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WorksheetsMT11 Endocrine
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
The name "endocrine" indicates that this system's primary function is to
secrete substances within the body
cleanse the blood
filter wastes from fluids
maintain blood pressure
The chemical messengers produced and released by the endocrine system are
hormones
carbohydrates
proteins
lipids
The term hypersecretion indicates that the body is producing __________ of a hormone.
too much
too little
just the right amount
no measurable amount
The name pheochromocytoma indicates that this adrenal gland tumor appears to have _____________.
darkly colored cells
phosphorescent cells
philadelphia chromosomes
multi-colored cells
Someone experiencing hypoglycemia might need to take _______ to relieve their symptoms.
insulin
a food containing sugar
protein
their temperature
Which of the following symptoms of diabetes mellitus is mismatched with its medical term?
polydipsia = excessive thirst
polyuria = excessive urination
hyperglycemia = high blood glucose levels
oliguria = excessive urination
If the parathyroid glands were to be removed during a thyroidectomy, the patient would be likely to experience
hypocalcemia
hypercalcemia
hyperparathyroidism
hypothyroidism
People who have trouble falling asleep at night might ask their doctor about taking supplements of which pineal gland hormone?
melatonin
T3
PTH
calcitonin
Growth hormone is also known as
somatotropin
acromegaly
hypothalamus
T3
An increase in the size of extremities, such as the hands and nose, is known as
acromegaly
gigantism
pituitary dwarfism
achondroplasia
A patient reports a swelling in the neck and symptoms of lethargy. They may be diagnoses as having
thyromegaly
thyroid atrophy
thymectomy
adrenocarcinoma
One symptom of hyperseretion of thyroid hormone is outward extrusion of the eyeballs. This is known as
exophthalmos
endophthalmos
ophthalmologic hypertrophy
goiter
When someone says they have a "slow metabolism" along with symptoms of lethargy, muscle aches, and weight gain, they may be experiencing
hypothyroidism
hyperthyroidism
hypocalcemia
hyperglycemia
The medical specialty that diagnoses and treat hormonal disorders is called
endocrinology
urology
neurology
nephrology
The organs of the endocrine system are
glands
tisues
cells
nerves
