Endocrine System Quizs

parathyroidectomy

• Surgical removal of one or more of the parathyroid glands

• A procedure to increase calcium levels in the blood

• A type of thyroid surgery unrelated to parathyroid glands

• A diagnostic test for parathyroid hormone levels

myxedema

• A deficiency of thyroid secretion

• An excess of thyroid secretion

• A type of autoimmune disorder

• A condition related to adrenal insufficiency

gynecomastia

• Excessive mammary development in the male

• A condition characterized by male infertility

• An increase in testosterone levels in males

• A type of breast cancer in men

hypoglycemia

• A condition caused by abnormally low concentration of sugar in the blood

• A condition characterized by high blood sugar levels

• A type of diabetes that affects insulin production

• A temporary increase in blood sugar levels after eating

insulinoma

• A benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia

• A malignant tumor of the liver that causes hyperglycemia

• An autoimmune disorder affecting insulin production

• A genetic condition leading to insulin resistance

steroid

• A type of carbohydrate that provides energy to the body

• A hormone that helps control inflammation, immune functions, and the ability to withstand illness and injury

• A protein that aids in muscle growth and repair

• A vitamin that supports bone health

pituitary adenoma

• A malignant tumor of the pituitary gland

• A benign tumor of the pituitary gland

• A type of brain aneurysm

• An infection of the pituitary gland

prolactinoma

• A malignant tumor of the pituitary gland that causes it to produce too much prolactin

• A benign tumor of the pituitary gland that causes it to produce too much prolactin

• A type of brain cancer that affects hormone production

• An infection of the pituitary gland that leads to hormonal imbalance

Addison's disease

• A genetic disorder affecting the adrenal glands

• An autoimmune disorder caused by failure of adrenal cortex function

• A viral infection leading to adrenal insufficiency

• A bacterial infection of the adrenal glands

pheochromocytoma

• A benign tumor of the adrenal gland

• A malignant tumor of the pancreas

• A type of adrenal insufficiency

• A genetic disorder affecting the kidneys