Question 1

The posterior portion of the pituitary gland secretes a hormone that:

Accepted Answer

A)  regulates skin pigmentation. 
B)  regulates release of gonadotropin. 
C)  stimulates reabsorption of water by the renal tubules. 
D)  plays a vital role in metabolism. 
A)  regulates skin pigmentation. 
B)  regulates release of gonadotropin. 
C)  stimulates reabsorption of water by the renal tubules. 
D)  plays a vital role in metabolism.

Question 2

The endocrine system and the ________ work closely together to help maintain homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The endocrine system and the ________ work...

Question 3

The master gland of the body is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pineal gland. 
B)  pituitary gland. 
C)  hypothalamus. 
D)  gonads. 
A)  pineal gland. 
B)  pituitary gland. 
C)  hypothalamus. 
D)  gonads.

Question 4

Write the correct meaning for T₄:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the correct meaning for T₄:...

Question 5

The ________ is the primary link between the endocrine and nervous systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  pineal gland 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  hypophysis 
D)  pituitary gland 
A)  pineal gland 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  hypophysis 
D)  pituitary gland

Question 6

The adenohypophysis is also known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. 
B)  anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. 
C)  parathyroid gland. 
D)  pineal gland. 
A)  posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. 
B)  anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. 
C)  parathyroid gland. 
D)  pineal gland.

Question 7

Which substance produces an anti-inflammatory effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  gastrin 
B)  cortisol 
C)  thyroxine 
D)  somatotropin 
A)  gastrin 
B)  cortisol 
C)  thyroxine 
D)  somatotropin

Question 8

A deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones may result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cushing disease. 
B)  Graves disease. 
C)  diabetes mellitus. 
D)  Addison disease. 
A)  Cushing disease. 
B)  Graves disease. 
C)  diabetes mellitus. 
D)  Addison disease.

Question 9

In the term estrogen,the combining form estr/o means:

Accepted Answer

A)  good. 
B)  away from. 
C)  shield. 
D)  female. 
A)  good. 
B)  away from. 
C)  shield. 
D)  female.

Question 10

A hormone produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  glucagon. 
B)  insulin. 
C)  melatonin. 
D)  calcitonin. 
A)  glucagon. 
B)  insulin. 
C)  melatonin. 
D)  calcitonin.

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: -oid
-gen
-physis
-osis
thym
-one
-betes
thyr
myx
pituitar
viril
lethargy

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The Answer of condition (usually abnormal) and masculine and growth is...

Question 12

Write the correct abbreviation for adrenocorticotropin hormone:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the correct abbreviation for adrenocorticotropin hormone:...

Question 13

A poisonous condition of the thyroid gland caused by acute oversecretion of thyroid hormones is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A poisonous condition of the thyroid gland...

Question 14

The meaning of the abbreviation ACTH is ________.

Accepted Answer

adrenocort

Question 15

In the term hypergonadism,the root gonad means:

Accepted Answer

A)  mucus. 
B)  seed. 
C)  large. 
D)  gland. 
A)  mucus. 
B)  seed. 
C)  large. 
D)  gland.

Question 16

Which is an abnormal condition of excessive hair growth,especially in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  myxedema 
B)  thymitis 
C)  hirsutism 
D)  hypergonadism 
A)  myxedema 
B)  thymitis 
C)  hirsutism 
D)  hypergonadism

Question 17

The parathyroid gland:

Accepted Answer

A)  influences the body's internal clock. 
B)  acts on the mammary glands. 
C)  helps maintain normal serum calcium levels. 
D)  aids in the breakdown of glycogen. 
A)  influences the body's internal clock. 
B)  acts on the mammary glands. 
C)  helps maintain normal serum calcium levels. 
D)  aids in the breakdown of glycogen.

Question 18

Hypersecretion of cortisol may result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cushing disease. 
B)  Addison disease. 
C)  diabetes mellitus. 
D)  Graves disease. 
A)  Cushing disease. 
B)  Addison disease. 
C)  diabetes mellitus. 
D)  Graves disease.

Question 19

Write the correct meaning for DM:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the correct meaning for DM:...

Question 20

Melatonin is secreted by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid gland. 
B)  parathyroid gland. 
C)  pancreas. 
D)  pineal gland. 
A)  thyroid gland. 
B)  parathyroid gland. 
C)  pancreas. 
D)  pineal gland.

The posterior portion of the pituitary gland secretes a hormone that:

The endocrine system and the ________ work closely together to help maintain homeostasis.

The master gland of the body is the:

Write the correct meaning for T₄:

The ________ is the primary link between the endocrine and nervous systems.

The adenohypophysis is also known as the:

Which substance produces an anti-inflammatory effect?

A deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones may result in:

In the term estrogen,the combining form estr/o means:

A hormone produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas is called:

Write the correct abbreviation for adrenocorticotropin hormone:

A poisonous condition of the thyroid gland caused by acute oversecretion of thyroid hormones is called ________.

The meaning of the abbreviation ACTH is ________.

In the term hypergonadism,the root gonad means:

Which is an abnormal condition of excessive hair growth,especially in women?

The parathyroid gland:

Hypersecretion of cortisol may result in:

Write the correct meaning for DM:

Melatonin is secreted by the:

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Exam 13: Endocrine System

The posterior portion of the pituitary gland secretes a hormone that:

The endocrine system and the ________ work closely together to help maintain homeostasis.

The master gland of the body is the:

Write the correct meaning for T₄:

The ________ is the primary link between the endocrine and nervous systems.

The adenohypophysis is also known as the:

Which substance produces an anti-inflammatory effect?

A deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones may result in:

In the term estrogen,the combining form estr/o means:

A hormone produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas is called:

Write the correct abbreviation for adrenocorticotropin hormone:

A poisonous condition of the thyroid gland caused by acute oversecretion of thyroid hormones is called ________.

The meaning of the abbreviation ACTH is ________.

In the term hypergonadism,the root gonad means:

Which is an abnormal condition of excessive hair growth,especially in women?

The parathyroid gland:

Hypersecretion of cortisol may result in:

Write the correct meaning for DM:

Melatonin is secreted by the:

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Suffixes

Prefixes

Organization of the Body

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Digestive System

Cardiovascular System

Blood and Lymphatic System

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Nervous System

Special Senses: The Ear

Special Senses: The Eye

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Oncology

Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

Mental Health

Filters