exam 1 jeopardy

Question 1

The first test performed to assess thyroid function

Answer 1

TSH

Question 2

A common way to see the cellular structure of a thyroid nodule is with

Answer 2

Fine needle aspirate

Question 3

If the TSH is decreased and T4/FT4 is increased it would indicate what?

Answer 3

Hyperthyroidism

Question 4

Positive thyroid peroxidase antibody and increased TSH could indicate what disease state?

Answer 4

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Question 5

This is the major carrier of thyroid hormones:

Answer 5

Thyroxine binding globulin

Question 6

True or false: Calcium needs of the mother decrease during pregnancy:

Answer 6

False

Question 7

In a pregnancy with Down’s syndrome, the hCG levels are how much higher typically?

Answer 7

2x higher

Question 8

False negatives can be seen in immunoassays methodologies due to what?

Answer 8

Hook effect

Question 9

What hormone can be decreased during pregnancy due to structural similarities to hCG?

Answer 9

TSH

Question 10

Pregnancy causes changes in respiration with a ___ in pO2 and ____ in pCO2.

Answer 10

pO2 increase
pCO2 decrease

Question 11

What three glands secrete testosterone?

Answer 11

Testes, ovaries, and adrenal glands

Question 12

What hormone stimulates production of testosterone?

Answer 12

LH

Question 13

What hormone is secreted by the placenta to maintain the uterus?

Answer 13

Progesterone

Question 14

What disorder is often associated with infertility and hirsutism?

Answer 14

Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Question 15

This is a genetic defect in females that has a partial or complete loss of one of the X chromosomes.

Answer 15

Turner syndrome

Question 16

Where is the adrenal gland located?

Answer 16

Top of kidneys

Question 17

What area of the adrenal cortex is responsible for androgens?

Answer 17

Zona reticularis

Question 18

What is the neurotransmitter in the brain affecting the vascular system?

Answer 18

Dopamine

Question 19

What are metabolized into a final end product of vanillylmandelic acid?

Answer 19

Norepinephrine and Epinephrine

Question 20

What is the originating tissue of cortisol?

Answer 20

Adrenal cortex

Question 21

True or False: Trauma can cause hypopituitarism.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What tissue does TRH act on?

Answer 22

Pituitary

Question 23

What test is preferred for assessing growth hormone?

Answer 23

IGF-1

Question 24

What is the originating tissue of ACTH?

Answer 24

Anterior pituitary gland

Question 25

Complete loss of function of hypopituitarism is called:

Answer 25

Panhypopituitarism