Question 1

The term euthyroid is defined as resembling a(n) _____ thyroid gland.

Accepted Answer

A)  stressed 
B)  normal 
C)  enlarged 
D)  small 
A)  stressed 
B)  normal 
C)  enlarged 
D)  small

Question 2

The abbreviation representing the hormone that promotes development of glandular tissue during pregnancy and produces milk after birth of an infant is

Accepted Answer

A)  GH 
B)  PRH 
C)  ADH 
D)  FSH 
A)  GH 
B)  PRH 
C)  ADH 
D)  FSH

Question 3

The term syndrome is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  (any) disease of the endocrine system 
B)  signs and symptoms occurring together 
C)  identification of a disease 
D)  state of before knowledge 
A)  (any) disease of the endocrine system 
B)  signs and symptoms occurring together 
C)  identification of a disease 
D)  state of before knowledge

Question 4

The term thyroidotomy is defined as _____ gland.

Accepted Answer

A)  excision of the thyroid 
B)  excision of a parathyroid 
C)  incision of the thyroid 
D)  surgical repair of the thyroid 
A)  excision of the thyroid 
B)  excision of a parathyroid 
C)  incision of the thyroid 
D)  surgical repair of the thyroid

Question 5

A condition affecting nerves causing muscle spasms as a result of low amounts of calcium is

Accepted Answer

A)  acidosis 
B)  ketosis 
C)  goiter 
D)  tetany 
A)  acidosis 
B)  ketosis 
C)  goiter 
D)  tetany

Question 6

The parathyroid glands are located

Accepted Answer

A)  in front of the thyroid gland 
B)  in the posterior aspects of the lobes of the thyroid gland 
C)  above the kidneys 
D)  at the base of the brain 
A)  in front of the thyroid gland 
B)  in the posterior aspects of the lobes of the thyroid gland 
C)  above the kidneys 
D)  at the base of the brain

Question 7

The term glycemia is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  sugar in the blood 
B)  calcium in the blood 
C)  abnormal state of much thirst 
D)  normal level of sugar in the blood 
A)  sugar in the blood 
B)  calcium in the blood 
C)  abnormal state of much thirst 
D)  normal level of sugar in the blood

Question 8

The adrenal medulla secretes

Accepted Answer

A)  cortisol 
B)  ADH 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  insulin 
A)  cortisol 
B)  ADH 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  insulin

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: chemical substance secreted by an endocrine gland
enlargement of the extremities
signs and symptoms occurring together that are characteristic of a specific disorder
nuclear medicine scan that measures thyroid function
enlargement of the thyroid gland
condition brought about by hypersecretion of growth hormone
excision of one or both adrenal glands
deficient sugar in the blood

Accepted Answer

The Answer of radioactive iodine uptake and adrenalectomy and hypoglycemia is...

Question 10

The patient who was eventually diagnosed with Graves disease first presented with the abnormal protrusion of the eyeball, or

Accepted Answer

A)  goiter 
B)  exophthalmos 
C)  hyperthyroidism 
D)  isthmus 
A)  goiter 
B)  exophthalmos 
C)  hyperthyroidism 
D)  isthmus

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: state of excessive thyroid gland activity
sum total of all the chemical processes that take place in a living organism
incision of the thyroid gland
condition in which the body has an abnormal concentration of ketone bodies
used to diagnose hypothyroidism and to monitor patients on thyroid replacement therapy
condition caused by congenital absence or atrophy of the thyroid gland
disease of the adrenal gland
resembling the cortex

Accepted Answer

The Answer of metabolism and congenital hypothyroidism and adrenopathy and is...

Question 12

The term adenectomy is defined as an excision of

Accepted Answer

A)  the adrenal gland 
B)  an adrenal tumor 
C)  the thyroid gland 
D)  the anterior lobe of the adrenal gland 
A)  the adrenal gland 
B)  an adrenal tumor 
C)  the thyroid gland 
D)  the anterior lobe of the adrenal gland

Question 13

Dips/o is a combining form meaning

Accepted Answer

A)  double 
B)  poison 
C)  thirst 
D)  height 
A)  double 
B)  poison 
C)  thirst 
D)  height

Question 14

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is also called

Accepted Answer

A)  hypophysis cerebri 
B)  neurohypophysis 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  adenohypophysis 
A)  hypophysis cerebri 
B)  neurohypophysis 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  adenohypophysis

Question 15

The abbreviation for the diagnostic test that determines the amount of glucose in the blood is

