Question 1

In the term hypophysis, the suffix -physis means :

Accepted Answer

A)   above
B)   below
C)   growth
D)   secretion

Question 2

A term for a morbid condition caused by excessive thyroid secretion is:

Accepted Answer

A)   hyperglycemia
B)   hyperparathyroidism
C)   thyrotoxicosis
D)   thyroxine

Question 3

Adrenals, testicles, pituitary, ovaries, pancreas, and thyroid are all examples of _____ glands.

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A)   endocrine
B)   exocrine
C)   mesocrine
D)   reproductive

Question 4

A(n) _____ is the surgical removal of a gland.

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The answer of A(n) _____ is the surgical removal of...

Question 5

A patient has a problem with frequent urination. Which type of hormone can be administered to suppress the formation of urine?

Accepted Answer

A)   antidiuretic hormone
B)   antithyroid hormone
C)   cortisone
D)   thyroxine

Question 6

Which of the following glands secretes insulin?

Accepted Answer

A)   adrenal
B)   pancreas
C)   pituitary
D)   thyroid

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true concerning the parathyroid glands?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are attached by a stalk at the base of the brain.
B)   They are attached to the anterior part of the brain.
C)   They are located near the thyroid.
D)   They are the same as the thyroid gland.

Question 8

Which of the following is a general term that means diminished release of a chemical substance by a gland?

Accepted Answer

A)   hyperglycemia
B)   hypersecretion
C)   hypoglycemia
D)   hyposecretion

Question 9

What is the name of the rice-sized glands that are located near another endocrine gland in the neck?

Accepted Answer

A)   euthyroid
B)   parathyroid
C)   hypothyroid
D)   thyroid

Question 10

A general term that means increased release of a chemical substance by a gland is:

Accepted Answer

A)   hyperglycemia
B)   hypersecretion
C)   hypoglycemia
D)   hyposecretion

Question 11

Excision of the pituitary is called a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Excision of the pituitary is called a(n)...

Question 12

The term for the organ or structure toward which the effects of a hormone are directed is:

Accepted Answer

A)   hormone
B)   neuron
C)   pineal body
D)   target organ

Question 13

Which surgical intervention is indicated for a patient with decreased growth hormone that was caused by a pituitary tumor?

Accepted Answer

A)   adenectomy
B)   adrenalectomy
C)   hypophysectomy
D)   lobectomy

Question 14

A 31-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes mellitus has a portable battery-operated instrument that delivers a measured amount of insulin through the abdominal wall and delivers doses of insulin according to the body's needs. This instrument is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   a hypoglycemia pump
B)   a hyperglycemia pump
C)   an insulin pump
D)   islets of Langerhans

Question 15

A(n) _____ is the removal of the thyroid gland.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ is the removal of the...

Question 16

Which of the following terms indicates an increased production of a hormone by the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

A)   hyperglycemia
B)   hypoglycemia
C)   hyperinsulinism
D)   hypoinsulinism

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true concerning endocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are the same as target organs.
B)   They empty their hormones directly onto a body surface.
C)   They generally secrete their hormones into the bloodstream.
D)   They usually have ducts.

Question 18

A hormone that is made by the adrenal glands and is important in the regulation of body metabolism is:

Accepted Answer

A)   cortisone
B)   growth hormone
C)   insulin
D)   thyroxine

Question 19

Increased thirst can be indicative of both diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus. The term for this symptom is:

Accepted Answer

A)   hyperdipsia
B)   hyperuria
C)   polydipsia
D)   polyuria

Question 20

A term for sugar in the urine is:

Accepted Answer

A)   glycosuria
B)   hyperglycemia
C)   polydipsia
D)   polyuria

Exam 15: Endocrine System

Which surgical intervention is indicated for a patient with decreased growth hormone that was caused by a pituitary tumor?

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The term for the organ or structure toward which the effects of a hormone are directed is:

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Adrenals, testicles, pituitary, ovaries, pancreas, and thyroid are all examples of _____ glands.

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A patient has a problem with frequent urination. Which type of hormone can be administered to suppress the formation of urine?

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Increased thirst can be indicative of both diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus. The term for this symptom is:

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A term for a morbid condition caused by excessive thyroid secretion is:

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Which of the following statements is true concerning the parathyroid glands?

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Which of the following statements is true concerning endocrine glands?

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In the term hypophysis, the suffix -physis means :

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Which of the following terms indicates an increased production of a hormone by the pancreas?

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Excision of the pituitary is called a(n) _____.

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A term for sugar in the urine is:

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A hormone that is made by the adrenal glands and is important in the regulation of body metabolism is:

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A general term that means increased release of a chemical substance by a gland is:

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What is the name of the rice-sized glands that are located near another endocrine gland in the neck?

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A(n) _____ is the removal of the thyroid gland.

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A 31-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes mellitus has a portable battery-operated instrument that delivers a measured amount of insulin through the abdominal wall and delivers doses of insulin according to the body's needs. This instrument is called:

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Which of the following is a general term that means diminished release of a chemical substance by a gland?

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A(n) _____ is the surgical removal of a gland.

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Which of the following glands secretes insulin?

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