Question 1

A group of signs and symptoms attributed to the excessive production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex is

Accepted Answer

A) Cushing syndrome. 
B) Addison disease. 
C) congenital hypothyroidism. 
D) gigantism. 
A) Cushing syndrome. 
B) Addison disease. 
C) congenital hypothyroidism. 
D) gigantism.

Question 2

MATCHING
-Match each item with the correct description below.
thirst

Accepted Answer

A) endocrin/o 
B) dips/o 
C) -drome 
D) acr/o 
A) endocrin/o 
B) dips/o 
C) -drome 
D) acr/o

Question 3

The term that means a narrow strip of tissue connecting two larger parts in the body is

Accepted Answer

A) fistula. 
B) hormone. 
C) isthmus. 
D) metabolism. 
A) fistula. 
B) hormone. 
C) isthmus. 
D) metabolism.

Question 4

MATCHING
-Match each item with the correct description below.
endocrine

Accepted Answer

A) endocrin/o 
B) dips/o 
C) -drome 
D) acr/o 
A) endocrin/o 
B) dips/o 
C) -drome 
D) acr/o

Question 5

A blood test used to diagnose diabetes and monitor its treatment by measuring the amount of glycosylated hemoglobin in the blood,providing an indication of blood sugar level over the past 3 months,was ordered by the endocrinologist.The name of the blood test is

Accepted Answer

A) fasting blood sugar. 
B) radioactive uptake test. 
C) HbA1C. 
D) thyroxine level. 
A) fasting blood sugar. 
B) radioactive uptake test. 
C) HbA1C. 
D) thyroxine level.

Question 6

MATCHING

-Match each item with the correct description below.
largest endocrine gland

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The term hyperpituitarism means

Accepted Answer

A) state of excessive thyroid activity. 
B) deficient level of calcium in the blood. 
C) deficient level of sodium in the blood. 
D) state of excessive pituitary gland activity. 
A) state of excessive thyroid activity. 
B) deficient level of calcium in the blood. 
C) deficient level of sodium in the blood. 
D) state of excessive pituitary gland activity.

A group of signs and symptoms attributed to the excessive production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex is

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. thirst

The term that means a narrow strip of tissue connecting two larger parts in the body is

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. endocrine

A blood test used to diagnose diabetes and monitor its treatment by measuring the amount of glycosylated hemoglobin in the blood,providing an indication of blood sugar level over the past 3 months,was ordered by the endocrinologist.The name of the blood test is

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. largest endocrine gland

The term hyperpituitarism means

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Exam 16: Endocrine System

A group of signs and symptoms attributed to the excessive production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex is

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. thirst

The term that means a narrow strip of tissue connecting two larger parts in the body is

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. endocrine

A blood test used to diagnose diabetes and monitor its treatment by measuring the amount of glycosylated hemoglobin in the blood,providing an indication of blood sugar level over the past 3 months,was ordered by the endocrinologist.The name of the blood test is

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. largest endocrine gland

The term hyperpituitarism means

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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