Chapter 18 Practice Pt 1

Question 1

Benign tumor of the adrenal medulla

Answer 1

pheochromocytoma

Question 2

Over activity of the thyroid gland (thyrotoxicosis)

Answer 2

hyperthyroidism

Question 3

Advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood

Answer 3

myxedema

Question 4

Hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex

Answer 4

addison disease

Question 5

Excessive production of parathormone

Answer 5

hyperparathyroidism

Question 6

Extreme hypothyroidism during infancy and childhood

Answer 6

cretinism

Question 7

Group of signs and symptoms produced by excess cortisol from the adrenal cortex

Answer 7

cushing syndrome

Question 8

Excessive secretion of adrenal gland androgens

Answer 8

adrenal virilism

Question 9

Deficient production of parathyroid hormone (tetany results)

Answer 9

hypoparathyroidism

Question 10

Cancer of the thyroid gland (papillary and follicular are types)

Answer 10

thyroid carcinoma

Question 11

Tendency of an organism to maintain a constant internal environment

Answer 11

homeostasis

Question 12

Hormone secreted by the posterior part of the pituitary gland; increases reabsorption of water

Answer 12

vasopressin

Question 13

Hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; increases salt (sodium) reabsorption by the kidney

Answer 13

aldosterone

Question 14

Type of hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; necessary for the use of sugars, fats, and proteins

Answer 14

glucocorticoid

Question 15

Blood condition of deficient potassium

Answer 15

hypokalemia

Question 16

Sugar present in the urine

Answer 16

glycosuria

Question 17

Excessive thirst

Answer 17

polydipsia

Question 18

Hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates the adrenal cortex

Answer 18

andrenocorticotropin

Question 19

Hormone derived from an amino acid and secreted by the adrenal medulla; epinephrine is an example

Answer 19

catecholamine

Question 20

Hormone secreted by the ovaries

Answer 20

progesterone

Question 21

Region of the brain that produces factors to stimulate the pituitary gland

Answer 21

hypothalamus

Question 22

Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland; thyroxine

Answer 22

tetraiodothyronine

Question 23

Resection of four small glands in the neck region

Answer 23

parathyroidectomy

Question 24

Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland; lowers blood calcium

Answer 24

calcitonin

Question 25

Anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

Answer 25

adenohypophysis

Question 26

Hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland; stimulates contraction of the uterus during labor

Answer 26

oxytocin

Question 27

Condition of sugar in the blood

Answer 27

glycemia

Question 28

Blood condition of deficient sodium

Answer 28

hyponatremia

Question 29

Resection of a gland near and behind the stomach

Answer 29

pancreatectomy

Question 30

A mineral salt found in the blood and tissues; potassium is an example

Answer 30

electrolyte

Question 31

Enlargement and bulging of the eyeballs caused by hyperthyroidism

Answer 31

exophthalmos

Question 32

Extreme hypothyroidism during infancy and childhood produces this condition

Answer 32

cretinism

Question 33

Enlargement of the thyroid gland

Answer 33

goiter

Question 34

Benign tumor of the adrenal medulla

Answer 34

pheochromocytoma