Question 1

The pituitary gland is sometimes referred to as the master gland.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A combining form that means sugar is ________.

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Question 3

Thyroxine and triiodothyronine work to:

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A)  regulate calcium levels in the body.
B)  regulate glucose levels in the body.
C)  regulate sodium levels in the body.
D)  regulate the body's metabolic rate.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Panhypopituitarism is a deficiency in all the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following glands is NOT an endocrine gland?

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A)  lymph gland
B)  pituitary gland
C)  thyroid gland
D)  pineal glandE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Addison's disease is caused by:

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A)  hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex.
B)  hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex.
C)  hyposecretion of the thyroid gland.
D)  hypersecretion of the thyroid gland.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

A medical term that means abnormal condition of thyroid poisoning is ________.

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Question 8

The combining form that means thymus gland is ________.

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Question 9

Prolactin stimulates cells to grow larger and divide more rapidly.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which hormone promotes the kidneys to reabsorb water?

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin
B)  luteinizing hormone
C)  antidiuretic hormone
D)  prolactinE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

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 ducts.
D)  Hormones are chemicals that act on their target organs.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following conditions is characterized by being abnormally short in height?

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A)  dwarfism
B)  congenital hypothyroidism
C)  acromegaly
D)  gigantismE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

A medical term that means thymus inflammation is ________.

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Question 14

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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A)  follicle-stimulating hormone-targets gonads
B)  prolactin-targets breasts
C)  thyroid-stimulating hormone-targets thyroid
D)  adrenocorticotropic hormone-targets adrenal medullaE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following terms refers to having an excessive amount of hair?

Accepted Answer

A)  edema
B)  exophthalmos
C)  gynecomastia
D)  hirsutismE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Cushing's syndrome is caused by:

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A)  hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex.
B)  hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex.
C)  hyposecretion of the thyroid gland.
D)  hypersecretion of the thyroid gland.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of diabetes mellitus?

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A)  peripheral neuropathy
B)  ketoacidosis
C)  hirsutism
D)  retinopathyE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following terms refers to the condition in which the body tissues contain excessive amounts of fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  edema
B)  exophthalmos
C)  gynecomastia
D)  hirsutismE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Explain the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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Type 1 diabetes mellitus:
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Question 20

A medical term that means study of the endocrine system is ________.

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Exam 11: Endocrine System

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Which hormone promotes the kidneys to reabsorb water?

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

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Thyroxine and triiodothyronine work to:

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Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of diabetes mellitus?

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The pituitary gland is sometimes referred to as the master gland.

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Cushing's syndrome is caused by:

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Which of the following terms refers to having an excessive amount of hair?

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A medical term that means study of the endocrine system is ________.

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Addison's disease is caused by:

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The combining form that means thymus gland is ________.

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A medical term that means abnormal condition of thyroid poisoning is ________.

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Which of the following terms refers to the condition in which the body tissues contain excessive amounts of fluid?

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Prolactin stimulates cells to grow larger and divide more rapidly.

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Panhypopituitarism is a deficiency in all the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland.

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A medical term that means thymus inflammation is ________.

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Which of the following glands is NOT an endocrine gland?

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Which of the following conditions is characterized by being abnormally short in height?

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Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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A combining form that means sugar is ________.

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