Exam 15: Endocrine System

In the term gonadotropic, the suffix -tropic means :

Which hormone is associated with the endocrine gland located in the neck?

A 24-year-old man has a disorder associated with a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or inability of the kidneys to respond to ADH. This disorder is:

The gland that is called the master gland is the:

In the term polyuria, the suffix -uria means :

An abnormal condition characterized by marked protrusion of the eyeball is:

Increased thirst is called:

Decreased thyroid activity is referred to as:

The pineal gland is:

An important female sex hormone that is made by the ovaries and acts on the female genitalia is:

Excessive secretion of insulin is called:

A disease caused by hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood is:

Increased blood sugar is:

Excessive secretion of growth hormone in children can lead to gigantism, whereas it can lead to _____ in adults if secreted after maturity.

_____ is the term describing normal thyroid function.

A patient with type 1 diabetes inadvertently administered too much insulin. Which of the following is the biggest concern for this patient?

Normal thyroid function is described as:

Which of the following disorders is caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults and results in abnormal enlargement of the extremities, including the nose, jaw, fingers, and toes?

Epinephrine is synonymous with _____.

The four glands that lie beside the thyroid gland and are responsible for regulating calcium and phosphorus levels in the body are called the: