Question 1

Name the primary glands of the endocrine system.What are their functions?

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The primary glands of the endocrine syst...

Question 2

The posterior portion of the pituitary gland:

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A)  influences growth
B)  regulates release of gonadotropin
C)  stimulates reabsorption of water
D)  plays a vital role in metabolismE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

The pineal gland secretes two hormones.Name these hormones and give their function.

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The pineal gland secretes melatonin and ...

Question 4

A condition of excessive secretion of the sex glands is:

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A)  hypertrophy
B)  testitis
C)  hypogonadism
D)  hypergonadismE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

The suffix in acromegaly means

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A)  pertaining to
B)  enlargement
C)  gland
D)  extremityE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Write the correct meaning for GTT:

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glucose to...

Question 7

Which is an abnormal condition of excessive hair growth,especially in women?

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A)  myxedema
B)  thymitis
C)  hirsutism
D)  hypergonadismE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The principal mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex is:

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A)  aldosterone
B)  androgen
C)  oxytocin
D)  dopamineE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

The surgical excision of the thyroid gland is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroidotomy
B)  thyroidotome
C)  thyrotherapy
D)  thyroidectomyE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

A hormone made by the thyroid gland:

Accepted Answer

A)  influences adrenocortical function
B)  controls body pigmentation
C)  stimulates release of milk
D)  influences bone and calcium metabolismE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Any disease condition of a gland is termed:

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A)  adenitis
B)  adenosis
C)  adenotomy
D)  adenectomyE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

A test used to detect tumors of the thyroid gland is:

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A)  thyroxine
B)  total calcium
C)  thyroid scan
D)  protein bound iodineE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

The endocrine gland that plays a vital role in carbohydrate metabolism is:

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A)  thyroid
B)  adrenal
C)  pancreas
D)  testesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

The meaning of the abbreviation IDDM is ________.

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insulin-de...

Question 15

The endocrine system and the ________ work closely together to help maintain homeostasis.

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The answer of The endocrine system and the ________ work...

Question 16

A ________ is a chemical transmitter that is released in small amounts and transported via the bloodstream to a target organ or other cells.

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The answer of A ________ is a chemical transmitter that...

Question 17

Nerve cells in the ________ control the pituitary gland by producing chemicals that either stimulate or suppress hormone secretions from the pituitary.

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The answer of Nerve cells in the ________ control the...

Question 18

A poisonous condition of the thyroid gland caused by acute oversecretion is called ________.

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The answer of A poisonous condition of the thyroid gland...

Question 19

The pituitary gland is located:

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A)  in the center of the brain
B)  away from the hypothalamus
C)  at the base of the brain
D)  in the temporal lobeE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The most severe form of hypothyroidism is:

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A)  Cushing's disease
B)  Addison's disease
C)  myxedema
D)  Graves' diseaseE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 13: Endocrine System

Which is an abnormal condition of excessive hair growth,especially in women?

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A hormone made by the thyroid gland:

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The surgical excision of the thyroid gland is called:

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Name the primary glands of the endocrine system.What are their functions?

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Write the correct meaning for GTT:

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The endocrine gland that plays a vital role in carbohydrate metabolism is:

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The posterior portion of the pituitary gland:

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Any disease condition of a gland is termed:

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A condition of excessive secretion of the sex glands is:

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The most severe form of hypothyroidism is:

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The pineal gland secretes two hormones.Name these hormones and give their function.

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A poisonous condition of the thyroid gland caused by acute oversecretion is called ________.

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The principal mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex is:

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The pituitary gland is located:

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A ________ is a chemical transmitter that is released in small amounts and transported via the bloodstream to a target organ or other cells.

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The meaning of the abbreviation IDDM is ________.

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The endocrine system and the ________ work closely together to help maintain homeostasis.

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The suffix in acromegaly means

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Nerve cells in the ________ control the pituitary gland by producing chemicals that either stimulate or suppress hormone secretions from the pituitary.

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A test used to detect tumors of the thyroid gland is:

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