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1
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Obesity and family history are factors for

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diabetes mellitus type 2

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2
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A disorder involving enlargement of the thyroid gland

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goiter

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3
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A disorder of the pituitary gland

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gigantism

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Results from an overactive thyroid gland

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Grave’s diseases

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Disorder treated w/ iodine

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Goiter

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6
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presents with cold intolerance, hair loss, weight gain and low blood pressure

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hypothyroidism

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which of the following conditions is too much cortisol produced

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Cushings syndrome

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8
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an autoimmune disease example

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Grave’s disease

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Prolonged stress inhibits the body’s immune responses by

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increasing the release of cortisol

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10
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Which of the following results from an underactive thyroid gland

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myxedema

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11
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Which hormone is secreted by the pituitary to increase thyroid production?

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TSH

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12
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gland helps regulate calcium in the blood.

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parathyroid gland

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13
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What hormone is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas

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Glucagon

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14
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Testosterone is secreted by the

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testes

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15
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The exocrine glands release hormones into

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a duct

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16
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Which of the following glands in the endocrine system is located just below the larynx and consists of two lobes, one on each side of the trachea

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thyroid gland

17
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Which of the following body structures is a part of both the digestive system and endocrine system?

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pancreas

18
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Which of the following glands is part of both the immune system and the endocrine system?

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thymus

19
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Which of the following is used to indicate homeostasis in the body?

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vital signs

20
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Which of the following body systems works with the respiratory system to transport waste products from the body’s cells?

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cardiovascular system

21
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Which of the following body systems provides the framework to protect the body from pathogenic organisms and maintain fluid balance?

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lymphatic system

22
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Which of the following planes divides the body into upper and lower portions?

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transverse

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