Question 1

The adrenal cortex regulates electrolyte and water balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following diagnostic tests may indicate diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid scan 
B)  total calcium 
C)  fasting blood sugar 
D)  protein-bound iodine 
A)  thyroid scan 
B)  total calcium 
C)  fasting blood sugar 
D)  protein-bound iodine

Question 3

The meaning of the abbreviation FBS is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The meaning of the abbreviation FBS is...

Question 4

The meaning of the abbreviation TSH is ________.

Accepted Answer

thyroid-st

Question 5

In the pituitary gland,the posterior lobe produces prolactin hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Write the correct meaning for GTT:

Accepted Answer

glucose to

Question 7

________ results from a deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones (cortisol).

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ results from a deficiency in the...

Question 8

The adrenal cortex secretes:

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone. 
B)  parathormone. 
C)  estrone. 
D)  enterogastrone. 
A)  aldosterone. 
B)  parathormone. 
C)  estrone. 
D)  enterogastrone.

Question 9

Prolactin is secreted by the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The medical term for pertaining to drowsiness or sluggishness is:

Accepted Answer

A)  polydipsia. 
B)  myxedema. 
C)  ascites. 
D)  lethargic. 
A)  polydipsia. 
B)  myxedema. 
C)  ascites. 
D)  lethargic.

Question 11

Write the correct meaning for RIA:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Write the correct abbreviation for vasopressin:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the correct abbreviation for vasopressin:...

Question 13

The suffix that means hormone is:

Accepted Answer

A)  -ine. 
B)  -one. 
C)  -ism. 
D)  -gen. 
A)  -ine. 
B)  -one. 
C)  -ism. 
D)  -gen.

Question 14

________ is a condition in which the fasting blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Prediabetes 
B)  Diabetes insipidus 
C)  Hypoglycemia 
D)  Hyperglycemia 
A)  Prediabetes 
B)  Diabetes insipidus 
C)  Hypoglycemia 
D)  Hyperglycemia

Question 15

The pituitary gland is located:

Accepted Answer

A)  in the center of the brain. 
B)  away from the hypothalamus. 
C)  at the base of the brain. 
D)  in the lower central part of the brain. 
A)  in the center of the brain. 
B)  away from the hypothalamus. 
C)  at the base of the brain. 
D)  in the lower central part of the brain.

Question 16

Antidiuretic hormone is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  vasopressin. 
B)  epinephrine. 
C)  cortisone. 
D)  adrenocorticotropin hormone. 
A)  vasopressin. 
B)  epinephrine. 
C)  cortisone. 
D)  adrenocorticotropin hormone.

Question 17

The suffix in acromegaly means:

Accepted Answer

A)  pertaining to. 
B)  enlargement. 
C)  gland. 
D)  extremity. 
A)  pertaining to. 
B)  enlargement. 
C)  gland. 
D)  extremity.

Question 18

All of the following statements about epinephrine are true except:

Accepted Answer

A)  It elevates the systolic blood pressure. 
B)  It decreases the heart rate and cardiac output. 
C)  It dilates the bronchial tubes. 
D)  It dilates the pupils. 
A)  It elevates the systolic blood pressure. 
B)  It decreases the heart rate and cardiac output. 
C)  It dilates the bronchial tubes. 
D)  It dilates the pupils.

Question 19

Cortisol is a principal steroid hormone that regulates carbohydrate,protein,and fat metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Write the correct meaning for T₃:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the correct meaning for T₃:...

Exam 13: Endocrine System

The adrenal cortex regulates electrolyte and water balance.

Which of the following diagnostic tests may indicate diabetes mellitus?

The meaning of the abbreviation FBS is ________.

The meaning of the abbreviation TSH is ________.

In the pituitary gland,the posterior lobe produces prolactin hormone.

Write the correct meaning for GTT:

________ results from a deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones (cortisol).

The adrenal cortex secretes:

Prolactin is secreted by the:

The medical term for pertaining to drowsiness or sluggishness is:

Write the correct meaning for RIA:

Write the correct abbreviation for vasopressin:

The suffix that means hormone is:

________ is a condition in which the fasting blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.

The pituitary gland is located:

Antidiuretic hormone is also known as:

The suffix in acromegaly means:

All of the following statements about epinephrine are true except:

Cortisol is a principal steroid hormone that regulates carbohydrate,protein,and fat metabolism.

Write the correct meaning for T₃:

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