Endocrine System Test

Define the following terms: 1. Acromegaly-

• Hormonal disorder
• Bone fracture
• Respiratory disease
• Skin condition

Define the following terms: 2. glucosuria-​

• Abnormal presence of glucose in the urine
• High blood pressure
• Excessive production of insulin
• Low blood sugar level

Define the following terms: 3. polyuria-

• Excessive urination
• Increased appetite
• Decreased urination
• Excessive sweating

Define the following terms: 4. adenitis-

• Inflammation of a gland or lymph node
• Inflammation of the heart
• Inflammation of the skin
• Inflammation of the liver

Define the following terms: 5. exophthalmos-

• Narrowing of the eyes
• Blurred vision
• Sunken eyes
• Bulging or protruding eyes

Define the following terms: 6. calcipenia-

• Deficiency of calcium in the body
• Excess of calcium in the body
• Deficiency of iron in the body
• A type of vitamin deficiency

Define the following terms: 7. Addison disease-

• A disease characterized by high levels of insulin in the blood
• A disorder that occurs when the thyroid gland is overactive
• A condition caused by excessive production of cortisol
• A disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones

Define the following terms: 8. Polydipsia-

• Inability to sleep or insomnia
• Decreased sense of taste or smell
• Excessive hunger or increased appetite
• Excessive thirst or drinking more fluids than usual

Define the following terms: 9. Acidosis-

• Excess of acid in the body fluids
• A normal balance of acid and alkaline in the body
• A condition caused by excessive alkaline in the body
• Lack of acid in the body fluids

Define the following terms: 10. ACTH

• Adrenocorticotropic hormone
• Antidiuretic hormone
• Thyroid-stimulating hormone
• Follicle-stimulating hormone