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WorksheetsCH 11 MedTerm - Endocrine
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 59mins
The absorption of Water by the kidney tubules is influenced by _____.
Oxytocin
Antidiuretic hormone
Prolactin
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Which of the following regulates the immune response?
Thymosin
Triiodothyronine
Thyroxine
Calcitonin
An adrenalectomy is defined as _____ the adrenal gland.
An incision in
Creation of an opening in
Reconstruction of
Excision of
Dips/o is a combining form meaning _____.
Male
Gland
Shield
Thirst
Inflammation of the pancreas is called (a) .
The combining form meaning male is _____.
Dips/o
Aden/o
Adren/o
Andr/o
The diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus indicates that the patient _____.
Depends on insulin for survival
Has abnormal levels of Ketone bodies in the blood
Is probably not dependent upon insulin for survival
Has abnormal levels of Ketone bodies in the urine
A drug that raises blood sugar is a / an _____.
Hypoglycemic
Antihyperglycemic
Antihypoglycemic
Antithyroid
The combining form meaning to secrete is (a) .
Thyroid/o and (a) are combining forms for the thyroid gland.
Which of the following measures the body's ability to metabolize carbohydrates?
Fasting blood sugar
Glycohemoglobin
Postprandial blood sugar
Glucose tolerance test
Adrenal virilism is characterized by excessive output of the hormone _____.
Testosterone
Progesterone
Androgen
Estrogen
Carbohydrate and sugar metabolism is regulated by _____.
Progesterone
Androgen
Glucagon
Norepinephrine
The combining form referring to the adrenal gland is _____.
Aden/o
Adren/o
Andr/o
Hormon/o
Hyperthyroidism is also called _____.
Graves disease
Cretinism
Cushing syndrome
Myxedema
FBS is an abbreviation for (a) .
The term that describes excessive growth of hair, especially in unusual places, is _____.
Adrenal virilism
Exophthalmia
Hirsutism
Ketosis
Hypersecretion of growth hormone before puberty that leads to an abnormal growth of Bones is called pituitary (a) .
Protrusion of one or both eyeballs is called (a) .
Cushing syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms caused by excessive levels of _____.
Androgen
Cortisol
Glucose
Sodium
A goiter maybe due to a lack of _____.
Insulin
Iodine
Potassium
Thymosin
The term describing an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood is _____.
Hypersecretion
Hypercalcemia
Hypocalcemia
Hyperkalemia
_____ affects the sympathetic nervous system in stress responses.
Epinephrine
Androgen
Estrogen
Melatonin
A _____ is in an excision of the thyroid gland.
Thyroidectomy
Thymectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Hypophysectomy
_____ hormone stimulates secretion of estrogen and sperm production.
Follicle-stimulating
Thyroid stimulating
Melanocyte
Luteinizing
Polyuria indicates _____.
Sugar in the urine
Ketones in the urine
Increased secretion
Excessive urination
The adrenal glands are next to the _____.
Liver
Spleen
Pancreas
Kidneys
The condition caused by Advanced hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in adults is _____.
Cretinism
Myxedema
Graves disease
Thyrotoxicosis
The medical term for high blood sugar is (a) .
Disproportionate (a) results in an undersized torso and stubby arms and legs.
_____ will eradicate thyroid tumor cells.
Radioactive iodine
Thyroidectomy
Insulin pump
Hormone replacement
(a) is a condition in which the patient is dependent on insulin for survival.
GTT is an abbreviation for (a) .
The abbreviation for diabetic ketoacidosis is (a) .
The thyroid gland helps to regulate _____.
Metabolism
Masculinization
Immune response
Uterine contraction
The medical term describing excessive thirst is (a) .
Myxedema is Advanced (a) .
The parathyroid glands are in the _____.
Base of the brain
Mediastinal cavity
Pancreas
Neck
Hormon/o is a combining form meaning (a) .
(a) (T3), and thyroxine (T4), are known as thyroid hormones.
Electrolyte balance is essential for _____.
Thyroid function
Normal metabolism
Hemoglobin levels
Glandular secretion
The _____ secretes estrogen and progesterone.
Ovaries
Suprarenal gland
Pineal glands
Parathyroid glands
Pituitary gigantism is abnormal growth of the _____ bones.
Short
Long
Sesamoid
Facial
The abbreviation for the test used to measure the level of sugar in the blood is (a) .
The term used to describe the abnormal amount of Ketone bodies in the blood is _____.
Hypoglycemia
Hyperkalemia
Ketosis
Hyperglycemia
Mellitus means _____.
Pancreas
Sugar
Insulin
Disorder
A (a) is often caused by thyroid dysfunction or a tumor of the thyroid gland.
Slow pulse, dry skin, and puffy hands and face are characteristics of _____.
Hyperthyroidism
Thyrotoxicosis
Acromegaly
Hypothyroidism
Andr/o is the combining form meaning _____.
