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Medical Terminology Ch. #13 "Endocrine System"

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

acr/o

a)

adrenal glands

b)

extremities

c)

sugar

d)

thirst

e)

to secrete

2.

adren/o

a)

adrenal glands

b)

extremities

c)

sugar

d)

thirst

e)

to secrete

3.

crin/o

a)

adrenal glands

b)

extremities

c)

sugar

d)

thirst

e)

to secrete

4.

-dipsia

a)

adrenal glands

b)

extremities

c)

sugar

d)

thirst

e)

to secrete

5.

glyc/o

a)

adrenal glands

b)

extremities

c)

sugar

d)

thirst

e)

to secrete

6.

gonad/o

a)

condition

b)

gonad

c)

pancreas

d)

parathyroid

e)

pineal

7.

-ism

a)

condition

b)

gonad

c)

pancreas

d)

parathyroid

e)

pineal

8.

pancreat/o

a)

condition

b)

gonad

c)

pancreas

d)

parathyroid

e)

pineal

9.

parathyroid/o

a)

condition

b)

gonad

c)

pancreas

d)

parathyroid

e)

pineal

10.

pineal/o

a)

condition

b)

gonad

c)

pancreas

d)

parathyroid

e)

pineal

11.

pituitar/o

a)

body

b)

many

c)

pituitary

d)

thymus, soul

e)

thyroid

12.

poly-

a)

body

b)

many

c)

pituitary

d)

thymus, soul

e)

thyroid

13.

somat/o

a)

body

b)

many

c)

pituitary

d)

thymus, soul

e)

thyroid

14.

thym/o

a)

body

b)

many

c)

pituitary

d)

thymus, soul

e)

thyroid

15.

thyr/o, thyroid/o

a)

body

b)

many

c)

pituitary

d)

thymus, soul

e)

thyroid

16.

glucose

a)

also known as blood sugar

b)

excessive hunger

c)

excessive thirst

d)

excessive urination

e)

the form in which the liver stores the excess glucose

17.

glycogen

a)

also known as blood sugar

b)

excessive hunger

c)

excessive thirst

d)

excessive urination

e)

the form in which the liver stores the excess glucose

18.

polydipsia

a)

also known as blood sugar

b)

excessive hunger

c)

excessive thirst

d)

excessive urination

e)

the form in which the liver stores the excess glucose

19.

polyphagia

a)

also known as blood sugar

b)

excessive hunger

c)

excessive thirst

d)

excessive urination

e)

the form in which the liver stores the excess glucose

20.

polyuria

a)

also known as blood sugar

b)

excessive hunger

c)

excessive thirst

d)

excessive urination

e)

the form in which the liver stores the excess glucose

21.

hypercrinism

a)

abnormally high blood glucose

b)

abnormally low blood glucose

c)

deficiency of thyroid secretion

d)

excessive secretion of any gland

e)

excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream

22.

hyperglycemia

a)

abnormally high blood glucose

b)

abnormally low blood glucose

c)

deficiency of thyroid secretion

d)

excessive secretion of any gland

e)

excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream

23.

hyperthyroidism

a)

abnormally high blood glucose

b)

abnormally low blood glucose

c)

deficiency of thyroid secretion

d)

excessive secretion of any gland

e)

excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream

24.

hypoglycemia

a)

abnormally high blood glucose

b)

abnormally low blood glucose

c)

deficiency of thyroid secretion

d)

excessive secretion of any gland

e)

excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream

25.

hypothyroidism

a)

abnormally high blood glucose

b)

abnormally low blood glucose

c)

deficiency of thyroid secretion

d)

excessive secretion of any gland

e)

excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream

26.

pancreatalgia

a)

any disorder of pituitary function

b)

benign tumor of the adrenal medulla

c)

inflammation of the pancreas

d)

pain in the pancreas

e)

surgical removal of the pineal body

27.

pancreatitis

a)

any disorder of pituitary function

b)

benign tumor of the adrenal medulla

c)

inflammation of the pancreas

d)

pain in the pancreas

e)

surgical removal of the pineal body

28.

pheochromocytoma

a)

any disorder of pituitary function

b)

benign tumor of the adrenal medulla

c)

inflammation of the pancreas

d)

pain in the pancreas

e)

surgical removal of the pineal body

29.

