Exam 14: Endocrinology-Endocrine System

The combining form trop/o- means ________.

Which blood test is performed to measure the level of glucose after the patient has NOT eaten for at least 12 hours?

A transsphenoidal hypophysectomy is a surgical procedure to remove an adenoma from the ________.

Some hormones inhibit actions in the body;other hormones stimulate actions in the body.

Which type of thyroiditis is an immune disorder?

Which gland is also called the neurohypophysis?

Which of the following is NOT a hormone secreted by the pancreas?

Another name for the anterior pituitary gland is ________.

The plural of adenoma is ________.

Hyposecretion of cortisol from the adrenal cortex is known as ________.

Through the use of hormones,the endocrine system helps the body maintain a steady state of balance known as ________.

In order to see if the prescribed treatment was effective for his patient's diabetes mellitus,the physician ordered a ________.

The combining form pituit/o- and ________ both mean pituitary gland.

What is the most abundant and biologically active female sex hormone?

A pheochromocytoma is a benign tumor of the adrenal ________.

Which is a treatment option for hyperthyroidism?

When hormones work in conjunction with one another,it is called ________.

________ is hypersecretion of prolactin,which causes secretion of milk from the breasts,even though the patient is not pregnant.

The hormone testosterone is produced by the ________.

An adenoma is a malignant tumor in the pituitary gland or other gland of the body.