W/L Ch 29 Endocrine System Quiz Flashcards
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
b. Adrenal
Cancer of which of the following endocrine glands has the highest incidence rate?
a. Thyroid
b. Adrenal
c. Pituitary
d. Parathyroid
a. Thyroid
Cancer of which of the following endocrine glands is the most deadly?
a. Thyroid
b. Adrenal
c. Pituitary
d. Parathyroid
a. Thyroid
In which gland is antidiuretic hormone (ADH) produced?
a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal
b. Pituitary
In which gland is oxytocin produced?
a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal
b. Pituitary
In which gland is ACTH produced?
a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal
b. Pituitary
In which gland is follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) produced?
a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal
b. Pituitary
In which gland is prolactin (PRL) produced?
a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal
b. Pituitary
In which gland is luteinizing hormone (LH) produced?
a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal
b. Pituitary
In which gland is cortisol produced?
a. Parathyroid
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal
d. Adrenal
In which gland is epinephrine produced?
a. Parathyroid
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal
d. Adrenal
In which gland is T4 produced?
a. Parathyroid
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal
c. Thyroid
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
c. Acromegaly
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
b. Gigantism
Radioactive iodine is used to treat cancers of which of the following endocrine glands?
a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal
c. Thyroid
Radiation is a known risk factor for cancers of which of the following endocrine glands?
a. Adrenal
b. Pancreas
c. Pituitary
d. Thyroid
d. Thyroid
Survivors of the atomic bombs developed which type of endocrine gland cancer most frequently?
a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal
c. Thyroid
The pituitary gland is located within what portion of the sphenoid bone?
a. Hypothalamus
b. Cribriform plate
c. Sphenoid sinus
d. Sella turcica
d. Sella turcica
Tumors of which of the following endocrine glands are treated using arc radiation therapy?
a. Adrenal
b. Pancreas
c. Pituitary
d. Thyroid
c. Pituitary
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
b. Gigantism
Which endocrine gland contains a medulla and a cortex?
a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal
d. Adrenal
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. Optic nerves
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
b. Spinal cord
Which of the following hormones is not secreted by the pituitary?
a. ADH
b. TSH
c. FSH
d. PTH
d. PTH
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is secreted by the parathyroid.
What is the most common form of thyroid cancer?
a. Follicular
b. Papillary
c. Medullary
d. Lymphoma
b. Papillary
What is the most common form of thyroid cancer seen in irradiated individuals?
a. Follicular
b. Papillary
c. Medullary
d. Lymphoma
b. Papillary
Which of the following is the primary thyroid tumor with the worst prognosis?
a. Follicular
b. Papillary
c. Medullary
d. Anaplastic
d. Anaplastic
A common side effect of radioactive Iodine treatment is ______________.
a. diarrhea
b. alopecia
c. fatigue
d. hyperpigmentation
c. fatigue
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. Prolactin secreting
Tumors of the adrenal medulla are called ______________.
a. chromophobe adenoma
b. pheochromocytoma
c. plasmacytoma
d. medullary tumors
b. pheochromocytoma
Adrenal gland medullary tumors are called pheochromocytomas and are largely benign.