pinealectomy

a)

any disorder of pituitary function

b)

benign tumor of the adrenal medulla

c)

inflammation of the pancreas

d)

pain in the pancreas

e)

surgical removal of the pineal body

30.

pituitarism

a)

any disorder of pituitary function

b)

benign tumor of the adrenal medulla

c)

inflammation of the pancreas

d)

pain in the pancreas

e)

surgical removal of the pineal body

31.

acromegaly

a)

abnormal enlargement of the extremities

b)

abnormal overgrowth of the body

c)

arrested physical and mental development

d)

benign tumor of the pituitary gland

e)

female hormone

32.

cretinism

a)

abnormal enlargement of the extremities

b)

abnormal overgrowth of the body

c)

arrested physical and mental development

d)

benign tumor of the pituitary gland

e)

female hormone

33.

gigantism

a)

abnormal enlargement of the extremities

b)

abnormal overgrowth of the body

c)

arrested physical and mental development

d)

benign tumor of the pituitary gland

e)

female hormone

34.

progesterone

a)

abnormal enlargement of the extremities

b)

abnormal overgrowth of the body

c)

arrested physical and mental development

d)

benign tumor of the pituitary gland

e)

female hormone

35.

prolactinoma

a)

abnormal enlargement of the extremities

b)

abnormal overgrowth of the body

c)

arrested physical and mental development

d)

benign tumor of the pituitary gland

e)

female hormone

36.

Which hormone is produced in the testes

a)

Insulin

b)

Adrenalin

c)

Testosterone

d)

Thyroxine

37.

Where is insulin produced

a)

Liver

b)

Heart

c)

Pancreas

d)

Pineal gland

38.

Which hormone controls the metabolic rate?

a)

Adrenalin

b)

Thyroxin

c)

Insulin

d)

Testosterone

39.

Which hormone is involved in regulating blood glucose levels?

a)

Thyroxine

b)

Oestrogen

c)

Testosterone

d)

Insulin

40.

Which gland(s) is sometimes referred to as the master gland?

a)

Adrenal

b)

Pituitary

c)

Testes

d)

Ovaries

41.

Gland that controls fight or flight response

a)

pituitary

b)

thyroid

c)

thymus

d)

adrenal

42.

Controls your blood sugar

a)

thyroid

b)

pancreas

c)

adrenals

d)

kidneys

43.
Gigantism results from abnormal secretion of what hormone?
a)
Estrogen
b)
Androgen
c)
Somatotropin
d)
Epinephrine
44.
A goiter is an enlargement of what gland?
a)
Pituitary
b)
Adrenal
c)
Mammary
d)
Thyroid
45.
Which of the following anterior pituitary hormones stimulates growth of long bones?
a)
Prolactin
b)
Thyrotropin
c)
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
d)
Human growth hormone
46.
Which of the following anterior pituitary hormones stimulates Cortisol production?
a)
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
b)
Insulin like growth factors
c)
Luteinizing hormone
d)
Prolactin
47.
Progesterone is responsible for?
a)
Regulation of menstrual cycle
b)
Release of glucocorticoids
c)
Increase blood sugar level
d)
Decrease stress level
48.
An organ that produces secretions called hormones is known as a :
a)
chemical
b)
gland
c)
hormone
d)
duct
49.

chemical thyroidectomy

a)

The hormone ____________________ is secreted by fat cells.

b)

The hormone ____________________, which is secreted by the thyroid, influences the rate of metabolism.

c)

____________________ disease is a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone.

d)

A/An ____________________ ____________________ is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland that causes excess hormone secretion.

e)

A/An ____________________ ____________________ is the administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells.

50.

thyroxine

a)

The hormone ____________________ is secreted by fat cells.

b)

The hormone ____________________, which is secreted by the thyroid, influences the rate of metabolism.

c)

____________________ disease is a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone.

d)

A/An ____________________ ____________________ is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland that causes excess hormone secretion.

e)

A/An ____________________ ____________________ is the administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells.

51.

Addison's

a)

The hormone ____________________ is secreted by fat cells.

b)

The hormone ____________________, which is secreted by the thyroid, influences the rate of metabolism.

c)

____________________ disease is a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone.

d)

A/An ____________________ ____________________ is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland that causes excess hormone secretion.

e)

A/An ____________________ ____________________ is the administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells.

