Question 1

A medical term that means too much thirst is ____________________.

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Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding the testes or its hormone is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The single testis is located in the scrotum of males.
B)  Testes are responsible for sperm production.
C)  Testes secrete testosterone.
D)  Testosterone is the male sex hormone.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

A medical term that means pertaining to the thymus gland is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A medical term that means pertaining to...

Question 4

Which of the following diagnostic procedures can be used to measure the levels of hormones in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  fasting blood sugar
B)  radioactive iodine uptake
C)  radioimmunoassay
D)  glucose tolerance testE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding endocrine glands is NOT true?

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A)  The endocrine system is instrumental in maintaining homeostasis.
B)  The endocrine system is a collection of glands.
C)  Endocrine glands secrete hormones into their target organs.
D)  Hormones are chemicals that act on their target organs.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Feminization may develop in a male due to problems with the:

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A)  pituitary gland
B)  thyroid gland
C)  adrenal gland
D)  testesE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding diabetes insipidus is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  One symptom is insufficient antidiuretic hormone.
B)  It is a disease of the pancreas.
C)  Polyuria is a symptom.
D)  Polydipsia is a symptom.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

A medical term that means pertaining to the adrenal glands is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A medical term that means pertaining to...

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding the parathyroid glands is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are four parathyroid glands.
B)  The parathyroid gland secretes parathyroid hormone.
C)  Parathyroid hormone lowers blood levels of calcium.
D)  Parathyroid glands are on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

A medical term that means adrenal gland disease is ____________________.

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Question 11

A medical term that means pertaining to the testes is ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A medical term that means pertaining to...

Question 12

A combining form other than adrenal/o that means adrenal glands is ____________________.

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Question 13

Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The term adrenallectomy is spelled correctly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which term refers to bulging eyeballs?

Accepted Answer

A)  edema
B)  exophthalmos
C)  thyrotoxicosis
D)  tetanyE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

A medical term that means endocrine system disease is ____________________.

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The answer of A medical term that means endocrine system...

Question 17

Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  growth hormone
B)  melatonin
C)  thyroid stimulating hormone
D)  prolactinE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Graves disease is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypersecretion of the thyroid
B)  hyposecretion of the thyroid
C)  hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex
D)  hyposecretion of the adrenal cortexE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The term polydipsia is spelled correctly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A medical term that means surgical removal of the thyroid is ____________________.

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Exam 15: Endocrinology: Endocrine System

Which of the following statements regarding the parathyroid glands is NOT true?

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Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the pituitary gland?

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A medical term that means surgical removal of the thyroid is ____________________.

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Graves disease is caused by:

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The term adrenallectomy is spelled correctly.

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A medical term that means pertaining to the thymus gland is ____________________.

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Feminization may develop in a male due to problems with the:

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A medical term that means adrenal gland disease is ____________________.

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A medical term that means too much thirst is ____________________.

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The term polydipsia is spelled correctly.

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A medical term that means endocrine system disease is ____________________.

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Which of the following statements regarding the testes or its hormone is NOT true?

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Which of the following statements regarding endocrine glands is NOT true?

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A combining form other than adrenal/o that means adrenal glands is ____________________.

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Which term refers to bulging eyeballs?

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Which of the following diagnostic procedures can be used to measure the levels of hormones in the blood?

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A medical term that means pertaining to the testes is ________________.

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Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

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Which of the following statements regarding diabetes insipidus is NOT true?

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A medical term that means pertaining to the adrenal glands is ____________________.

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