Endocrine Disorders

Question 1

Aldosteronism

Answer 1

Increase in aldosterone; causes reabsorption of sodium and hypertension

Question 2

Amenorrhea

Answer 2

Hypersecretion of prolactin; stops cycle

Question 3

Acromegaly

Answer 3

Overabundance of growth hormone in adults

Question 4

Achondroplasia

Answer 4

Under secretion of growth hormone in children; causes dwarfism

Question 5

Cretinism

Answer 5

Deficiency of thyroxine In children; causes reduced growth

Question 6

Cushing’s syndrome

Answer 6

Overproduction of cortisol; causes an accumulation of fat, weak muscles, and bruise easily

Question 7

Diabetes insipidus

Answer 7

Deficiency of antidiuretic hormone; causes excess urination and thirst

Question 8

Diabetes mellitus

Answer 8

Hyposecretion of insulin; causes hyperglycemia and can because by stress or obesity

Question 9

Exophthalmos

Answer 9

Hyperthyroidism; causes protrusion of the eyes

Question 10

Gigantism

Answer 10

Oversecretion of growth hormone during childhood

Question 11

Goiter

Answer 11

Hypo/hypersecretion by the thyroid that can be due to lack of iodine; causes enlargement of the thyroid gland

Question 12

Graves’ disease

Answer 12

Caused by hyperthyroidism; causes weight loss, hypertension, and nervousness

Question 13

Hyperglycemia

Answer 13

Excessive amount of glucose; causes high blood sugar

Question 14

Hypoglycemia

Answer 14

Lack of glucose; causes low blood sugar

Question 15

Hyperthyroidism

Answer 15

Oversecretion of thyroxine

Question 16

Hypothyroidism

Answer 16

Under secretion of thyroxine

Question 17

Myxedema

Answer 17

Caused by hypothyroidism; it causes weight gain, slower metabolism, and energy issues

Question 18

Tetany

Answer 18

Deficiency of parathormone; causes involuntary muscle contractions

Question 19

Addison’s disease

Answer 19

Decrease in aldosterone; causes dehydration, hypoglycemia, low blood pressure, and lethargy