Question 1

Build medical terms from their definitions and word parts.
-Abnormal condition (hypersecretion) of the thyroid gland: thyro__________

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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-Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypocalemia 
B)  hypokalemia 
A)  hypocalemia 
B)  hypokalemia

Question 3

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates ovulation

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Insufficient secretion of antidiuretic hormone produces this condition

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 6

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions.

-Located behind the stomach; alpha and beta islet cells secrete hormones

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 7

A group of symptoms produced by excess of cortisol from the adrenal cortex:

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 8

Select the term that is spelled correctly.
-State of equilibrium or constancy:

Accepted Answer

A)  homeiostasis 
B)  homostasis 
C)  homeostasis 
A)  homeiostasis 
B)  homostasis 
C)  homeostasis

Question 9

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; vasopressin

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 10

Which of the following disorders is associated with neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperthyroidism 
B)  Deficient ADH secretion 
C)  Diabetes mellitus (as secondary complications) 
D)  Hypergonadism 
E)  Panhypopituitarism 
A)  Hyperthyroidism 
B)  Deficient ADH secretion 
C)  Diabetes mellitus (as secondary complications) 
D)  Hypergonadism 
E)  Panhypopituitarism

Question 11

Match each abbreviation with its associated explanation.

-TFT

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 12

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Secreted by the ovaries; prepares the uterus for pregnancy

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Cavity in the skull that contains the pituitary gland

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 15

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Radioactive compound is given and localizes in 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 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

ovary
adre

Question 18

Match the following hormones with their actions.

-Stimulates water reabsorption by kidney tubules; decreases urine

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 19

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Resection of a gland near and behind the stomach

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 18-1: Endocrine System—Part 1

Build medical terms from their definitions and word parts. -Abnormal condition (hypersecretion) of the thyroid gland: thyro__________

Spelling -Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions. -Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates ovulation

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

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Insufficient secretion of antidiuretic hormone produces this condition

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions. -Located behind the stomach; alpha and beta islet cells secrete hormones

A group of symptoms produced by excess of cortisol from the adrenal cortex:

Select the term that is spelled correctly. -State of equilibrium or constancy:

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions. -Secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; vasopressin

Which of the following disorders is associated with neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy?

Match each abbreviation with its associated explanation. -TFT

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions. -Secreted by the ovaries; prepares the uterus for pregnancy

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

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Cavity in the skull that contains the pituitary gland

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Radioactive compound is given and localizes in the thyroid gland

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

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

Match the following hormones with their actions. -Stimulates water reabsorption by kidney tubules; decreases urine

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Resection of a gland near and behind the stomach

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

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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