Medical Terminology Chapter 13 The Endocrine System

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Medical Terminology: The Endocrine System Quiz

Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to the endocrine system with this comprehensive quiz. Designed for students and professionals in the medical field, it covers important vocabulary and concepts, ensuring you have a strong grasp of this essential topic.

Key features of the quiz include:

  • 60 challenging questions
  • Matching terms and definitions
  • Focus on critical vocabulary for the endocrine system
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Acro/o
Extrmities
Extrmities
Extrmities
Extrmities
Extrmities
Adren/o
Extrmities
Extrmities
Extrmities
Extrmities
Extrmities
Crin/o
Extrmities
Extrmities
Extrmities
Extrmities
Extrmities
-dipsia
Extrmities
Extrmities
Extrmities
Extrmities
Extrmities
Glyc/o
Extrmities
Extrmities
Extrmities
Extrmities
Extrmities
Gonad/o
Gonad
Gonad
Gonad
Gonad
Gonad
-ism
Gonad
Gonad
Gonad
Gonad
Gonad
Pancreat/o
Gonad
Gonad
Gonad
Gonad
Gonad
Parathyroid/o
Gonad
Gonad
Gonad
Gonad
Gonad
Pineal/o
Gonad
Gonad
Gonad
Gonad
Gonad
Pituitar/o
Pituitary
Pituitary
Pituitary
Pituitary
Pituitary
Poly-
Pituitary
Pituitary
Pituitary
Pituitary
Pituitary
Somat/o
Pituitary
Pituitary
Pituitary
Pituitary
Pituitary
Thym/o
Pituitary
Pituitary
Pituitary
Pituitary
Pituitary
Thyr/o, thyroid/o
Pituitary
Pituitary
Pituitary
Pituitary
Pituitary
Glucose
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Insulin
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Polydipsia
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Polyphagia
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Polyuria
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Also known as blood sugar
Growth hormone
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Hyperglycemia
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Hyperthyroidism
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Hypoglycemia
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Hypothyroidism
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
Parathyroidectomy
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Pancreatitis
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Prediabetes
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Puberty
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Steroids
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
Acromegaly
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Cretinism
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Gigantism
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Progesterone
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Prolactinoma
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Which substance is administered to suppress inflammation and as an immunosuppressant?
Cortisone
Insulin
Aldosterone
Anabolic steroids
Which hormone is produced by the pituitary gland?
Melatonin
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Triiodothyronine
Anabolic steroids
The ______ hormone increases pigmentation of the skin.
Lactogenic
Thyroid-stimulating
Melanocyte-stimulating
Melatonin
Which gland secretes the hormone melatonin?
Thymus
Pituitary
Pineal
Adrenal
A pheochromocytoma is a rare, benign tumor of the ______ gland.
Parathyroid
Pituitary
Adrenal
Thyroid
A/An ______ is a relatively rare, life-threatening condition caused by exaggerated hyperthyroidism.
Thyroid carcinoma
Thyroid storm
Hashimoto's disease
Goiter
Which type of diabetes is an insulin resistance disorder?
Type 1 diabetes
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults
Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes insipidus
Which type of medication is administered to slow the ability of the thyroid to produce thyroid homrmones?
Antithyroid drug
Corticosteroids
Aynthetic thyroid hormones
Aldosterone
A/An ______ is the surgical removal of one lobe of the thyroid gland.
Pinealectomy
Hypophysectomy
Pancreatectomy
Lobectomy
Which blood test measures glucose levels 8 to 12 hours after eating and is used to screen for diabetes mellitus?
Oral glucose tolerance test
Fasting blood sugar test
Hemoglobin A1c testing
Fructosamine test
Which condition us also known as diabetic ketoacidosis?
Insulin shock
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Diabetic coma
A ______ uses radioactive iodine administered orally to measure thyroid function.
Thyroid-stimulating hormone assay
Readioactive iodine uptake test
Thyroid scan
radioactive iodine treatment
______ are man-made substances that are chemically related to male sex hormones and are sometimes used illegally to build muscle mass.
Androgens
Neurohormones
Anabolic steroids
Human growth hormone
Which condition is also known as thyromegaly?
Goiter
Hyperparathyroidism
Thyroid carcinoma
Hypergonadism
Which hormone is also known as prolactin?
Luteinizing hormone
Lactogenic hormone
Interstitial cell-stimulating hormone
Oxytocin
The ______ works with the hormone calcitonin to regulate calcium levels in the blood and tissues.
Parathyroid hormone
Thyroxine
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
The ______ is located near the midline in the anterior portion of the thoracic cavity, posterior to the sternum and slightly superior to the heart.
Thymus
Thyroid
Pancreas
Gonad
The parts of the pancreas that have endocrine functions are known as the ______.
Endocrine glands
Adrenal glands
Pancreatic islets
Parathyroid glands
______ is a corticosteroid that regulates the salt and water levels in the body.
Aldosterone
Epinephrine
Cortisol
Norepinephrine
The condition hypoparathyroidism also causes ______.
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypocalcemia
Hypergonadism
Hypogonadism
______ are chemical messengers secreted by the endocrine glands directly into the bloodstream.
Neurohormones
Corticosteroids
Hormones
Androgens
The ______ are gamete-producing glands.
Gonads
Pancreas
Endocrine glands
Pituitary gland
A ______ is a reproductive cell.
Gonadotropin
Prolactinoma
Leptin
Gamete
A/An ______ is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and malfunctions of the endocrine glands.
Endocrinologist
Homeostasis
Certified diabetes educator
Aldosteronism
______ is caused by overproduction of the antidiuretic hormone.
Prolactinoma
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
Diabetes insipidus
Pinealoma
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