52.

pituitary adenoma

a)

The hormone ____________________ is secreted by fat cells.

b)

The hormone ____________________, which is secreted by the thyroid, influences the rate of metabolism.

c)

____________________ disease is a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone.

d)

A/An ____________________ ____________________ is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland that causes excess hormone secretion.

e)

A/An ____________________ ____________________ is the administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells.

53.

leptin

a)

The hormone ____________________ is secreted by fat cells.

b)

The hormone ____________________, which is secreted by the thyroid, influences the rate of metabolism.

c)

____________________ disease is a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone.

d)

A/An ____________________ ____________________ is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland that causes excess hormone secretion.

e)

A/An ____________________ ____________________ is the administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells.

54.

The ____________________ hormone stimulates ovulation in the female and production of the female sex hormone progesterone. In the male, it stimulates the secretion of testosterone.

a)

adrenalitis

b)

Conn's

c)

luteinizing

d)

Diabetes insipidus

e)

calcitonin

55.

Inflammation of the adrenal glands is known as ____________________.

a)

adrenalitis

b)

Conn's

c)

luteinizing

d)

Diabetes insipidus

e)

calcitonin

56.

The hormone ____________________ works with the parathyroid hormone to regulate calcium levels in the blood and tissues.

a)

adrenalitis

b)

Conn's

c)

luteinizing

d)

Diabetes insipidus

e)

calcitonin

57.

____________________ ____________________ is a condition caused by insufficient production of the antidiuretic hormone or by the inability of the kidneys to respond to the antidiuretic hormone.

a)

adrenalitis

b)

Conn's

c)

luteinizing

d)

Diabetes insipidus

e)

calcitonin

58.

____________________ syndrome is a disorder of the adrenal glands due to excessive production of aldosterone.

a)

adrenalitis

b)

Conn's

c)

luteinizing

d)

Diabetes insipidus

e)

calcitonin

59.

A/An ____________________ ____________________ is a minimally invasive procedure to surgically remove one or both adrenal glands.

a)

laparoscopic adrenalectomy

b)

gynecomastia

c)

hyperinsulinism

d)

oxytocin

e)

Myxedema

60.

The hormone ____________________ is secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth.

a)

laparoscopic adrenalectomy

b)

gynecomastia

c)

hyperinsulinism

d)

oxytocin

e)

Myxedema

61.

A condition marked by the excessive secretion of insulin is known as _________________________.

a)

laparoscopic adrenalectomy

b)

gynecomastia

c)

hyperinsulinism

d)

oxytocin

e)

Myxedema

62.

____________________, an adult form of hypothyroidism, has symptoms that include an enlarged tongue and puffiness of the hands and face.

a)

laparoscopic adrenalectomy

b)

gynecomastia

c)

hyperinsulinism

d)

oxytocin

e)

Myxedema

63.

The condition of excessive mammary development in the male is known as ____________________.

a)

laparoscopic adrenalectomy

b)

gynecomastia

c)

hyperinsulinism

d)

oxytocin

e)

Myxedema

64.

The ____________________ hormone maintains the water balance within the body by promoting the reabsorption of water through the kidneys.

a)

electrolytes

b)

aldosteronism

c)

Diabetes mellitus

d)

antidiuretic

e)

Cushing's

65.

The mineral substances that are normally found in the blood, such as sodium and potassium, are known as ____________________.

a)

electrolytes

b)

aldosteronism

c)

Diabetes mellitus

d)

antidiuretic

e)

Cushing's

66.

____________________ syndrome is caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol.

a)

electrolytes

b)

aldosteronism

c)

Diabetes mellitus

d)

antidiuretic

e)

Cushing's

67.

An abnormality of electrolyte balance caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone is known as ____________________.

a)

electrolytes

b)

aldosteronism

c)

Diabetes mellitus

d)

antidiuretic

e)

Cushing's

68.

____________________ ____________________ is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.

a)

electrolytes

b)

aldosteronism

c)

Diabetes mellitus

d)

antidiuretic

e)

Cushing's

69.

The hormone ____________________ has an anti-inflammatory action and regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body.

a)

fructosamine

b)

exophthalmos

c)

cortisol

d)

insulinoma

e)

Hashimoto's

70.

