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1
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Deficiency of sodium in the blood is:

a. hypocalcemia.
b. hypokalemia.
c. hypoglycemia.
d. hyponatremia.

A

d. hyponatremia.

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The combining form for the gland located in the mediastinum that is responsible for stimulating cells keys in the immune response is:

a. thyr/o.
b. thym/o.
c. adren/o.
d. hypophys/o.

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b. thym/o.

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3
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Excision of an adrenal gland is:

a. adenectomy.
b. adrenalectomy.
c. adenotomy.
d. adrenotomy.

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b. adrenalectomy.

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4
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When the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not enough to be classed as type 2 diabetes, the condition is called:

a. hyperinsulinism.
b. gestational diabetes.
c. prediabetes.
d. hypoglycemia.

A

c. prediabetes.

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5
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Which disease was previously called IDDM?

a. type 1 diabetes
b. type 2 diabetes
c. hyperinsulinism
d. diabetes insipidus

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a. type 1 diabetes

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Which hormone stimulates growth of long bones and skeletal muscle and converts proteins to glucose?

a. TSH
b. PRL
c. ACTH
d. STH

A

d. STH

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7
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Total lack of insulin production, with symptoms of polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, blurred vision, fatigue, and frequent infections, is:

a. hyperinsulinism.
b. type 1 diabetes.
c. type 2 diabetes.
d. diabetes insipidus.

A

b. type 1 diabetes.

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Excessive secretion of cortisol leading to obesity, leukocytosis, hirsutism, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, and muscle wasting is ________ disease.

a. Addison
b. Cushing
c. Graves
d. Simmonds

A

b. Cushing

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9
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Insufficient secretion of adreanl cortisol manifested by gastric complaints, hypotension, and dehydration is _________ disease.

a. Addison
b. Cushing
c. Graves
d. Simmonds

A

a. Addison

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10
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A nuclear medicine test to tag and detect hormones through the use of radionuclides is:

a. RIA.
b. RAIU.
c. OGTT.
d. TFTs.

A

a. RIA.

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The condition of excessive urination is:

a. polydipsia.
b. polyuria.
c. polyphagia.
d. micturition.

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b. polyuria.

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12
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Excision of the pituitary gland is:

a. parathyroidectomy.
b. hypophysectomy.
c. thyroidectomy.
d. adenectomy.

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b. hypophysectomy.

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13
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Resection of part or all of the pancreas is:

a. pancreasotomy.
b. pancreasectomy.
c. pancreatotomy.
d. pancreatectomy.

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d. pancreatectomy.

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Which is a test that measures the body’s response to a concentrated glucose solution and that may be used to diagnose diabetes mellitus?

a. RIA
b. RAI
c. OGTT
d. TFTs

A

c. OGTT

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15
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Which is caused by a lack of vasopressin?

a. type 1 diabetes
b. type 2 diabetes
c. hyperinsulinism
d. diabetes insipidus

A

d. diabetes insipidus

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16
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The hormone that stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb water and return it to circulation is:

a. antediuretic hormone.
b. antidiuretic hormone.
c. oxytocin.
d. oxytocia.

A

b. antidiuretic hormone.

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17
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Which hormone dilates arteries, increases urine production, increases blood pressure and cardiac rate, and acts as a neurotransmitter in the nervous system?

a. acetylcholine
b. adrenaline
c. norepinephrine
d. dopamine

A

d. dopamine

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18
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Removal of the four glands located on the back of the thyroid gland is:

a. parathyroidectomy.
b. hypophysectomy.
c. pancreatectomy.
d. adrenalectomy.

A

a. parathyroidectomy.

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19
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Oversecretion of insulin, seen in some newborns of diabetic mothers, is:

a. hyperinsulinism.
b. type 1 diabetes.
c. type 2 diabetes.
d. diabetes insipidus.

A

a. hyperinsulinism.

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20
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Excessive secretion of the thyroid gland is _________ disease.

a. Addison
b. Cushing
c. Graves
d. Simmonds

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c. Graves

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21
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A test used to measure average glucose levels and monitor diabetes mellitus is:

a. A1c.
b. FBG.
c. urine glucose.
d. OGTT.

A

a. A1c.

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22
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A blood test used to assess thyroid hormones and evaluate abnormalities of thyroid function is:

a. RIA.
b. RAIU.
c. OGTT.
d. TFT.

A

d. TFT.

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23
Q

The parathyroid glands regulate the amount of calcium in the:

a. nerves.
b. brain.
c. blood.
d. kidneys.

24
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In this test, after a period of fasting blood is drawn, and the amount of glucose present is used to measure the body’s ability to break down and use glucose.

a. A1c
b. FPG
c. urine glucose
d. OGTT

25
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Which is a laboratory test that measures the thyroid gland’s ability to concentrate and retain iodine and that is useful to test for hyperthyroidism?

a. RIA
b. RAIU
c. OGTT
d. TFTs

26
Q

Another name for ADH is:

a. oxytocin.
b. vasopressin.
c. oxytocia.
d. insulin.

A

b. vasopressin.

27
Q

A test that measures the average blood glucose during a 3-month time span is:

a. A1c.
b. fasting plasma glucose.
c. glucose tolerance test.
d. hormone test.

28
Q

A test that measures the ability of the body to break down and use glucose is:

a. A1c.
b. fasting plasma glucose.
c. glucose tolerance test.
d. hormone test.

A

b. fasting plasma glucose.

29
Q

A blood test that measures the body’s response to a concentrated glucose solution is:

a. A1c.
b. fasting plasma glucose.
c. glucose tolerance test.
d. hormone test.

