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MT11 Endocrine

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

secrete substances within the body

b)

cleanse the blood

c)

filter wastes from fluids

d)

maintain blood pressure

2.

The chemical messengers produced and released by the endocrine system are

a)

hormones

b)

carbohydrates

c)

proteins

d)

lipids

3.

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

a)

too much

b)

too little

c)

just the right amount

d)

no measurable amount

4.

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

a)

darkly colored cells

b)

phosphorescent cells

c)

philadelphia chromosomes

d)

multi-colored cells

5.

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

a)

insulin

b)

a food containing sugar

c)

protein

d)

their temperature

6.

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

a)

polydipsia = excessive thirst

b)

polyuria = excessive urination

c)

hyperglycemia = high blood glucose levels

d)

oliguria = excessive urination

7.

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

a)

hypocalcemia

b)

hypercalcemia

c)

hyperparathyroidism

d)

hypothyroidism

8.

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

a)

melatonin

b)

T3

c)

PTH

d)

calcitonin

9.

Growth hormone is also known as

a)

somatotropin

b)

acromegaly

c)

hypothalamus

d)

T3

10.

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

a)

acromegaly

b)

gigantism

c)

pituitary dwarfism

d)

achondroplasia

11.

A patient reports a swelling in the neck and symptoms of lethargy. They may be diagnoses as having

a)

thyromegaly

b)

thyroid atrophy

c)

thymectomy

d)

adrenocarcinoma

12.

One symptom of hyperseretion of thyroid hormone is outward extrusion of the eyeballs. This is known as

a)

exophthalmos

b)

endophthalmos

c)

ophthalmologic hypertrophy

d)

goiter

13.

When someone says they have a "slow metabolism" along with symptoms of lethargy, muscle aches, and weight gain, they may be experiencing

a)

hypothyroidism

b)

hyperthyroidism

c)

hypocalcemia

d)

hyperglycemia

14.

The medical specialty that diagnoses and treat hormonal disorders is called

a)

endocrinology

b)

urology

c)

neurology

d)

nephrology

15.

The organs of the endocrine system are

a)

glands

b)

tisues

c)

cells

d)

nerves