Diseases Of The Endocrine system

Question 1

Chronic disease characterized by elevated

blood glucose levels.

Answer 1

Diabetes mellitus

Question 2

Body stops making insulin; Usually born with

disorder. Requires insulin replacement.

Answer 2

-Type I

Question 3

Associated with obesity; genetic

predisposition.

Answer 3

-Type II

Question 4

Occurs during pregnancy; usually temporary.

Answer 4

Gestational

Question 5

Irregular menstrual periods; Elevated hormone levels; Cysts on ovaries,

Answer 5

Polycystic ovary
syndrome
(PCOS)

Question 6

Results from an excess of growth

hormone from the pituitary gland.

Answer 6

Gigantism

Acromegaly

Question 7

Autoimmune disorder; Excessive thyroid hormone. Weight loss, heat
tolerance, anxiety, increased heart rate.

Answer 7

Hyperthyroidism

Graves disease

Question 8

Underactive thyroid gland. Weight gain, fatigue, slow heart rate. Myxedema
(swelling of the skin and underlying tissues)

Answer 8

Hypothyroidism

Question 9

A condition of severe physical and mental retardation due to iodine deficiency, and specifically due to deficiency of thyroid hormones during
early pregnancy.

Answer 9

Cretinism

Question 10

High levels of the hormone cortisol from the adrenal glands over long periods of
time.

Answer 10

Cushing’s Syndrome

Question 11

irregular growth of the thyroid gland. Treated with iodine or surgery.

Answer 11

Goiter