Question 1

The endocrine system keeps the body in balance by a mechanism known as the:

Accepted Answer

A) Endocrine mechanism 
B) Negative feedback mechanism 
C) Exocrine mechanism 
D) Homeostasis mechanism 
A) Endocrine mechanism 
B) Negative feedback mechanism 
C) Exocrine mechanism 
D) Homeostasis mechanism B

Question 2

Acromegaly is a childhood disease caused by a deficiency of growth hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Estrogen is produced in the ovaries and regulates the menstrual cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Hypocalcemia occurs when there is a low concentration of calcium in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Glimepiride is used to treat:

Accepted Answer

A) Type 2 diabetes 
B) Type 1 diabetes 
C) Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes 
D) None of the above 
A) Type 2 diabetes 
B) Type 1 diabetes 
C) Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes 
D) None of the above

Question 6

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Addison's disease

Accepted Answer

A) A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone 
B) A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels 
C) A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced 
D) A condition associated with a decrease in bone density 
E) A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
F)A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
G)A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
H)A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
I)A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
J)A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood 
A) A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone 
B) A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels 
C) A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced 
D) A condition associated with a decrease in bone density 
E) A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
F)A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
G)A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
H)A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
I)A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
J)A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood

Question 7

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Hypocalcemia

Accepted Answer

A) A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone 
B) A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels 
C) A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced 
D) A condition associated with a decrease in bone density 
E) A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
F)A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
G)A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
H)A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
I)A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
J)A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood 
A) A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone 
B) A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels 
C) A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced 
D) A condition associated with a decrease in bone density 
E) A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
F)A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
G)A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
H)A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
I)A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
J)A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood

Question 8

Types of insulin can be long-acting or short-acting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Graves' disease

Accepted Answer

A) A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone 
B) A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels 
C) A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced 
D) A condition associated with a decrease in bone density 
E) A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
F)A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
G)A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
H)A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
I)A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
J)A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood 
A) A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone 
B) A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels 
C) A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced 
D) A condition associated with a decrease in bone density 
E) A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
F)A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
G)A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
H)A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
I)A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
J)A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood

Question 10

The condition that affects children suffering from hypothyroidism is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Cretinism 
B) Myxedema 
C) Aplasia 
D) None of the above 
A) Cretinism 
B) Myxedema 
C) Aplasia 
D) None of the above

Question 11

The essential components necessary for T₃ and T₄ production are:

Accepted Answer

A) Iodines 
B) Proteins 
C) Fatty acids 
D) Carbohydrates 
A) Iodines 
B) Proteins 
C) Fatty acids 
D) Carbohydrates

Question 12

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Cretinism

Accepted Answer

A) A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone 
B) A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels 
C) A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced 
D) A condition associated with a decrease in bone density 
E) A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
F)A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
G)A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
H)A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
I)A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
J)A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood 
A) A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone 
B) A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels 
C) A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced 
D) A condition associated with a decrease in bone density 
E) A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
F)A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
G)A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
H)A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
I)A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
J)A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood

Question 13

The two primary hormones secreted by the ovaries are estrogen and progesterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following hormones are NOT produced by the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

A) Growth hormone 
B) Follicle-stimulating hormone 
C) Antidiuretic hormone 
D) Calcitonin hormone 
A) Growth hormone 
B) Follicle-stimulating hormone 
C) Antidiuretic hormone 
D) Calcitonin hormone

Question 15

A goiter occurs when the thyroid gland shrinks because of a lack of iodine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The most common causes of conditions affecting the endocrine system are:

Accepted Answer

A) Cancer 
B) Smoking 
C) Tumors 
D) Congenital factors 
A) Cancer 
B) Smoking 
C) Tumors 
D) Congenital factors

Question 17

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Paget's disease

Accepted Answer

A) A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone 
B) A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels 
C) A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced 
D) A condition associated with a decrease in bone density 
E) A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
F)A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
G)A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
H)A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
I)A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
J)A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood 
A) A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone 
B) A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels 
C) A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced 
D) A condition associated with a decrease in bone density 
E) A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
F)A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
G)A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
H)A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
I)A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
J)A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood

Question 18

Which of the following medications can be taken once a month?

Accepted Answer

A) Actonel 
B) Boniva 
C) Fosamax 
D) Evista 
A) Actonel 
B) Boniva 
C) Fosamax 
D) Evista

Question 19

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Autoimmune disease

Accepted Answer

A) A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone 
B) A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels 
C) A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced 
D) A condition associated with a decrease in bone density 
E) A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
F)A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
G)A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
H)A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
I)A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
J)A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood 
A) A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone 
B) A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels 
C) A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced 
D) A condition associated with a decrease in bone density 
E) A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
F)A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
G)A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
H)A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
I)A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
J)A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood

Question 20

Excess glucose is converted into fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Endocrine System

The endocrine system keeps the body in balance by a mechanism known as the:

Acromegaly is a childhood disease caused by a deficiency of growth hormone.

Estrogen is produced in the ovaries and regulates the menstrual cycle.

Hypocalcemia occurs when there is a low concentration of calcium in the blood.

Glimepiride is used to treat:

Match the term with the correct definition. -Addison's disease

Match the term with the correct definition. -Hypocalcemia

Types of insulin can be long-acting or short-acting.

Match the term with the correct definition. -Graves' disease

The condition that affects children suffering from hypothyroidism is known as:

The essential components necessary for T₃ and T₄ production are:

Match the term with the correct definition. -Cretinism

The two primary hormones secreted by the ovaries are estrogen and progesterone.

Which of the following hormones are NOT produced by the pituitary gland?

A goiter occurs when the thyroid gland shrinks because of a lack of iodine.

The most common causes of conditions affecting the endocrine system are:

Match the term with the correct definition. -Paget's disease

Which of the following medications can be taken once a month?

Match the term with the correct definition. -Autoimmune disease

Excess glucose is converted into fat.

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