Question 1

Which classification of drugs helps treat type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulins 
B)  Corticosteroids 
C)  Oral hypoglycemics 
D)  Growth hormone replacements 
E)  Antidiuretics 
A)  Insulins 
B)  Corticosteroids 
C)  Oral hypoglycemics 
D)  Growth hormone replacements 
E)  Antidiuretics C

Question 2

The combining form (CF) adren/o means

Accepted Answer

A)  parathyroid glands. 
B)  adrenal glands. 
C)  adenoids. 
D)  thyroid gland. 
E)  thymus gland. 
A)  parathyroid glands. 
B)  adrenal glands. 
C)  adenoids. 
D)  thyroid gland. 
E)  thymus gland. B

Question 3

Build a word that means stone or calculus in the pancreas:

Accepted Answer

pancreatolith

Question 4

Which laboratory test measures the amount of blood glucose levels after the administration of glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  TFT 
B)  HRT 
C)  GTT 
D)  GH 
E)  PGH 
A)  TFT 
B)  HRT 
C)  GTT 
D)  GH 
E)  PGH

Question 5

Build a word that means abnormal condition of poison(s):

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build a word that means abnormal condition...

Question 6

A fasting blood glucose test measures glucose levels in the blood after a 12-hour fast.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Decreased calcium and phosphorus in the blood may cause tetany.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The CF calc/o means

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide. 
B)  calcaneum. 
C)  carbonate. 
D)  calcium. 
E)  calcine. 
A)  carbon dioxide. 
B)  calcaneum. 
C)  carbonate. 
D)  calcium. 
E)  calcine.

Question 9

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-extremity

Accepted Answer

A) acr/o 
B) aden/o 
C) adren/o 
D) azot/o 
E) calc/o
F)carcin/o
G)crin/o
H)gluc/o
I)home/o
J)kal/i
K)pancreat/o
L)parathyroid/o
M)thym/o
N)thyroid/o
O)toxic/o 
A) acr/o 
B) aden/o 
C) adren/o 
D) azot/o 
E) calc/o
F)carcin/o
G)crin/o
H)gluc/o
I)home/o
J)kal/i
K)pancreat/o
L)parathyroid/o
M)thym/o
N)thyroid/o
O)toxic/o

Question 10

The total calcium test helps detect parathyroid disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which abbreviation stands for parathormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  PBI 
B)  ADH 
C)  PTH 
D)  TSH 
E)  LH 
A)  PBI 
B)  ADH 
C)  PTH 
D)  TSH 
E)  LH

Question 12

Which procedure involves partial or complete excision of the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adenectomy 
B)  Adrenalectomy 
C)  Hypophysectomy 
D)  Encephalectomy 
E)  Encephalotomy 
A)  Adenectomy 
B)  Adrenalectomy 
C)  Hypophysectomy 
D)  Encephalectomy 
E)  Encephalotomy

Question 13

The procedure to incise and remove a pancreatic stone is called

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreatolithotomy. 
B)  pancreatopathy. 
C)  pancreatomegaly. 
D)  pancreatoma. 
E)  pancreatolithiasis. 
A)  pancreatolithotomy. 
B)  pancreatopathy. 
C)  pancreatomegaly. 
D)  pancreatoma. 
E)  pancreatolithiasis.

Question 14

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-hormone secreted by the ovaries that increases secretion of estrogen

Accepted Answer

A) acromegaly 
B) adrenal cortex 
C) adrenal medulla 
D) corticosteroids 
E) diuresis
F)electrolytes
G)fasting blood glucose
H)follicle-stimulating hormone
I)glucose
J)glucose tolerance test
K)Graves disease
L)hirsutism
M)homeostasis
N)hypercalcemia
O)hyperglycemia
P)hyperkalemia
Q)hyponatremia
R)idiopathic
S)insulin
T)obesity
U)oral antidiabetics
V)parathyroidectomy
W)pheochromocytoma
X)prolactin
Y)thyroid storm
Z)total calcium test 
A) acromegaly 
B) adrenal cortex 
C) adrenal medulla 
D) corticosteroids 
E) diuresis
F)electrolytes
G)fasting blood glucose
H)follicle-stimulating hormone
I)glucose
J)glucose tolerance test
K)Graves disease
L)hirsutism
M)homeostasis
N)hypercalcemia
O)hyperglycemia
P)hyperkalemia
Q)hyponatremia
R)idiopathic
S)insulin
T)obesity
U)oral antidiabetics
V)parathyroidectomy
W)pheochromocytoma
X)prolactin
Y)thyroid storm
Z)total calcium test

Question 15

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-condition of low blood sodium level

