Exam 9: The Endocrine System

The patient is complaining of excessive fatigue and weight gain. Which of the following glandular functions does the health care provider assess?

Identify the combining form glyc/o with its closest definition.

The health care provider explains that insulin is secreted when blood sugar levels are __________.

Identify the combining form pancreat/o with its closest definition.

The patient had her thyroid removed. The nurse assesses the patient for sign and symptoms of __________.

Exocrine glands secrete into __________.

This hormone is secreted by the adrenal gland; it is a class of hormones that includes epinephrine / adrenaline to give the body sudden energy in times of stress.

The pancreas helps maintain proper levels of blood __________.

This is characterized by enlarged features, especially in the extremities and face and is caused by hypersecretion of the pituitary hormone after puberty.

The adrenal glands are not responsible for which of the following?

The patient has Graves disease. The health care provider assesses the eyes for __________.

Identify the combining form adren/o with its closest definition.

The pregnant patient that has a posterior pituitary tumor may have difficulty with labor due to a lack of what hormone being produced?

This is caused by an over secretion of the adrenal gland.

The health care provider identifies the hypothalamus as being in the brain _________ to the pituitary.

Vasopressin increases water __________.

The ________ gland releases melatonin, a hormone believed to affect sleep.

The health care provider understands that the adrenal glands regulate __________.

The health care provider stresses the importance of managing blood sugar levels to avoid damage to the kidneys or __________.

Catecholamines are hormones that are secreted in response to __________.