MT11 Endocrine

The name "endocrine" indicates that this system's primary function is to

• secrete substances within the body

• cleanse the blood

• filter wastes from fluids

• maintain blood pressure

The chemical messengers produced and released by the endocrine system are

• hormones

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• lipids

The term hypersecretion indicates that the body is producing __________ of a hormone.

• too much

• too little

• just the right amount

• no measurable amount

The name pheochromocytoma indicates that this adrenal gland tumor appears to have _____________.

• darkly colored cells

• phosphorescent cells

• philadelphia chromosomes

• multi-colored cells

Someone experiencing hypoglycemia might need to take _______ to relieve their symptoms.

• insulin

• a food containing sugar

• protein

• their temperature

Which of the following symptoms of diabetes mellitus is mismatched with its medical term?

• polydipsia = excessive thirst

• polyuria = excessive urination

• hyperglycemia = high blood glucose levels

• oliguria = excessive urination

If the parathyroid glands were to be removed during a thyroidectomy, the patient would be likely to experience

• hypocalcemia

• hypercalcemia

• hyperparathyroidism

• hypothyroidism

People who have trouble falling asleep at night might ask their doctor about taking supplements of which pineal gland hormone?

• melatonin

• T3

• PTH

• calcitonin

Growth hormone is also known as

• somatotropin

• acromegaly

• hypothalamus

• T3

An increase in the size of extremities, such as the hands and nose, is known as

• acromegaly

• gigantism

• pituitary dwarfism

• achondroplasia