each abbreviation with its associated explanation.

-DI

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 7

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; regulates glucose, fat, and protein metabolism

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 terms with their correct meanings.
-A mineral salt found in the blood and tissues; potassium is an example

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 9

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions.

-Two glands enclosed in the scrotal sac of a male

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 10

Hormone secreted by the ovary and adrenal cortex:

Accepted Answer

A)  Follicle-stimulating hormone 
B)  Luteinizing hormone 
C)  Androgen 
D)  Estrogen 
E)  Oxytocin 
A)  Follicle-stimulating hormone 
B)  Luteinizing hormone 
C)  Androgen 
D)  Estrogen 
E)  Oxytocin

Question 11

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates the adrenal cortex

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 12

Advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood:

Accepted Answer

A)  Graves disease 
B)  Diabetes mellitus 
C)  Cushing syndrome 
D)  Acromegaly 
E)  Myxedema 
A)  Graves disease 
B)  Diabetes mellitus 
C)  Cushing syndrome 
D)  Acromegaly 
E)  Myxedema

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Match the meanings with their correct terms.

-Aldosterone

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 16

Spelling
-Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Accepted Answer

A)  uthyroid 
B)  euthyroid 
A)  uthyroid 
B)  euthyroid

Question 17

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Mineral salt found in the blood and tissues and necessary for proper functioning of cells; potassium is an example

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 18

Build medical terms from their definitions and word parts.
-Excessive sugar in the blood: __________emia

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build medical terms from their definitions and...

Question 19

Select the term that is spelled correctly.
-Part of the brain that controls the secretions of the pituitary gland:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalmus 
B)  hypothalmis 
C)  hypothalamus 
A)  hypothalmus 
B)  hypothalmis 
C)  hypothalamus

Question 20

Enlargement of the thyroid gland:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypergonadism 
B)  Euthyroid 
C)  Goiter 
D)  Hypophyseal enlargement 
E)  Tetany 
A)  Hypergonadism 
B)  Euthyroid 
C)  Goiter 
D)  Hypophyseal enlargement 
E)  Tetany

Exam 18-1: Endocrine System—Part 1

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions. -Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; promotes milk secretion

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions. -Female hormone secreted by the ovaries

Select the term that is spelled correctly. -Hormone secreted by the islet cells of Langerhans :

Match the following hormones with their actions. -Increases metabolism in body cells

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions. -Secreted by the adrenal medulla; increases heart rate and blood pressure

Match each abbreviation with its associated explanation. -DI

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; regulates glucose, fat, and protein metabolism

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -A mineral salt found in the blood and tissues; potassium is an example

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions. -Two glands enclosed in the scrotal sac of a male

Hormone secreted by the ovary and adrenal cortex:

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates the adrenal cortex

Advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood:

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

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

Match the meanings with their correct terms. -Aldosterone

Spelling -Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Mineral salt found in the blood and tissues and necessary for proper functioning of cells; potassium is an example

Build medical terms from their definitions and word parts. -Excessive sugar in the blood: __________emia

Select the term that is spelled correctly. -Part of the brain that controls the secretions of the pituitary gland:

Enlargement of the thyroid gland:

Basic Word Structure

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2: Female Reproductive System—Part 2

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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

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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

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2: Cancer Medicine (Oncology)—Part 2

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