Question 1

If the following word is spelled correctly, write "Correct" as the answer. If not, correctly spell the misspelled word. Kretinism ____________________

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The answer of If the following word is spelled correctly,...

Question 2

Decreased activity of the parathyroid glands is called____________________.

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The answer of Decreased activity of the parathyroid glands is...

Question 3

Which of the following is an exocrine gland?

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A)   Pituitary
B)   Adrenal gland
C)   Thyroid gland
D)   Sweat glandE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Match the terms with their correct category.
a.Anatomy
b.Diagnostic test or procedure
c.Pathology
d.Surgery
e.Nonsurgical therapy
-Glucose-lowering agent

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The answer of Match the terms with their correct category.
a.Anatomy
b.Diagnostic...

Question 5

Why is the hypophysis so named?

Accepted Answer

A)   Because it secretes very few hormones
B)   Because it manufactures no hormones on its own
C)   Because it regulates many body processes
D)   Because it grows under the cerebrumE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

What is the name of structures that have the ability to manufacture chemical substances that are discharged and used in some other part of the body?

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A)   Secretions
B)   Glands
C)   Homeostatics
D)   HormonesE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which term means potent chemical regulators that have many effects throughout the body, including many aspects of fever and pain as well as the symptoms of severe menstrual cramps?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adrenocorticotropins
B)   Melatonins
C)   Prostaglandins
D)   ThymosinsE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

What is using the hands in the physical examination of the thyroid gland called?

Accepted Answer

A)   Observation
B)   Radiography
C)   Sonography
D)   PalpationE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following does not describe exocrine glands?

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A)   Ductless
B)   Manufacture substances that are used elsewhere
C)   May empty onto an external body surface
D)   May empty onto an internal body surfaceE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is a probable way of dealing with hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thyroiditis
B)   Thyrotoxicosis
C)   Thyroidectomy
D)   ThyroxineE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Ketones in the urine refers to____________________.

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The answer of Ketones in the urine refers to____________________....

Question 12

Which term means stability in the normal body state?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cachexia
B)   Homeostasis
C)   Somatomegaly
D)   SomesthesiaE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following has both an endocrine and exocrine function?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adrenal glands
B)   Thyroid
C)   Pituitary
D)   PancreasE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which term represents pharmacotherapy to treat hypofunctioning adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

A)   Corticosteroids
B)   Hypertrichosis
C)   Analgesics
D)   Alpha-glucosidase inhibitorsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Syllables are shown for the following term. Indicate the primary accented syllable in the term by typing which numbered syllable receives the primary accent: 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Gonadotropin (g  -nuh-d  -tr  -pin)

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The answer of Syllables are shown for the following term....

Question 16

Which gland produces thymosin, the hormone that regulates production of lymphocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adrenal
B)   Pituitary
C)   Thymus
D)   ThyroidE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

What is the cloudy fluid secreted by the mammary gland the first few days after giving birth?

Accepted Answer

A)   Colostrum
B)   Lactogen
C)   Oxytocin
D)   VarixE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

If the following word is spelled correctly, write "Correct" as the answer. If not, correctly spell the misspelled word. Hyperglycemia ____________________

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The answer of If the following word is spelled correctly,...

Question 19

What does the term goiter mean?

Accepted Answer

A)   An abnormal lump in the breast
B)   An enlarged thyroid
C)   A condition brought about by hypoinsulinism
D)   A condition brought about by hypoadrenalismE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

What is the function of melanocyte-stimulating hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stimulates the rate of growth
B)   Stimulates dispersion of melanin
C)   Stimulates secretion of the thyroid gland
D)   Stimulates secretion of the adrenalsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Exam 12: Endocrine System

What is the cloudy fluid secreted by the mammary gland the first few days after giving birth?

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Decreased activity of the parathyroid glands is called____________________.

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Why is the hypophysis so named?

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Match the terms with their correct category. a.Anatomy b.Diagnostic test or procedure c.Pathology d.Surgery e.Nonsurgical therapy -Glucose-lowering agent

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Which gland produces thymosin, the hormone that regulates production of lymphocytes?

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What is using the hands in the physical examination of the thyroid gland called?

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What is the name of structures that have the ability to manufacture chemical substances that are discharged and used in some other part of the body?

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What is the function of melanocyte-stimulating hormone?

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Ketones in the urine refers to____________________.

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If the following word is spelled correctly, write "Correct" as the answer. If not, correctly spell the misspelled word. Hyperglycemia ____________________

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Which of the following does not describe exocrine glands?

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Which of the following has both an endocrine and exocrine function?

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Which term means potent chemical regulators that have many effects throughout the body, including many aspects of fever and pain as well as the symptoms of severe menstrual cramps?

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What does the term goiter mean?

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Which of the following is a probable way of dealing with hyperthyroidism?

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If the following word is spelled correctly, write "Correct" as the answer. If not, correctly spell the misspelled word. Kretinism ____________________

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Which term represents pharmacotherapy to treat hypofunctioning adrenal glands?

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Syllables are shown for the following term. Indicate the primary accented syllable in the term by typing which numbered syllable receives the primary accent: 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Gonadotropin (g -nuh-d -tr -pin)

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Which term means stability in the normal body state?

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Which of the following is an exocrine gland?

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