Endocrine System Med Term

Which of the following terms means insufficient sugar in the blood?

• hypercalcemia
• hyponatremia
• hyperkalemia
• hypoglycemia

Which of the following endocrine glands is the female gonad?

• ovaries
• pancreas
• thymus
• pineal

Calcitonin works to:

• regulate calcium levels in the body
• regulate glucose levels in the body
• regulate sodium levels in the body
• regulate the body's metabolic rate

Which term refers to the condition in which the body tissues contain excessive amounts of fluid?

• edema
• exophthalmos
• gynecomastia
• hirsutism

Gynecomastia is the:

• development of an excessive amount of hair
• development of irregular menstrual periods
• development of breast tissue in a male
• excessive growth of the body

Which of the following conditions is characterized by being abnormally short in height?

• dwarfism
• cretinism
• acromegaly
• gigantism

Which of the following medications is used to treat hyperglycemia?

• corticosteroids
• insulin
• vasopressin
• thyroid replacement hormone

Where are the adrenal glands located?

• above the kidneys
• thoracic cavity
• trachea area
• abdomen

Which gland is located in the chest and shrinks as we age?

• thyroid
• thymus
• pituitary
• ardrenal

Excessive hunger is referred to as:

• polyphagia
• dysphagia
• polyuria
• polydipsia