Medical Terminology Quiz 15 and 7

Which gland is located at the base of the brain and is often called the 'master gland'?

• Adrenal

• Pituitary

• Pineal

• Thyroid

Excessive hair growth in women due to hormonal imbalance is called:

• Goiter

• Hirsutism

• Acromegaly

• Hypocalcemia

An autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells causes:

• Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1)

• Diabetes Insipidus

• Cushing Syndrome

• Hypoadrenalism

Which condition involves enlargement of the extremities due to excess growth hormone?

• Goiter

• Acromegaly

• Adenocarcinoma

• Exophthalmos

Which term refers to outward bulging of the eyes, often seen in hyperthyroidism?

• Goiter

• Exophthalmos

• Hypoadrenalism

• Necrosis

Which condition results from prolonged exposure to high cortisol levels?

• Hypocalcemia

• Cushing Syndrome

• Diabetes Insipidus

• Aplastic Anemia

Which test measures how well the body processes sugar over time?

• Anticoagulant Test

• Glucose Tolerance Test

• Platelet Count

• Prophylaxis

Low calcium in the blood is called:

• Hypoadrenalism

• Hypocalcemia

• Macrocytosis

• Hypothyroidism

A cancer arising from glandular tissue is called:

• Leukemia

• Adenocarcinoma

• Lymphoma

• Sickle Cell Anemia

A severe allergic reaction that can cause difficulty breathing is known as:

• Prophylaxis

• Anaphylaxis

• Allergies

• Hemophilia