The medical term ____________________ describes an abnormal protrusion of the eyes.

a)

fructosamine

b)

exophthalmos

c)

cortisol

d)

insulinoma

e)

Hashimoto's

71.

____________________ thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks thyroid tissue.

a)

fructosamine

b)

exophthalmos

c)

cortisol

d)

insulinoma

e)

Hashimoto's

72.

The ____________________ blood test is administered to patients with diabetes to measure average glucose levels over the past 3 weeks.

a)

fructosamine

b)

exophthalmos

c)

cortisol

d)

insulinoma

e)

Hashimoto's

73.

A/An ____________________ is a benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia.

a)

fructosamine

b)

exophthalmos

c)

cortisol

d)

insulinoma

e)

Hashimoto's

74.

The hormone secreted by the testicles that stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics is known as ____________________.

a)

Norepinephrine

b)

Diabetic retinopathy

c)

interstitial cell-stimulating

d)

estrogen

e)

testosterone

75.

____________________ is both a hormone and a neurohormone that plays an important role in the fight-or-flight response.

a)

Norepinephrine

b)

Diabetic retinopathy

c)

interstitial cell-stimulating

d)

estrogen

e)

testosterone

76.

The ____________________ ____________________-____________________ hormone stimulates ovulation in the female. In the male, it stimulates the secretion of testosterone.

a)

Norepinephrine

b)

Diabetic retinopathy

c)

interstitial cell-stimulating

d)

estrogen

e)

testosterone

77.

____________________ ____________________ occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina of the eye.

a)

Norepinephrine

b)

Diabetic retinopathy

c)

interstitial cell-stimulating

d)

estrogen

e)

testosterone

78.

The female hormone ____________________ is important in the development and maintenance of the female secondary sex characteristics and in the regulation of the menstrual cycle.

a)

Norepinephrine

b)

Diabetic retinopathy

c)

interstitial cell-stimulating

d)

estrogen

e)

testosterone

79.

An inflammation of the thymus gland is known as ____________________.

a)

thymosin

b)

Epinephrine

c)

thymitis

d)

hypercalcemia

e)

Gestational diabetes mellitus

80.

____________________, which is also known as adrenaline and norepinephrine, stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.

a)

thymosin

b)

Epinephrine

c)

thymitis

d)

hypercalcemia

e)

Gestational diabetes mellitus

81.

The condition characterized by abnormally high concentrations of calcium circulating in the blood instead of being stored in the bones is known as ____________________.

a)

thymosin

b)

Epinephrine

c)

thymitis

d)

hypercalcemia

e)

Gestational diabetes mellitus

82.

The hormone ____________________ is secreted by the thymus that stimulates the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells of the immune system.

a)

thymosin

b)

Epinephrine

c)

thymitis

d)

hypercalcemia

e)

Gestational diabetes mellitus

83.

____________________ ____________________ ____________________ is the form of diabetes that occurs during some pregnancies.

a)

thymosin

b)

Epinephrine

c)

thymitis

d)

hypercalcemia

e)

Gestational diabetes mellitus

84.

____________________ disease is an autoimmune disorder that is a form of hyperthyroidism characterized by goiter, exophthalmos, or both.

a)

follicle-stimulating

b)

Graves'

c)

glucagon

d)

thymectomy

e)

Hyperpituitarism

85.

A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of the thymus gland.

a)

follicle-stimulating

b)

Graves'

c)

glucagon

d)

thymectomy

e)

Hyperpituitarism

86.

_________________________ is a pathology that results in the excessive secretion of hormones by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.

a)

follicle-stimulating

b)

Graves'

c)

glucagon

d)

thymectomy

e)

Hyperpituitarism

87.

The hormone ____________________ increases the amount of glucose by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose for release into the bloodstream.

a)

follicle-stimulating

b)

Graves'

c)

glucagon

d)

thymectomy

e)

Hyperpituitarism

88.

The ______________________________ hormone stimulates the secretion of estrogen and the growth of eggs in the ovaries of the female. In the male, it stimulates the production of sperm in the testicles.

a)

follicle-stimulating

b)

Graves'

c)

glucagon

d)

thymectomy

e)

Hyperpituitarism

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