Question 1

A patient scheduled for routine HbA1C is likely to be monitored for this diagnosis

Accepted Answer

A) FSH. 
B) T2DM. 
C) RAIU. 
D) ACTH. 
A) FSH. 
B) T2DM. 
C) RAIU. 
D) ACTH.

Question 2

MATCHING

-Match each item with the correct description below.
produces and secretes the growth hormone

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)

Question 3

The term that means a state of excessive thyroid gland activity is

Accepted Answer

A) parathyroidoma. 
B) hypothyroidism. 
C) hyperkalemia. 
D) hyperthyroidism. 
A) parathyroidoma. 
B) hypothyroidism. 
C) hyperkalemia. 
D) hyperthyroidism.

Question 4

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.

Question 5

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 6

The patient had signs and symptoms that included insulin resistance,obesity characterized by excessive fat around the area of the waist and abdomen,hypertension,hyperglycemia,elevated triglycerides,and low levels of the "good" cholesterol HDL.The patient's physician concluded that she had

Accepted Answer

A) myxedema. 
B) Cushing syndrome. 
C) Graves disease. 
D) metabolic syndrome. 
A) myxedema. 
B) Cushing syndrome. 
C) Graves disease. 
D) metabolic syndrome.

Question 7

The combining form that means pituitary gland is

Accepted Answer

A) parathyroid/o. 
B) adrenal/o. 
C) endocrin/o. 
D) pituitar/o. 
A) parathyroid/o. 
B) adrenal/o. 
C) endocrin/o. 
D) pituitar/o.

Question 8

MATCHING

-Match each item with the correct description below.
located above each kidney

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)

Question 9

The term that means the enlargement of the thyroid gland is

Accepted Answer

A) myxedema. 
B) adrenomegaly. 
C) goiter. 
D) acromegaly. 
A) myxedema. 
B) adrenomegaly. 
C) goiter. 
D) acromegaly.

Question 10

The term acromegaly is defined as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The abbreviation representing the hormone that stimulates the kidney to reabsorb water is

Accepted Answer

A) ACTH. 
B) GH. 
C) FSH. 
D) ADH. 
A) ACTH. 
B) GH. 
C) FSH. 
D) ADH.

Question 12

The term polydipsia is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) set of symptoms that run together. 
B) excessive development of the adrenal cortex. 
C) abnormal state of much thirst. 
D) excessive fluid intake. 
A) set of symptoms that run together. 
B) excessive development of the adrenal cortex. 
C) abnormal state of much thirst. 
D) excessive fluid intake.

Question 13

The combining form that means potassium is

Accepted Answer

A) natr/o. 
B) kal/i. 
C) dips/o. 
D) calc/i. 
A) natr/o. 
B) kal/i. 
C) dips/o. 
D) calc/i.

Question 14

The term given to the condition that results from an extreme deficiency of thyroid hormone is

Accepted Answer

A) ketoacidosis. 
B) tetany. 
C) gigantism. 
D) myxedema. 
A) ketoacidosis. 
B) tetany. 
C) gigantism. 
D) myxedema.

Question 15

The term that means substances secreted by the endocrine glands is

Accepted Answer

A) corticoids. 
B) hormones. 
C) isthmus. 
D) ketones. 
A) corticoids. 
B) hormones. 
C) isthmus. 
D) ketones.

Question 16

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 17

MATCHING

-Match each item with the correct description below.
stores and releases antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)

Question 18

The term hypoglycemia is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) deficient sugar in the blood. 
B) enlargement (of one or both)of the adrenal glands. 
C) excessive sugar in the blood. 
D) enlargement of the extremities. 
A) deficient sugar in the blood. 
B) enlargement (of one or both)of the adrenal glands. 
C) excessive sugar in the blood. 
D) enlargement of the extremities.

Question 19

The pronunciation of the four small bodies embedded in the posterior aspect of the lobes of the thyroid gland

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)

Question 20

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.

A patient scheduled for routine HbA1C is likely to be monitored for this diagnosis

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. produces and secretes the growth hormone

The term that means a state of excessive thyroid gland activity is

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

The term glycemia is defined as

The patient had signs and symptoms that included insulin resistance,obesity characterized by excessive fat around the area of the waist and abdomen,hypertension,hyperglycemia,elevated triglycerides,and low levels of the "good" cholesterol HDL.The patient's physician concluded that she had

The combining form that means pituitary gland is

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. located above each kidney

The term that means the enlargement of the thyroid gland is

The term acromegaly is defined as

The abbreviation representing the hormone that stimulates the kidney to reabsorb water is

The term polydipsia is defined as

The combining form that means potassium is

The term given to the condition that results from an extreme deficiency of thyroid hormone is

The term that means substances secreted by the endocrine glands is

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

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. stores and releases antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin

The term hypoglycemia is defined as

The pronunciation of the four small bodies embedded in the posterior aspect of the lobes of the thyroid gland

Dips/o is a combining form meaning

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Exam 16: Endocrine System

A patient scheduled for routine HbA1C is likely to be monitored for this diagnosis

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. produces and secretes the growth hormone

The term that means a state of excessive thyroid gland activity is

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

The term glycemia is defined as

The patient had signs and symptoms that included insulin resistance,obesity characterized by excessive fat around the area of the waist and abdomen,hypertension,hyperglycemia,elevated triglycerides,and low levels of the "good" cholesterol HDL.The patient's physician concluded that she had

The combining form that means pituitary gland is

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. located above each kidney

The term that means the enlargement of the thyroid gland is

The term acromegaly is defined as

The abbreviation representing the hormone that stimulates the kidney to reabsorb water is

The term polydipsia is defined as

The combining form that means potassium is

The term given to the condition that results from an extreme deficiency of thyroid hormone is

The term that means substances secreted by the endocrine glands is

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

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. stores and releases antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin

The term hypoglycemia is defined as

The pronunciation of the four small bodies embedded in the posterior aspect of the lobes of the thyroid gland

Dips/o is a combining form meaning

Introduction to Medical Language and Evolve Student Resources

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,lymphatic Systems and Blood

Digestive System

Eye

Ear

Musculoskeletal System

Nervous System and Behavioral Health

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