Endocrine disorders

Question 1

surgical removal of the adrenal gland

Answer 1

adrenalectomy

Question 2

a group of symptoms associated with changes in sexual characteristcics as a result of increased secretion of adrenal androgens

Answer 2

adrenogenital syndrome

Question 3

metabolic disorder not involving blood sugar, characterized by a large dilute of urine and caused by the posterior pituitary’s decreased secretion of antidiuretic hormone

Answer 3

diabetes insidius

Question 4

condition due to insulin deficancy or the inability to respond to insulin. This condition disturbs carbohydrates, protein, and lipid metabolism

Answer 4

diabetes mellitus

Question 5

abnormal protrusion of the eyes

Answer 5

exophthalmos

Question 6

bulge in the nect resulting from an enlarged thyroid

Answer 6

goiter

Question 7

excess hair growth, especially in women

Answer 7

hirsutism

Question 8

excess blood calcium

Answer 8

hypercalcemia

Question 9

excess blood glucose

Answer 9

hyperglycemia

Question 10

deficency of blood glucose

Answer 10

hypoglycemia

Question 11

deficiency of blood calcium

Answer 11

hypocalcemia

Question 12

surgical removal of the pituitary gland

Answer 12

hypophysectomy

Question 13

surgical removal of the parathyroid glands

Answer 13

parathyroidectomy

Question 14

type of tumor in the adrenal medulla usually associated with high blood pressure

Answer 14

pheochromocytoma

Question 15

excessive eating

Answer 15

polyphagia

Question 16

surgical removal of the thymus gland

Answer 16

thymectomy

Question 17

surgical removal of the thyroid gland

Answer 17

thyroidectomy

Question 18

inflammation of the thyroid gland

Answer 18

thyroiditis

Question 19

masculinization of a female

Answer 19

virilism