Gland
Adrenal gland
Male
Female
Gluc/o means _____.
Sugar
To secrete
Urge on
Thirst
Which of the following Imaging procedures uses ultrasound to detect endocrine pathology?
Magnetic resonance imaging
Sonographic Imaging
Nuclear Imaging
Computed tomography
The abbreviation for adrenocorticotrophic hormone is (a) .
A transverse radiologic image of the pituitary gland is obtained by _____.
Magnetic resonance imaging
Computed tomography
Nuclear Imaging
Sonography
The condition of the thyroid gland that causes low thyroid levels in the blood, resulting in Sluggishness, slow pulse, and often obesity is _____.
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Acromegaly
Hirsutism
Which gland affects the onset of puberty?
Thymus
Pineal
Testes
Parathyroid
Pancreatectomy is excision of the (a) .
An excessive level of potassium in the blood is _____.
Hypercalcemia
Hypocalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Which of the following hormones affect skin pigmentation?
Prolactin
Growth
Antidiuretic
Melanocyte stimulating
A postprandial blood sugar test measures the level of blood sugar after a (a) .
_____ hormone stimulates breast development and milk production during pregnancy.
Growth
Lactogenic
Luteinizing
Oxytocin
Glucosuria refers to _____.
Secretion of urine
Sugar in the urine
Sugar in the blood
Sugar in the blood and urine
A woman with a beard has _____.
Hirsutism
Exophthalmos
Ketosis
Polydipsia
Enlargement of the thyroid gland is called _____.
A Goiter
Parathyroidism
Thyroidism
Acromegaly
The chemical test most commonly used as a screen for diabetes is _____.
Glucose tolerance test
Postprandial blood sugar
Glycohemoglobin
Urine sugar
The test to measure the level of specific ions in the blood to monitor metabolism is _____.
Glycohemoglobin
Electrolytes
Glucose tolerance test
Postprandial blood sugar
A patient with type (a) diabetes mellitus is dependent on insulin for survival.
Which of the following glands secretes ADH?
Pituitary
Thymus
Pineal
Adenohypophysis
Hyposecretion of the parathyroid gland is called (a) .
Crin/o is a combining form meaning _____.
Pancreas
Ketone bodies
Sugar
To secrete
The medical term for high blood sugar is _____.
Hyperglycemia
Glucosuria
Hypoglycemia
Postprandial
A condition of congenital hypothyroidism that results in a lack of physical and mental development is _____.
Cretinism
Dwarfism
Pituitary gigantism
Acromegaly
The disease characterized by enlarged features and excessive bone growth that is caused by hypersecretion of the pituitary hormone before puberty is _____.
Gigantism
Dwarfism
Acromegaly
Cretinism
(a) describes the condition where there are high levels of sodium ions in the blood.
The condition of abnormal increase in urine output most commonly caused by inadequate secretion of pituitary antidiuretic hormone is _____.
Hyperinsulinism
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Diabetes insipidus
Thyroid uptake and image are produced by using which technology?
Radiography
Nuclear medicine
Sonography
Magnetic resonance imaging
Which of the following is a test to determine the efficiency of glandular secretions?
Ketone study
Electrolytes
Thyroid function study
Phycohemoglobin Assay
A cretin is an individual who lacks which hormone?
Parathyroid
Growth
Testosterone
Thyroid
Insulin is an example of _____.
Radioactive iodine
Antithyroid drug
An antihypoglycemic
An antihyperglycemic
Fasting blood sugar is measured after _____ of not eating.
2 hours
4 hours
6 hours
12 hours
An individual who is short and undersized because of A congenital hypothyroid secretion of the pituitary growth hormone is a/an _____.
Dwarf
Cretin
Giant
Acromegalic
Acromegaly consists of _____.
Enlarged features, especially of the face and hands, caused by hypersecretion of the pituitary hormone before puberty
Excessive secretion of the parathyroid gland
Hypersecretion of the thyroid gland
Enlarged features, especially of the face and hands, caused by hypersecretion of the pituitary hormone after puberty
HRT is an abbreviation for (a) .
PPBS is an abbreviation for (a) .
Nuclear Imaging of the thyroid gland results in which of the following _____?
Thyroid uptake an image testing
Goiter
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Thyromegaly is another name for a/an (a) .
Inadequate antidiuretic hormone causes _____.
Diabetes insipidus
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Polydipsia
Hypokalemia results from which of the following?
Low sodium levels in the blood
Low potassium levels in the blood
Low calcium levels in the blood
Low levels of iron in the blood
Congenital hypothyroidism results in which of the following?
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Dwarfism
Gigantism
Cretinism
Thyrotoxicosis is also called _____?
Hypernatremia
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperkalemia
A measurement of blood sugar levels blood sugar levels after 12 hours of not eating is called (a) .
