Question 1

The production of adrenal steroids is normally stimulated by release of _____ hormone from the pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

A) follicle-stimulating 
B) luteinizing 
C) adrenocorticotropic 
D) growth 
A) follicle-stimulating 
B) luteinizing 
C) adrenocorticotropic 
D) growth

Question 2

MATCHING
For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided.

-Myalgia

Accepted Answer

A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood 
A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood

Question 3

Myxedema is caused by _____ of the _____ gland.

Accepted Answer

A) hypersecretion; thyroid 
B) hyposecretion; thyroid 
C) hypersecretion; adrenal 
D) hyposecretion; adrenal 
A) hypersecretion; thyroid 
B) hyposecretion; thyroid 
C) hypersecretion; adrenal 
D) hyposecretion; adrenal

Question 4

Characteristics of acromegaly include:

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in growth hormone production before the closure of long bones. 
B) a rapid and dramatic onset. 
C) thinned lips and microglossia. 
D) enlargement of the maxilla and mandible, resulting in separation of the teeth and malocclusion. 
A) an increase in growth hormone production before the closure of long bones. 
B) a rapid and dramatic onset. 
C) thinned lips and microglossia. 
D) enlargement of the maxilla and mandible, resulting in separation of the teeth and malocclusion.

Question 5

Which of the following clinical features is associated with hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A) Gigantism 
B) Exophthalmos 
C) Myxedema 
D) Hypercalcemia 
A) Gigantism 
B) Exophthalmos 
C) Myxedema 
D) Hypercalcemia

Question 6

The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is:

Accepted Answer

A) hyperplasia of the gland. 
B) benign and malignant tumors of the gland. 
C) pituitary gland disease. 
D) an autoimmune disorder. 
A) hyperplasia of the gland. 
B) benign and malignant tumors of the gland. 
C) pituitary gland disease. 
D) an autoimmune disorder.

Question 7

Plummer-Vinson syndrome can develop as a result of long-standing _____ anemia.

Accepted Answer

A) pernicious 
B) iron-deficiency 
C) thalassemia 
D) aplastic 
A) pernicious 
B) iron-deficiency 
C) thalassemia 
D) aplastic

Question 8

Which of the following disorders of red blood cells and hemoglobin is associated with sensitivity to dietary gluten found in wheat and wheat products?

Accepted Answer

A) Aplastic anemia 
B) Polycythemia vera 
C) Secondary polycythemia 
D) Celiac sprue 
A) Aplastic anemia 
B) Polycythemia vera 
C) Secondary polycythemia 
D) Celiac sprue

Question 9

A reddish-blue or purple discoloration of the skin or mucosa that results from spontaneous extravasation of blood and is caused by an increase in capillary fragility or a deficiency in blood platelets is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) hemophilia. 
B) Bruton disease. 
C) purpura. 
D) pernicious anemia. 
A) hemophilia. 
B) Bruton disease. 
C) purpura. 
D) pernicious anemia.

Question 10

MATCHING
For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided.

-Agranulocytosis

Accepted Answer

A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood 
A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood

Question 11

Excess production by the anterior pituitary gland is called:

Accepted Answer

A) hyperparathyroidism. 
B) hyperthyroidism. 
C) hyperpituitarism. 
D) hyperglycemia. 
A) hyperparathyroidism. 
B) hyperthyroidism. 
C) hyperpituitarism. 
D) hyperglycemia.

Question 12

_____ is characterized by insufficient production of adrenal steroids.

Accepted Answer

A) Addison disease 
B) Addison syndrome 
C) Cushing disease 
D) Cushing syndrome 
A) Addison disease 
B) Addison syndrome 
C) Cushing disease 
D) Cushing syndrome

The production of adrenal steroids is normally stimulated by release of _____ hormone from the pituitary gland.

MATCHING For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Myalgia

Myxedema is caused by _ of the _ gland.

Characteristics of acromegaly include:

Which of the following clinical features is associated with hyperthyroidism?

The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is:

Plummer-Vinson syndrome can develop as a result of long-standing _____ anemia.

Which of the following disorders of red blood cells and hemoglobin is associated with sensitivity to dietary gluten found in wheat and wheat products?

A reddish-blue or purple discoloration of the skin or mucosa that results from spontaneous extravasation of blood and is caused by an increase in capillary fragility or a deficiency in blood platelets is referred to as:

MATCHING For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Agranulocytosis

Excess production by the anterior pituitary gland is called:

_____ is characterized by insufficient production of adrenal steroids.

Introduction to Preliminary Diagnosis of Oral Lesions

Inflammation and Repair

Immunity and Immunologic Oral Lesions

Infectious Diseases

Developmental Disorders

Genetics

Neoplasia

Nonneoplastic Diseases of Bone

Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint

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Exam 9: Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

The production of adrenal steroids is normally stimulated by release of _____ hormone from the pituitary gland.

MATCHING For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Myalgia

Myxedema is caused by _____ of the _____ gland.

Characteristics of acromegaly include:

Which of the following clinical features is associated with hyperthyroidism?

The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is:

Plummer-Vinson syndrome can develop as a result of long-standing _____ anemia.

Which of the following disorders of red blood cells and hemoglobin is associated with sensitivity to dietary gluten found in wheat and wheat products?

A reddish-blue or purple discoloration of the skin or mucosa that results from spontaneous extravasation of blood and is caused by an increase in capillary fragility or a deficiency in blood platelets is referred to as:

MATCHING For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Agranulocytosis

Excess production by the anterior pituitary gland is called:

_____ is characterized by insufficient production of adrenal steroids.

Introduction to Preliminary Diagnosis of Oral Lesions

Inflammation and Repair

Immunity and Immunologic Oral Lesions

Infectious Diseases

Developmental Disorders

Genetics

Neoplasia

Nonneoplastic Diseases of Bone

Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint

Filters

Myxedema is caused by _ of the _ gland.