Endocrine System

Question 1

gluc/o, glyc/o

Answer 1

Sugar, Sweet (Glucosuria and glycosuria both mean “sugar in the urine.”)

Question 2

parathyroid/o

Answer 2

Parathyroid glands (Hyperparathyroidism is a condition of excessive parathyroid activity.)

Question 3

thym/o

Answer 3

Thymus gland (Thymosin is a hormone secreted by the thymus gland.)

Question 4

thyr/o

Answer 4

Thyroid gland, shield (Thyrotoxicosis is a serious condition of the thyroid being “poisoned.”)

Question 5

toxic/o

Answer 5

Poison, toxin (Thyrotoxicosis is a serious condition of the thyroid being “poisoned.”)

Question 6

-oid

Answer 6

Resembling (Thyroid means “resembling a shield.”)

Question 7

-ose

Answer 7

Sugar (Sucrose and lactose are different types of sugars than glucose.)