Accepted Answer

A) acromegaly 
B) adrenal cortex 
C) adrenal medulla 
D) corticosteroids 
E) diuresis
F)electrolytes
G)fasting blood glucose
H)follicle-stimulating hormone
I)glucose
J)glucose tolerance test
K)Graves disease
L)hirsutism
M)homeostasis
N)hypercalcemia
O)hyperglycemia
P)hyperkalemia
Q)hyponatremia
R)idiopathic
S)insulin
T)obesity
U)oral antidiabetics
V)parathyroidectomy
W)pheochromocytoma
X)prolactin
Y)thyroid storm
Z)total calcium test 
A) acromegaly 
B) adrenal cortex 
C) adrenal medulla 
D) corticosteroids 
E) diuresis
F)electrolytes
G)fasting blood glucose
H)follicle-stimulating hormone
I)glucose
J)glucose tolerance test
K)Graves disease
L)hirsutism
M)homeostasis
N)hypercalcemia
O)hyperglycemia
P)hyperkalemia
Q)hyponatremia
R)idiopathic
S)insulin
T)obesity
U)oral antidiabetics
V)parathyroidectomy
W)pheochromocytoma
X)prolactin
Y)thyroid storm
Z)total calcium test

Question 16

Build a word that means excision of a parathyroid gland:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build a word that means excision of...

Question 17

Pronounced hyperthyroidism is a characteristic of which disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Graves disease 
B)  Acromegaly 
C)  Cushing syndrome 
D)  Addison disease 
E)  Hypothyroidism 
A)  Graves disease 
B)  Acromegaly 
C)  Cushing syndrome 
D)  Addison disease 
E)  Hypothyroidism

Question 18

Cells that respond to the effects of a hormone are called

Accepted Answer

A)  reticular cells. 
B)  target cells. 
C)  satellite cells. 
D)  stem cells. 
E)  sensory cells. 
A)  reticular cells. 
B)  target cells. 
C)  satellite cells. 
D)  stem cells. 
E)  sensory cells.

Question 19

Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of the

Accepted Answer

A)  parathyroid glands. 
B)  adrenal glands. 
C)  pancreas. 
D)  pineal gland. 
E)  thyroid gland. 
A)  parathyroid glands. 
B)  adrenal glands. 
C)  pancreas. 
D)  pineal gland. 
E)  thyroid gland.

Question 20

Corticosteroids help suppress inflammation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which classification of drugs helps treat type 2 diabetes?

The combining form (CF) adren/o means

Build a word that means stone or calculus in the pancreas:

Which laboratory test measures the amount of blood glucose levels after the administration of glucose?

Build a word that means abnormal condition of poison(s):

A fasting blood glucose test measures glucose levels in the blood after a 12-hour fast.

Decreased calcium and phosphorus in the blood may cause tetany.

The CF calc/o means

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -extremity

The total calcium test helps detect parathyroid disorders.

Which abbreviation stands for parathormone?

Which procedure involves partial or complete excision of the pituitary gland?

The procedure to incise and remove a pancreatic stone is called

Match the medical words with their definitions. -hormone secreted by the ovaries that increases secretion of estrogen

Match the medical words with their definitions. -condition of low blood sodium level

Build a word that means excision of a parathyroid gland:

Pronounced hyperthyroidism is a characteristic of which disorder?

Cells that respond to the effects of a hormone are called

Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of the

Corticosteroids help suppress inflammation.

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Exam 14: Endocrine System

Which classification of drugs helps treat type 2 diabetes?

The combining form (CF) adren/o means

Build a word that means stone or calculus in the pancreas:

Which laboratory test measures the amount of blood glucose levels after the administration of glucose?

Build a word that means abnormal condition of poison(s):

A fasting blood glucose test measures glucose levels in the blood after a 12-hour fast.

Decreased calcium and phosphorus in the blood may cause tetany.

The CF calc/o means

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -extremity

The total calcium test helps detect parathyroid disorders.

Which abbreviation stands for parathormone?

Which procedure involves partial or complete excision of the pituitary gland?

The procedure to incise and remove a pancreatic stone is called

Match the medical words with their definitions. -hormone secreted by the ovaries that increases secretion of estrogen

Match the medical words with their definitions. -condition of low blood sodium level

Build a word that means excision of a parathyroid gland:

Pronounced hyperthyroidism is a characteristic of which disorder?

Cells that respond to the effects of a hormone are called

Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of the

Corticosteroids help suppress inflammation.

Basic Elements of a Medical Word

Suffixes

Prefixes

Body Structure

Integumentary System

Digestive System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Musculoskeletal System

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Nervous System

Special Senses

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