Endocrine System (Chapter 8)

Question 1

hyperthyroidism

Answer 1

excessive hormone production by the thyroid gland

Question 2

thyrotoxicosis

Answer 2

condition of excessively high levels of thyroid hormone

Question 3

hashimoto thyroiditis

Answer 3

autoimmune disease causing chronic thyroiditis

Question 4

hyperparathyroidism

Answer 4

excessive hormone production by the parathyroid glands

Question 5

goiter

Answer 5

enlargement of the thyroid gland

Question 6

glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA 1c)

Answer 6

blood test that indicates the amount of glucose in the blood over the previous few months; used to indicate how well diabetes mellitus is being controlled

Question 7

myxedema

Answer 7

severe hypothyroidism in an adult, characterized by pale dry skin, brittle hair, and sluggishness

Question 8

aldosterone

Answer 8

regulates electrolytes

Question 9

congenital hypothyroidism

Answer 9

condition that is present at birth and is caused by thyroid hormone deficiency due to absence or atrophy of the thyroid gland; leads to mental deficiency and dwarfism

Question 10

calcipenia

Answer 10

deficiency of calcium in tissues and body fluids

Question 11

tetany

Answer 11

spasms of nerves and muscles due to low levels of calcium in the blood caused by deficient production of parathyroid hormone

Question 12

diabetes insipidus

Answer 12

disorder caused by deficiency of antidiuretic hormone production by the pituitary gland resulting in excessive urination and excessive thirst