Medical Terminology Endocrine Quiz #2

What is cretinism?

• A condition of severely stunted growth due to thyroid hormone deficiency

• A type of diabetes

• Enlargement of the thyroid gland

• An autoimmune disorder

What characterizes diabetes mellitus?

• Low blood sugar levels

• Hyperglycemia from insulin defects

• Enlargement of the thyroid gland

• Excessive sweating

What is diabetic retinopathy?

• Enlargement of the thyroid gland

• Damage to blood vessels in the retina due to diabetes

• A condition where eyes protrude

• A type of hormone secretion

What does DM stand for?

• Diabetes mellitus

• Diabetic retinopathy

• Dietary minerals

• Digestive metabolism

What role do electrolytes play in the body?

• Increase blood sugar

• Maintain fluid balance

• Cause hyperthyroidism

• Stimulate hormone secretion

What do endocrine glands do?

• Secrete hormones

• Produce digestive juices

• Increase blood sugar

• Cause goiter

What is the function of exocrine glands?

• Secrete hormones

• Release substances like sweat and saliva

• Increase blood sugar

• Cause diabetes

What is exophthalmos?

• Enlargement of the thyroid gland

• Protrusion of one or both eyes

• A type of diabetes

• A hormone deficiency

What is FBS?

• Fasting blood sugar

• Fluid balance system

• Fatty body secretion

• Frequent blood sampling

What is gestational diabetes mellitus?

• Diabetes during pregnancy

• A type of thyroid disorder

• A condition of eye protrusion

• A hormone deficiency