Question 1

The action of hormones can involve stimulation or the opposite action which is ________.

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Question 2

Which gland secretes a hormone that stimulates the ovaries to develop follicles?

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A)  hypothalamus
B)  pituitary gland
C)  pineal body
D)  thyroid glandE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

Glands of the endocrine system all release substances called hormones.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The combining form thym/o- means:

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A)  endocrine.
B)  hormone.
C)  thymus.
D)  thyroid.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

A goiter is a chronic and progressive enlargement of the ________ gland.

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Question 6

Which is a rapid urine test that measures glucose, ketones, and other substances in the urine?

Accepted Answer

A)  urine dipstick
B)  RAIU
C)  fine needle biopsy
D)  VMAE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

A transsphenoidal hypophysectomy is a surgical procedure to remove an adenoma from the:

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid gland.
B)  adrenal gland.
C)  pituitary gland.
D)  thymus.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

An abnormally increased or decreased level of FSH in the blood points to improper functioning of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal medulla.
B)  pineal gland.
C)  thyroid gland.
D)  anterior pituitary gland.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The chemical messengers of the endocrine system are known as:

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A)  neurotransmitters.
B)  electrolytes.
C)  hormones.
D)  receptors.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following pairs of words has the same meaning?

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A)  polydipsia, polyuria
B)  synergism, antagonism
C)  adenomatous goiter, nodular goiter
D)  insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, diabetes type 2E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

In order to see if the prescribed treatment was effective for his patient's diabetes mellitus, the physician ordered a:

Accepted Answer

A)  FSH assay.
B)  vanillylmandelic acid test.
C)  hemoglobin A1c.
D)  radioactive iodine uptake test.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

NPH refers to a/an:

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A)  organ.
B)  disease.
C)  drug.
D)  hormone.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Both the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland are located in the brain.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The best definition of the medical word parathyroid is:

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A)  abnormal thyroid.
B)  above the thyroid.
C)  two parts of a pair on the thyroid.
D)  disease of the thyroid.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Why is the pituitary gland known as the master gland of the body?

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Question 16

Which of these is a laboratory test that is done to diagnose diabetes insipidus?

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A)  glucose tolerance test
B)  ADH stimulation test
C)  FSH and LH assays
D)  glycosylated hemoglobinE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Galact/o- and lact/o- are both combining forms that mean ________.

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Question 18

Briefly discuss the thyroid function test (TFT).

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The thyroid function test, abb...

Question 19

Diabetic nephropathy is a chronic complication of diabetes involving the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Another name for the anterior pituitary gland is:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus.
B)  thalamus.
C)  adenohypophysis.
D)  thymus.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 14: Endocrinology - Endocrine System

The combining form thym/o- means:

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Diabetic nephropathy is a chronic complication of diabetes involving the nervous system.

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Galact/o- and lact/o- are both combining forms that mean ________.

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Which gland secretes a hormone that stimulates the ovaries to develop follicles?

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NPH refers to a/an:

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In order to see if the prescribed treatment was effective for his patient's diabetes mellitus, the physician ordered a:

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A goiter is a chronic and progressive enlargement of the ________ gland.

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The best definition of the medical word parathyroid is:

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Briefly discuss the thyroid function test (TFT).

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A transsphenoidal hypophysectomy is a surgical procedure to remove an adenoma from the:

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Which is a rapid urine test that measures glucose, ketones, and other substances in the urine?

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Glands of the endocrine system all release substances called hormones.

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The chemical messengers of the endocrine system are known as:

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The action of hormones can involve stimulation or the opposite action which is ________.

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An abnormally increased or decreased level of FSH in the blood points to improper functioning of the:

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Another name for the anterior pituitary gland is:

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Why is the pituitary gland known as the master gland of the body?

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Which of the following pairs of words has the same meaning?

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Both the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland are located in the brain.

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Which of these is a laboratory test that is done to diagnose diabetes insipidus?

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