Question 1

Excessive thirst is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Glycosuria. 
B)  Ketoacidosis. 
C)  Polydipsia. 
D)  Polyphagia. 
A)  Glycosuria. 
B)  Ketoacidosis. 
C)  Polydipsia. 
D)  Polyphagia.

Question 2

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Insufficient secretion of vasopressin causes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetes insipidus. 
B)  Diabetes mellitus. 
C)  Hyperthyroidism. 
D)  Hypothyroidism. 
A)  Diabetes insipidus. 
B)  Diabetes mellitus. 
C)  Hyperthyroidism. 
D)  Hypothyroidism.

Question 4

There are six parathyroid glands that surround the thyroid in the neck.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Ketoacidosis

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 6

The pancreas produces prolactin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

PCOS is a leading cause of infertility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Paresthesia is described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  General weakness and fatigue. 
B)  A life-shortening disease of the bones and soft tissues. 
C)  A sensation of numbness, prickling, or tingling. 
D)  The inability to speak clearly. 
A)  General weakness and fatigue. 
B)  A life-shortening disease of the bones and soft tissues. 
C)  A sensation of numbness, prickling, or tingling. 
D)  The inability to speak clearly.

Question 9

A life-threatening complication of severe hypothyroidism is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid storm. 
B)  Exophthalmos. 
C)  Goitrogens. 
D)  Myxedema coma. 
A)  Thyroid storm. 
B)  Exophthalmos. 
C)  Goitrogens. 
D)  Myxedema coma.

Question 10

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Adenohypophysis

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 11

The anterior pituitary gland produces growth hormone that influences growth and cell production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Treatment of hypoparathyroidism:

Accepted Answer

A)  Usually consists of lifelong vitamin D and calcium supplementation. 
B)  Often results in a total cure. 
C)  May include surgery to remove tumors of the parathyroid. 
D)  Includes lifelong cortisol replacement. 
A)  Usually consists of lifelong vitamin D and calcium supplementation. 
B)  Often results in a total cure. 
C)  May include surgery to remove tumors of the parathyroid. 
D)  Includes lifelong cortisol replacement.

Question 13

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Retinopathy

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 14

Hypothyroidism appearing as a congenital condition is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypercalcemia. 
B)  Myxedema. 
C)  Cushing syndrome. 
D)  Cretinism. 
A)  Hypercalcemia. 
B)  Myxedema. 
C)  Cushing syndrome. 
D)  Cretinism.

Question 15

Two diseases resulting from hyperfunction of the pituitary gland are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple goiter and Hashimoto thyroiditis. 
B)  Graves disease and Cushing syndrome. 
C)  Cretinism and myxedema. 
D)  Gigantism and acromegaly. 
A)  Simple goiter and Hashimoto thyroiditis. 
B)  Graves disease and Cushing syndrome. 
C)  Cretinism and myxedema. 
D)  Gigantism and acromegaly.

Excessive thirst is known as:

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate metabolism.

Insufficient secretion of vasopressin causes:

There are six parathyroid glands that surround the thyroid in the neck.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Ketoacidosis

The pancreas produces prolactin.

PCOS is a leading cause of infertility.

Paresthesia is described as:

A life-threatening complication of severe hypothyroidism is:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Adenohypophysis

The anterior pituitary gland produces growth hormone that influences growth and cell production.

Treatment of hypoparathyroidism:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Retinopathy

Hypothyroidism appearing as a congenital condition is called:

Two diseases resulting from hyperfunction of the pituitary gland are:

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Exam 11: Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders

Excessive thirst is known as:

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate metabolism.

Insufficient secretion of vasopressin causes:

There are six parathyroid glands that surround the thyroid in the neck.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Ketoacidosis

The pancreas produces prolactin.

PCOS is a leading cause of infertility.

Paresthesia is described as:

A life-threatening complication of severe hypothyroidism is:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Adenohypophysis

The anterior pituitary gland produces growth hormone that influences growth and cell production.

Treatment of hypoparathyroidism:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Retinopathy

Hypothyroidism appearing as a congenital condition is called:

Two diseases resulting from hyperfunction of the pituitary gland are:

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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