Question 1

A condition marked by the excessive secretion of insulin is known as _________________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A condition marked by the excessive secretion...

Question 2

The condition of excessive mammary development in the male is known as ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The condition of excessive mammary development in...

Question 3

A _____ uses radioactive iodine administered orally to measure thyroid function.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​thyroid-stimulating hormone assay
B)   ​thyroid scan
C)   ​radioactive iodine uptake test
D)   ​radioactive iodine treatmentE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

The _____ works with the hormone calcitonin to regulate calcium levels in the blood and tissues.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​parathyroid hormone
B)   ​thyroid-stimulating hormone
C)   ​thyroxine
D)   ​adrenocorticotropic hormoneE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
-parathyroid/o

Accepted Answer

A)  ​condition
B)  gonad​
C)  pancreas​
D)  parathyroid glands​
E)  pineal gland​F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

An inflammation of the thymus gland is known as ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of An inflammation of the thymus gland is...

Question 7

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
-pituitar/o

Accepted Answer

A)  ​body
B)  ​many
C)  pituitary gland​
D)  thymus gland​
E)  thyroid gland​F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

____________________ disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks thyroid tissue which can lead to hypothyroidism.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ disease is an autoimmune disorder in...

Question 9

The hormone ____________________ is secreted by fat cells and helps regulate appetite.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormone ____________________ is secreted by fat...

Question 10

A normal metabolic process, ____________________ helps the body utilize stored fat when other sources of energy are lacking.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A normal metabolic process, ____________________ helps the...

Question 11

_____ is caused by overproduction of the antidiuretic hormone.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Prolactinoma
B)   ​Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
C)   ​Diabetes insipidus
D)   ​PinealomaE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

_____ is a corticosteroid that regulates the salt and water levels in the body.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Aldosterone
B)   ​Cortisol
C)   ​Epinephrine
D)   ​NorepinephrineE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

A/An _____ is a relatively rare, life-threatening condition caused by exaggerated hyperthyroidism.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​thyroid carcinoma
B)   ​Hashimoto's disease
C)   ​thyroid storm
D)   ​goiterE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The hormone ____________________ increases the amount of glucose by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose for release into the bloodstream.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormone ____________________ increases the amount of...

Question 15

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-steroids

Accepted Answer

A)  ​hormone-like substances
B)  ​condition of higher glucose levels than normal
C)  inflammation of the pancreas​
D)  surgical removal of the parathyroid glands​
E)  physical changes from child to adult​F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-progesterone

Accepted Answer

A)  ​abnormal enlargement of the extremities
B)  ​abnormal overgrowth of the body
C)  ​congenital form of hypothyroidism; can cause arrested physical and mental development
D)  benign tumor of the pituitary gland​
E)  female hormone released during the menstrual cycle​F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
-somat/o

Accepted Answer

A)  ​body
B)  ​many
C)  pituitary gland​
D)  thymus gland​
E)  thyroid gland​F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

____________________ disease is a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ disease is a condition that occurs...

Question 19

Which condition is also known as thyromegaly?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​goiter
B)   ​thyroid carcinoma
C)   ​hyperparathyroidism
D)   ​hypergonadismE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-polyuria

Accepted Answer

A)  ​also known as blood sugar
B)  excessive hunger​
C)  excessive thirst​
D)  excessive urination​
E)  hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood​F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Exam 13: The Endocrine System

Match each definition with the correct term.​ -steroids

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An inflammation of the thymus gland is known as ____________________.​

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____________________ disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks thyroid tissue which can lead to hypothyroidism.​

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A condition marked by the excessive secretion of insulin is known as _________________________.​

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The _____ works with the hormone calcitonin to regulate calcium levels in the blood and tissues.​

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____________________ disease is a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone.​

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A/An _____ is a relatively rare, life-threatening condition caused by exaggerated hyperthyroidism.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -polyuria

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The condition of excessive mammary development in the male is known as ____________________.​

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The hormone ____________________ increases the amount of glucose by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose for release into the bloodstream.​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -pituitar/o

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Which condition is also known as thyromegaly?​

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_____ is a corticosteroid that regulates the salt and water levels in the body.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -progesterone

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A _____ uses radioactive iodine administered orally to measure thyroid function.​

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_____ is caused by overproduction of the antidiuretic hormone.​

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A normal metabolic process, ____________________ helps the body utilize stored fat when other sources of energy are lacking.​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -parathyroid/o

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -somat/o

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The hormone ____________________ is secreted by fat cells and helps regulate appetite.​

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Match each definition with the correct term. -steroids

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An inflammation of the thymus gland is known as ____________________.

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____________________ disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks thyroid tissue which can lead to hypothyroidism.

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A condition marked by the excessive secretion of insulin is known as _________________________.

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The _____ works with the hormone calcitonin to regulate calcium levels in the blood and tissues.

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____________________ disease is a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone.

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A/An _____ is a relatively rare, life-threatening condition caused by exaggerated hyperthyroidism.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -polyuria

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The condition of excessive mammary development in the male is known as ____________________.

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The hormone ____________________ increases the amount of glucose by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose for release into the bloodstream.

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Match each definition with the correct word part. -pituitar/o

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Which condition is also known as thyromegaly?

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_____ is a corticosteroid that regulates the salt and water levels in the body.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -progesterone

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A _____ uses radioactive iodine administered orally to measure thyroid function.

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_____ is caused by overproduction of the antidiuretic hormone.

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A normal metabolic process, ____________________ helps the body utilize stored fat when other sources of energy are lacking.

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Match each definition with the correct word part. -parathyroid/o

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Match each definition with the correct word part. -somat/o

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The hormone ____________________ is secreted by fat cells and helps regulate appetite.

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