Accepted Answer

A)  RAIU 
B)  T4 
C)  FBS 
D)  TSH 
A)  RAIU 
B)  T4 
C)  FBS 
D)  TSH

Question 16

The term that means excision of the thyroid gland is

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroidectomy 
B)  thyroidotomy 
C)  thyroparathyroidectomy 
D)  parathyroidectomy 
A)  thyroidectomy 
B)  thyroidotomy 
C)  thyroparathyroidectomy 
D)  parathyroidectomy

Question 17

The hormone that stimulates uterine contractions during labor is

Accepted Answer

A)  growth hormone 
B)  thyroid-stimulating hormone 
C)  oxytocin 
D)  adrenocorticotropic hormone 
A)  growth hormone 
B)  thyroid-stimulating hormone 
C)  oxytocin 
D)  adrenocorticotropic hormone

Question 18

The term parathyroidoma is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  tumor of the parathyroid gland 
B)  enlargement (of one or both) of the adrenal glands 
C)  abnormal condition of poisoning 
D)  enlargement of the extremities 
A)  tumor of the parathyroid gland 
B)  enlargement (of one or both) of the adrenal glands 
C)  abnormal condition of poisoning 
D)  enlargement of the extremities

Question 19

A decrease in the activity of the antidiuretic hormone produced by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland results in

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes mellitus 
B)  Addison disease 
C)  diabetes insipidus 
D)  Cushing syndrome 
A)  diabetes mellitus 
B)  Addison disease 
C)  diabetes insipidus 
D)  Cushing syndrome

Question 20

The excessive concentrations of circulating parathyroid hormone appeared to be caused by a tumor of the parathyroid gland or

Accepted Answer

A)  parathyroidoma 
B)  thyrotoxicosis 
C)  thyroiditis 
D)  pheochromocytoma 
A)  parathyroidoma 
B)  thyrotoxicosis 
C)  thyroiditis 
D)  pheochromocytoma

The term euthyroid is defined as resembling a(n) _____ thyroid gland.

The abbreviation representing the hormone that promotes development of glandular tissue during pregnancy and produces milk after birth of an infant is

The term syndrome is defined as

The term thyroidotomy is defined as _____ gland.

A condition affecting nerves causing muscle spasms as a result of low amounts of calcium is

The parathyroid glands are located

The term glycemia is defined as

The adrenal medulla secretes

The patient who was eventually diagnosed with Graves disease first presented with the abnormal protrusion of the eyeball, or

The term adenectomy is defined as an excision of

Dips/o is a combining form meaning

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is also called

The abbreviation for the diagnostic test that determines the amount of glucose in the blood is

The term that means excision of the thyroid gland is

The hormone that stimulates uterine contractions during labor is

The term parathyroidoma is defined as

A decrease in the activity of the antidiuretic hormone produced by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland results in

The excessive concentrations of circulating parathyroid hormone appeared to be caused by a tumor of the parathyroid gland or

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Exam 16: Endocrine System

The term euthyroid is defined as resembling a(n) _____ thyroid gland.

The abbreviation representing the hormone that promotes development of glandular tissue during pregnancy and produces milk after birth of an infant is

The term syndrome is defined as

The term thyroidotomy is defined as _____ gland.

A condition affecting nerves causing muscle spasms as a result of low amounts of calcium is

The parathyroid glands are located

The term glycemia is defined as

The adrenal medulla secretes

The patient who was eventually diagnosed with Graves disease first presented with the abnormal protrusion of the eyeball, or

The term adenectomy is defined as an excision of

Dips/o is a combining form meaning

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is also called

The abbreviation for the diagnostic test that determines the amount of glucose in the blood is

The term that means excision of the thyroid gland is

The hormone that stimulates uterine contractions during labor is

The term parathyroidoma is defined as

A decrease in the activity of the antidiuretic hormone produced by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland results in

The excessive concentrations of circulating parathyroid hormone appeared to be caused by a tumor of the parathyroid gland or

Introduction to Medical Language and Online Learning

Body Structure, Color, and Oncology

Directional Terms, Planes, Positions, Regions, and Quadrants

Integumentary System

Respiratory System and Introduction to Diagnostic Procedures and Tests

Urinary System

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Obstetrics and Neonatology

Cardiovascular, Immune, and Lymphatic Systems and Blood

Digestive System

Eye

Ear

Musculoskeletal System

Nervous System and Behavioral Health

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