Question 1

Hormones work slowly to regulate the body's physiological functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Transsphenoidal

Accepted Answer

A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye 
A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye G

Question 3

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome usually experience menorrhagia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Risk factors for diabetes mellitus include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetic or autoimmune disorder. 
B)  Obesity and sedentary lifestyle. 
C)  Delivering one or more underweight babies. 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  Genetic or autoimmune disorder. 
B)  Obesity and sedentary lifestyle. 
C)  Delivering one or more underweight babies. 
D)  Both A and B

Question 5

The pituitary gland, located at the front of the brain, is often called the master gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Signs and symptoms of hyperparathyroidism include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Weak, brittle bones and joint pain. 
B)  Presence of kidney stones. 
C)  Polyuria, muscle weakness, and chronic fatigue. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Weak, brittle bones and joint pain. 
B)  Presence of kidney stones. 
C)  Polyuria, muscle weakness, and chronic fatigue. 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Symptoms of Cushing syndrome include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat and heavy arms and legs. 
B)  Moon-shaped face with acne. 
C)  Grossly exaggerated head. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Fat and heavy arms and legs. 
B)  Moon-shaped face with acne. 
C)  Grossly exaggerated head. 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Hirsutism

Accepted Answer

A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye 
A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye

Question 9

The endocrine system is made up of the pituitary gland, the thyroid gland, and the pancreas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Hypofunction of all the anterior pituitary hormones is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetes insipidus. 
B)  Gigantism. 
C)  Cushing syndrome. 
D)  Panhypopituitarism. 
A)  Diabetes insipidus. 
B)  Gigantism. 
C)  Cushing syndrome. 
D)  Panhypopituitarism.

Question 11

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Adenoma

Accepted Answer

A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye 
A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye

Question 12

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Hyperkalemia

Accepted Answer

A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye 
A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye

Question 13

The etiologic factors of simple goiter include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dietary iodine deficiency. 
B)  Ingestion of goitrogens. 
C)  Inadequate secretion of thyroid hormones T3 and T4. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Dietary iodine deficiency. 
B)  Ingestion of goitrogens. 
C)  Inadequate secretion of thyroid hormones T3 and T4. 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Polyphagia

Accepted Answer

A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye 
A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye

Question 15

There are four main types of thyroid cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An endocrine disease caused by insufficient secretion of vasopressin and resulting in excessive thirst and polyuria is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetes insipidus. 
B)  Gigantism. 
C)  Diabetes mellitus. 
D)  Hashimoto thyroiditis. 
A)  Diabetes insipidus. 
B)  Gigantism. 
C)  Diabetes mellitus. 
D)  Hashimoto thyroiditis.

Question 17

Graves disease:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is undersecretion of the thyroid hormone. 
B)  Is the most common form of hyperthyroidism. 
C)  Occurs more frequently in men than women. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Is undersecretion of the thyroid hormone. 
B)  Is the most common form of hyperthyroidism. 
C)  Occurs more frequently in men than women. 
D)  None of the above

Question 18

In Cushing syndrome, a 12-hour urine test will typically exhibit elevated free-cortisol levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Goitrogens

Accepted Answer

A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye 
A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye

Question 20

Irregular or lack of ovulation causes irregular menses or amenorrhea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Hormones work slowly to regulate the body's physiological functions.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Transsphenoidal

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome usually experience menorrhagia.

Risk factors for diabetes mellitus include:

The pituitary gland, located at the front of the brain, is often called the master gland.

Signs and symptoms of hyperparathyroidism include:

Symptoms of Cushing syndrome include:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Hirsutism

The endocrine system is made up of the pituitary gland, the thyroid gland, and the pancreas.

Hypofunction of all the anterior pituitary hormones is called:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Adenoma

Match the terms with their definitions. -Hyperkalemia

The etiologic factors of simple goiter include:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Polyphagia

There are four main types of thyroid cancer.

An endocrine disease caused by insufficient secretion of vasopressin and resulting in excessive thirst and polyuria is known as:

Graves disease:

In Cushing syndrome, a 12-hour urine test will typically exhibit elevated free-cortisol levels.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Goitrogens

Irregular or lack of ovulation causes irregular menses or amenorrhea.

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Exam 11: Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders

Hormones work slowly to regulate the body's physiological functions.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Transsphenoidal

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome usually experience menorrhagia.

Risk factors for diabetes mellitus include:

The pituitary gland, located at the front of the brain, is often called the master gland.

Signs and symptoms of hyperparathyroidism include:

Symptoms of Cushing syndrome include:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Hirsutism

The endocrine system is made up of the pituitary gland, the thyroid gland, and the pancreas.

Hypofunction of all the anterior pituitary hormones is called:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Adenoma

Match the terms with their definitions. -Hyperkalemia

The etiologic factors of simple goiter include:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Polyphagia

There are four main types of thyroid cancer.

An endocrine disease caused by insufficient secretion of vasopressin and resulting in excessive thirst and polyuria is known as:

Graves disease:

In Cushing syndrome, a 12-hour urine test will typically exhibit elevated free-cortisol levels.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Goitrogens

Irregular or lack of ovulation causes irregular menses or amenorrhea.

The Disease Process

Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies

Pain and Its Managament

Infectious and Communicable Diseases

Cancer

Congenital Diseases and Disorders

Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

Skin Diseases and Disorders

Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders

Nervous System Diseases and Disorders

Cardiovascular System Diseases and Disorders

Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders

Digestive System Diseases and Disorders

Urinary System Diseases and Disorders

Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders

Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders

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