Chapter 18 Practice Pt 2

Question 1

Radioactive compound is given and localizes in the thyroid gland

Answer 1

thyroid scan

Question 2

Lack of insulin secretion or resistance of insulin to promoting sugar, starch, and fat metabolism in cells

Answer 2

diabetes mellitus

Question 3

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

Answer 3

cushing syndrome

Question 4

Malignant tumor of an endocrine gland in the neck

Answer 4

thyroid carcinoma

Question 5

Enlargement of extremities caused by excessive growth hormone after puberty

Answer 5

acromegaly

Question 6

Constant muscle contraction

Answer 6

tetany

Question 7

Insufficient secretion of antidiuretic hormone produces this condition

Answer 7

diabetes insipidus

Question 8

Overactivity of the thyroid gland (Graves disease)

Answer 8

thyrotoxicosis

Question 9

Hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex

Answer 9

addison disease

Question 10

Test that measures hormone levels in plasma

Answer 10

radioimmunoassay

Question 11

Excessive hair on the face and body in adult women

Answer 11

hirsutism

Question 12

Test that measures levels of sugar in the blood

Answer 12

glucose tolerance test

Question 13

Advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood produces this condition

Answer 13

myxedema

Question 14

Fats are improperly burned, leading to accumulation of ketones in the body

Answer 14

ketoacidosis

Question 15

Develops and maintains female sex characteristics

Answer 15

estradiol

Question 16

Stimulates water reabsorption by kidney tubules; decreases urine

Answer 16

antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Question 17

Sympathomimetic; elevates heart rate, blood pressure

Answer 17

epinephrine

Question 18

Increases blood sugar

Answer 18

cortisol

Question 19

Increases metabolism in body cells

Answer 19

thyroxine

Question 20

Stimulates secretion of hormones from adrenal cortex

Answer 20

adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH)

Question 21

Promotes growth and maintenance of male sex characteristics

Answer 21

testosterone

Question 22

Helps transport glucose to cells and decreases blood sugar

Answer 22

insulin

Question 23

Increases reabsorption of sodium by kidney tubules

Answer 23

aldosterone

Question 24

Raises blood calcium

Answer 24

parathyroid hormone

Question 25

Outer section of a gland above each kidney: secretes cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones

Answer 25

adrenal cortex

Question 26

Located at the base of the brain in the sella turcica; hypophysis

Answer 26

pituitary gland

Question 27

Located in the neck on either side of the trachea; secretes thyroxine

Answer 27

thyroid gland

Question 28

Located in the lower abdomen of a female; responsible for egg cell production and estrogen secretion

Answer 28

ovaries

Question 29

Located behind the stomach; alpha and beta islet cells secrete hormones

Answer 29

pancreas

Question 30

Four small glands on the posterior side of the thyroid gland

Answer 30

parathyroid glands

Question 31

Two glands enclosed in the scrotal sac of a male

Answer 31

testes

Question 32

Inner section of a gland above each kidney; secretes epinephrine

Answer 32

adrenal medulla