A

c. glucose tolerance test.

30
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A test that measures the amount of ADH, cortisol, growth hormones, or PTH in the blood is:

a. A1c.
b. fasting plasma glucose.
c. glucose tolerance test.
d. hormone test.

A

d. hormone test.

31
Q

A nuclear medicine test used to tag and detect hormones in the blood through the use of radionuclides is:

a. radioimmunoassay studies.
b. thyroid function tests.
c. total calcium.
d. glucose tolerance test.

A

a. radioimmunoassay studies.

32
Q

A blood test done to assess T3, T4, and calcitonin is:

a. radioimmunoassay studies.
b. thyroid function tests.
c. total calcium.
d. glucose tolerance test.

A

b. thyroid function tests.

33
Q

A test that measures the amount of calcium in the blood is:

a. radioimmunoassay studies.
b. thyroid function tests.
c. total calcium.
d. glucose tolerance test.

A

c. total calcium.

34
Q

Deficient insulin production associated with obesity and family history is:

a. hyperinsulinism.
b. type 1 diabetes.
c. type 2 diabetes.
d. diabetes insipidus.

A

c. type 2 diabetes.

35
Q

Excessive sodium in the blood is:

a. hypercalcemia.
b. hyperglycemia.
c. hyperkalemia.
d. hypernatremia.

A

d. hypernatremia.

36
Q

Excessive calcium in the blood is:

a. hypercalcemia.
b. hyperglycemia.
c. hyperkalemia.
d. hypernatremia.

A

a. hypercalcemia.

37
Q

Resection of the parathyroid gland is:

a. parathyroidectomy.
b. hypophysectomy.
c. thyroidectomy.
d. adenectomy.

A

a. parathyroidectomy.

38
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The presence of glucose in the urine is:

a. hypoglycemia.
b. hyperglycemia.
c. polyuria.
d. glucosuria.

A

d. glucosuria.

39
Q

Which hormone stimulates milk production in the breast?

a. TSH
b. PRL
c. ACTH
d. STH

40
Q

Protrusion of eyeballs from their orbits is:

a. anorexia.
b. exophthalmia.
c. goiter.
d. hirsutism.

A

b. exophthalmia.

41
Q

A noncancerous tumor of epithelial origin, often associated with myasthenia gravis, is a(n):

a. thymoma.
b. prolactinoma.
c. pheochromocytoma.
d. islet cell carcinoma.

A

a. thymoma.

42
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The condition of excessive ketone acids in the bloodstream is called:

a. ketonuria.
b. hypokalemia.
c. ketoacidosis.
d. hyperkalemia.

A

c. ketoacidosis.

43
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Which is a laboratory test that measures the thyroid gland’s ability to concentrate and retain iodine and that is useful to test for hyperthyroidism?

a. RIA
b. RAIU
c. OGTT
d. TFTs

44
Q

Androgen and estrogen are:

a. catecholamines.
b. mineralocorticoids.
c. glucocorticoids.
d. sex hormones.

A

d. sex hormones.

45
Q

Another name for ADH is:

a. oxytocin.
b. vasopressin.
c. oxytocia.
d. insulin.

A

b. vasopressin.

46
Q

Abnormal hairiness, especially in women, is:

a. anorexia.
b. exophthalmia.
c. goiter.
d. hirsutism.

A

d. hirsutism.

47
Q

Overproduction of hormones in which disorder leads to polyuria, hypercalcemia, hypertension, and kidney stones?

a. hyperthyroidism
b. hypothyroidism
c. hyperparathyroidism
d. hypoparathyroidism

A

c. hyperparathyroidism

48
Q

Which is a test that measures the body’s response to a concentrated glucose solution and that may be used to diagnose diabetes mellitus?

a. RIA
b. RAI
c. OGTT
d. TFTs

49
Q

Deficiency of secretion of all pituitary glands is __________ disease.

a. Addison
b. Cushing
c. Graves
d. Simmonds

A

d. Simmonds

50
Q

When a urine specimen is tested for the presence of glucose to monitor diabetes mellitus, the test is called a(n):

a. A1c.
b. FBG.
c. urine glucose.
d. OGTT.

A

c. urine glucose.

51
Q

Deficiency or lack of all pituitary hormones, causing hypotension, weight loss, weakness, and loss of libido, is:

a. GHD.
b. gigantism.
c. diabetes insipidus.
d. panhypopituitarism.

A

d. panhypopituitarism.

52
Q

Which is used to treat Addison disease?

a. corticosteroids
b. insulin replacement therapy
c. thyroid hormone replacement
d. vasopressin, desmopressin acetate

A

a. corticosteroids

53
Q

A rare cancer of the thymus gland is:

a. malignant thymoma.
b. thyroid carcinoma.
c. pheochromocytoma.
d. islet cell carcinoma.

A

a. malignant thymoma.

54
Q

The combining form for “gland” is:

a. aden/o.
b. adren/o.
c. gonad/o.
d. cortic/o.

A

a. aden/o.

55
Q

What is the name of the combining form for the gland in which the islets of Langerhans are located?

a. thyr/o
b. adren/o
c. pancreat/o
d. parathyroid/o

A

c. pancreat/o

56
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Which is caused by a lack of vasopressin?

a. type 1 diabetes
b. type 2 diabetes
c. hyperinsulinism
d. diabetes insipidus

A

d. diabetes insipidus

57
Q

Deficient hormones in which disorder may lead to tetany, hypocalcemia, and muscle cramps?

a. hyperthyroidism
b. hypothyroidism d.
c. hyperparathyroidism
d. hypoparathyroidism.

A

d. hypoparathyroidism.

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