Question 1

Chemical messengers used by the endocrine system to regulate body functions are

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A)   hormones.
B)   neurotransmitters.
C)   chemotherapeutic agents.
D)   cytokines.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The combining form for "gland" is

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A)   aden/o.
B)   adren/o.
C)   gonad/o.
D)   cortic/o.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Hypersecretion of hGH from the anterior pituitary during childhood, leading to excessive growth, is

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A)   GHD.
B)   gigantism.
C)   diabetes insipidus.
D)   Simmonds disease.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The hypophysis is also termed the master gland.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Deficiency of calcium in the blood is

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A)   hypocalcemia.
B)   hypokalemia.
C)   hypoglycemia.
D)   hyponatremia.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Aldosterone regulates blood volume, blood pressure, and

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A)   calcium.
B)   vitamins.
C)   electrolytes.
D)   sex hormones.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Removal of the gland that includes the islets of Langerhans is

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A)   parathyroidectomy.
B)   hypophysectomy.
C)   pancreatectomy.
D)   adrenalectomy.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Which disease was previously called NIDDM?

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A)   Type 1 diabetes
B)   Type 2 diabetes
C)   Hyperinsulinism
D)   Diabetes insipidusE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which is used to treat diabetes mellitus?

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A)   Corticosteroids
B)   Insulin replacement therapy
C)   Thyroid hormone replacement
D)   Vasopressin, desmopressin acetateE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which hormone stimulates growth of long bones and skeletal muscle and converts proteins to glucose?

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A)   TSH
B)   PRL
C)   ACTH
D)   STHE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Resection of the parathyroid gland is

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A)   parathyroidectomy.
B)   hypophysectomy.
C)   thyroidectomy.
D)   adenectomy.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Deficient insulin production associated with obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and family history is

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A)   hyperinsulinism.
B)   type 1 diabetes.
C)   type 2 diabetes.
D)   diabetes insipidus.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

When low levels of calcium are detected in the bloodstream, parathyroid hormone is released.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Deficiency of sugar in the blood is

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A)   hypocalcemia.
B)   hypokalemia.
C)   hypoglycemia.
D)   hyponatremia.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Excision of the pituitary gland is

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A)   parathyroidectomy.
B)   hypophysectomy.
C)   thyroidectomy.
D)   adenectomy.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Excision of an adrenal gland is

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A)   adenectomy.
B)   adrenalectomy.
C)   adenotomy.
D)   adrenotomy.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Which is a test that measures the body's response to a concentrated glucose solution and that may be used to diagnose diabetes mellitus?

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A)   RIA
B)   RAI
C)   OGTT
D)   TFTsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

The adrenal glands are located below the kidneys.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Excessive sodium in the blood is

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A)   hypercalcemia.
B)   hyperglycemia.
C)   hyperkalemia.
D)   hypernatremia.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Enlargement of the extremities is called

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A)   gigantism.
B)   growth hormone deficiency.
C)   acromegaly.
D)   tetany.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 14: Endocrine System

Resection of the parathyroid gland is

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Enlargement of the extremities is called

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Which is used to treat diabetes mellitus?

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Removal of the gland that includes the islets of Langerhans is

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The combining form for "gland" is

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Hypersecretion of hGH from the anterior pituitary during childhood, leading to excessive growth, is

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Chemical messengers used by the endocrine system to regulate body functions are

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Deficient insulin production associated with obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and family history is

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Excision of an adrenal gland is

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Deficiency of sugar in the blood is

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Which hormone stimulates growth of long bones and skeletal muscle and converts proteins to glucose?

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The adrenal glands are located below the kidneys.

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When low levels of calcium are detected in the bloodstream, parathyroid hormone is released.

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Which disease was previously called NIDDM?

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Deficiency of calcium in the blood is

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Which is a test that measures the body's response to a concentrated glucose solution and that may be used to diagnose diabetes mellitus?

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Aldosterone regulates blood volume, blood pressure, and

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The hypophysis is also termed the master gland.

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Excessive sodium in the blood is

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Excision of the pituitary gland is

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