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W/L Ch 29 Endocrine System Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-secreting tumors of the pituitary typically present with symptoms similar to cancer of which other endocrine gland?

a. Parathyroid
b. Adrenal
c. Thyroid
d. Pancreas

A

b. Adrenal

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Q

Cancer of which of the following endocrine glands has the highest incidence rate?

a. Thyroid
b. Adrenal
c. Pituitary
d. Parathyroid

A

a. Thyroid

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3
Q

Cancer of which of the following endocrine glands is the most deadly?

a. Thyroid
b. Adrenal
c. Pituitary
d. Parathyroid

A

a. Thyroid

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4
Q

In which gland is antidiuretic hormone (ADH) produced?

a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

A

b. Pituitary

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5
Q

In which gland is oxytocin produced?

a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

A

b. Pituitary

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Q

In which gland is ACTH produced?

a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

A

b. Pituitary

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7
Q

In which gland is follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) produced?

a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

A

b. Pituitary

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Q

In which gland is prolactin (PRL) produced?

a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

A

b. Pituitary

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9
Q

In which gland is luteinizing hormone (LH) produced?

a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

A

b. Pituitary

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10
Q

In which gland is cortisol produced?

a. Parathyroid
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

A

d. Adrenal

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In which gland is epinephrine produced?

a. Parathyroid
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

A

d. Adrenal

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In which gland is T4 produced?

a. Parathyroid
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

A

c. Thyroid

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13
Q

In adults, somatropin-secreting pituitary tumors can present as which of the following conditions?

a. Cushing’s syndrome
b. Gigantism
c. Acromegaly
d. Diabetes insipidus

A

c. Acromegaly

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14
Q

In children, somatropin-secreting pituitary tumors can present as which of the following conditions?

a. Cushing’s syndrome
b. Gigantism
c. Acromegaly
d. Diabetes insipidus

A

b. Gigantism

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15
Q

Radioactive iodine is used to treat cancers of which of the following endocrine glands?

a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

A

c. Thyroid

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16
Q

Radiation is a known risk factor for cancers of which of the following endocrine glands?

a. Adrenal
b. Pancreas
c. Pituitary
d. Thyroid

A

d. Thyroid

17
Q

Survivors of the atomic bombs developed which type of endocrine gland cancer most frequently?

a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

A

c. Thyroid

18
Q

The pituitary gland is located within what portion of the sphenoid bone?

a. Hypothalamus
b. Cribriform plate
c. Sphenoid sinus
d. Sella turcica

A

d. Sella turcica

19
Q

Tumors of which of the following endocrine glands are treated using arc radiation therapy?

a. Adrenal
b. Pancreas
c. Pituitary
d. Thyroid

A

c. Pituitary

20
Q

Which of the following conditions most generally occurs in children but not in adults?

a. Cushing’s syndrome
b. Gigantism
c. Acromegaly
d. Diabetes insipidus

A

b. Gigantism

21
Q

Which endocrine gland contains a medulla and a cortex?

a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

A

d. Adrenal

22
Q

Which of the following critical structures is of most concern when treating pituitary tumors with radiation?

a. Optic nerves
b. Spinal cord
c. Parotid glands
d. Ears

A

a. Optic nerves

23
Q

Which of the following critical structures is of most concern when treating thyroid cancers with external beam radiation?

a. Optic nerves
b. Spinal cord
c. Parotid glands
d. Ears

A

b. Spinal cord

24
Q

Which of the following hormones is not secreted by the pituitary?

a. ADH
b. TSH
c. FSH
d. PTH

A

d. PTH

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is secreted by the parathyroid.

25
Q

What is the most common form of thyroid cancer?

a. Follicular
b. Papillary
c. Medullary
d. Lymphoma

A

b. Papillary

26
Q

What is the most common form of thyroid cancer seen in irradiated individuals?

a. Follicular
b. Papillary
c. Medullary
d. Lymphoma

A

b. Papillary

27
Q

Which of the following is the primary thyroid tumor with the worst prognosis?

a. Follicular
b. Papillary
c. Medullary
d. Anaplastic

A

d. Anaplastic

28
Q

A common side effect of radioactive Iodine treatment is ______________.

a. diarrhea
b. alopecia
c. fatigue
d. hyperpigmentation

A

c. fatigue

29
Q

Which of the following is the most common type of functioning pituitary adenoma?

a. Prolactin secreting
b. Growth hormone secreting
c. TSH secreting
d. Chromophobe adenoma

A

a. Prolactin secreting

30
Q

Tumors of the adrenal medulla are called ______________.

a. chromophobe adenoma
b. pheochromocytoma
c. plasmacytoma
d. medullary tumors

A

b. pheochromocytoma

Adrenal gland medullary tumors are called pheochromocytomas and are largely benign.

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