Question 1

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Fats are improperly burned, leading to accumulation of ketones in the body

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 2

A function of the thyroid gland; secretes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Immunologic substances 
B)  Thymosin 
C)  Corticosteroids 
D)  Thyroid-stimulating hormone 
E)  Thyroxine 
A)  Immunologic substances 
B)  Thymosin 
C)  Corticosteroids 
D)  Thyroid-stimulating hormone 
E)  Thyroxine

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

posterior

Question 4

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Malignant tumor of an endocrine gland in the neck

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 5

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Constant muscle contraction

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

Select the term that is spelled correctly.
-Enlargement of extremities due to hypersecretion of growth hormone:

Accepted Answer

A)  acromegaly 
B)  accromegaly 
C)  acromeagaly 
A)  acromegaly 
B)  accromegaly 
C)  acromeagaly

Question 7

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates secretions of the adrenal cortex

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 8

Build medical terms from their definitions and word parts.
-Removal of the pancreas: __________ectomy

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Secreted by the adrenal cortex; increases blood sugar

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

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Hormone secreted by the ovaries

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 11

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Enlargement and bulging of the eyeballs caused by hyperthyroidism

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 12

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland; lowers blood calcium

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 13

Which of the following is a description of gonadotropins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland 
B)  Stimulate the growth of long bones 
C)  Stimulate glucose uptake in cells 
D)  Secreted by the testes 
E)  Stimulate the secretion of milk 
A)  Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland 
B)  Stimulate the growth of long bones 
C)  Stimulate glucose uptake in cells 
D)  Secreted by the testes 
E)  Stimulate the secretion of milk

Question 14

Spelling
-Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  estrogin 
A)  estrogen 
B)  estrogin

Question 15

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Extreme hypothyroidism during infancy and childhood 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 16

Build medical terms from their definitions and word parts.
-Condition of deficiency or underdevelopment of sex organs: hypo__________

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Match the meanings with their correct terms.

-Diabetes insipidus

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 18

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Steroid hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex; cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones are examples

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 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 18-1: Endocrine System—Part 1

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Fats are improperly burned, leading to accumulation of ketones in the body

A function of the thyroid gland; secretes:

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

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Malignant tumor of an endocrine gland in the neck

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Constant muscle contraction

Select the term that is spelled correctly. -Enlargement of extremities due to hypersecretion of growth hormone:

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

Build medical terms from their definitions and word parts. -Removal of the pancreas: __________ectomy

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

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Hormone secreted by the ovaries

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Enlargement and bulging of the eyeballs caused by hyperthyroidism

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland; lowers blood calcium

Which of the following is a description of gonadotropins?

Spelling -Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Extreme hypothyroidism during infancy and childhood produces this condition

Build medical terms from their definitions and word parts. -Condition of deficiency or underdevelopment of sex organs: hypo__________

Match the meanings with their correct terms. -Diabetes insipidus

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Steroid hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex; cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones are examples

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

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

Basic Word Structure

Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole

Suffixes

Prefixes

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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

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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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1: Cancer Medicine (Oncology)—Part 1

2: Cancer Medicine (Oncology)—Part 2

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