Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions.

-Outer section of a gland above each kidney: secretes cortisol, aldosterone, and sex 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 3

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions.

-Inner section of a gland above each kidney; secretes epinephrine

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 4

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Secreted by beta islet cells of the pancreas; lowers blood sugar

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 5

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; regulates mineral salts and water balance

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 6

Spelling
-Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Accepted Answer

A)  pitiutary gland 
B)  pituitary gland 
A)  pitiutary gland 
B)  pituitary gland

Question 7

Match the meanings with their correct terms.

-Glycogen

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 8

Complete the following terms from their definitions below.
-Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland: tri__________

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Hormone secreted by the pancreas:

Accepted Answer

A)  Estrogen 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Vasopressin 
D)  Epinephrine 
E)  Glucose 
A)  Estrogen 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Vasopressin 
D)  Epinephrine 
E)  Glucose

Question 10

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Region of the brain that produces factors to stimulate the pituitary gland

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

Deficiency of gonadotropins:

Accepted Answer

A)  Homeostasis 
B)  Hypogonadism 
C)  Galactorrhea 
D)  Gynecomastia 
E)  Hypernatremia 
A)  Homeostasis 
B)  Hypogonadism 
C)  Galactorrhea 
D)  Gynecomastia 
E)  Hypernatremia

Question 12

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Blood condition of deficient sodium

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

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

Accepted Answer

anterior p

Question 14

Match the following abnormal pathologic conditions with their descriptions.

-Cancer of the thyroid gland (papillary and follicular are types)

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Match the following hormones with their actions.

-Raises blood calcium

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 18

Complete the following terms from their definitions below.
-Excessive amount of calcium in the blood: hyper__________

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Overactivity of the thyroid gland (Graves disease)

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 20

Match the following abnormal pathologic conditions with their descriptions.

-Overactivity of the thyroid gland (thyrotoxicosis)

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

Exam 18-1: Endocrine System—Part 1

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

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions. -Outer section of a gland above each kidney: secretes cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions. -Inner section of a gland above each kidney; secretes epinephrine

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions. -Secreted by beta islet cells of the pancreas; lowers blood sugar

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; regulates mineral salts and water balance

Spelling -Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Match the meanings with their correct terms. -Glycogen

Complete the following terms from their definitions below. -Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland: tri__________

Hormone secreted by the pancreas:

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Region of the brain that produces factors to stimulate the pituitary gland

Deficiency of gonadotropins:

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Blood condition of deficient sodium

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

Match the following abnormal pathologic conditions with their descriptions. -Cancer of the thyroid gland (papillary and follicular are types)

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

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

Match the following hormones with their actions. -Raises blood calcium

Complete the following terms from their definitions below. -Excessive amount of calcium in the blood: hyper__________

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Overactivity of the thyroid gland (Graves disease)

Match the following abnormal pathologic conditions with their descriptions. -Overactivity of the thyroid gland (thyrotoxicosis)

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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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