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Exam 9- Lesson 18 > Lesson 18 > Flashcards

Lesson 18 Flashcards

1
Q

Which is a function of the thyroid gland?

A

Secrete thyroxine

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2
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Which is another name for the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

A

Adenohypophysis

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3
Q

Which of the following secrets cortisol?

A

Adrenal cortex

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4
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Which is a hormone secreted by the pancreas?

A

Insulin

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5
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Which hormone regulates calcium in the blood and bones?

A

Parathyroid hormone

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6
Q

Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete hormones?

A

ACTH

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7
Q

Which is an example of an electrolyte

A

Sodium

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8
Q

Which is an element that is present in thyroxine?

A

Iodine

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9
Q

Which is a hormone secreted by the ovary and adrenal cortex?

A

Estrogen

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10
Q

Which is a description of gonadotropins?

A

Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

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11
Q

Which is the term for excessive development of mammary tissue in a male?

A

Gynecomastia

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12
Q

Kal/i is a combining form for which substance

A

Potassium

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13
Q

Insulin deficiency or resistance leads to hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis

A

Diabetes mellitus

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14
Q

A group of symptoms produced by excess of cortisol from the adrenal cortex

A

Crushing syndrome

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15
Q

Advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood

A

Myxedema

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16
Q

Post-puberty hypersecretion of growth hormone from anterior pituitary gland

A

Acromegaly

17
Q

Thyrotoxicosis; hypersecretion of the thyroid gland

A

Graves disease

18
Q

Which term means enlargement of the thyroid gland?

A

Goiter

19
Q

Exophthalmos is a symptoms of which endocrine disorder?

A

Graves disease

20
Q

Which is a description of tetany?

A

Constant muscle contraction

21
Q

Natr/o is the combing form for which substance?

A

Sodium

22
Q

Characteristic of type 1 diabetes mellitus?

A

Little or no insulin produced

23
Q

Which of the following is associated with neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy?

A

Secondary complication of diabetes mellitus

24
Q

Which is a description of achondroplasia?

A

Defective cartilage formation that affects bone growth

25
Q

Which is a description of a thyroid scan?

A

Administration of radioactive compound and visualization with a scanner to detect tumors or nodules

26
Q

Deficiency of gonadotropin

A

Hypogonadism

27
Q

Characteristic of acromegaly

A

Enlargement of extremities

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