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A & P Chapter 18

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Which is a function of the thyroid? Secretes throxine
What is another name for the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland? Adenohypophysis
Which of the following secretes cortisol? Adrenal cortex
Which is a hormone secreted by the pancreas? Insulin
Which hormone regulates calcium in the blood and bones? Parathyroid hormone
Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete hormones? ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)
Which is an example of an electrolyte? Sodium (and Potassium)
Which is an element that is present in thyroxine? Iodine
Which is a hormone secreted by the ovary and adrenal cortex? Estrogen
Which is a description of gonadotropins? Secreted bby the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
What is the term for excessive development of mammary tissue in a male? Gynecomastia
Kal/i is a combining form for which substance? Postassium
Insulin deficiency or resistance leads to hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis Diabetes mellitus
A group of symptoms produced by excess of cortisol from the adrenal cortex Cushing syndrome
Advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood Myxedema
Post-puberty hypersecretion of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary gland Acromegaly
Thyrotoxicosis; hypersecretion of the thyroid gland Graves disease
Which term means enlargement of the thyroid gland? Goiter
Exophthalmos is a symptom of which endocrine disorder? Graves disease
Which is a description of tetany? Constant muscle contraction
Natr/o is the combining form for which substance? Sodium
Which of the following is associated with neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy? Secondary complications of diabetes mellitus
Which is a description of achondroplasia? Defective cartilage formation that affects bone growth
Which is a description of a thyroid scan? Administration of radioactive compound and visualization with a scanner to detect tumors or nodules
Excessive thirst Polydipsia
Hormone secreted by the ovaries Progesterone
Enlargement of extremities caused by excessive growth hormone after puberty Acromegaly
Enlargement and bulging of the eyeballs caused by hyperthyroidism Exophthalmus
Little or no insulin produced Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
State of equilibrium and constancy Homeostasis
Excessive secretion of hormones of the thyroid gland in adulthood Myxedema
Hormone secreted by the Islets of Langerhand Insulin
Which gland secretes thyroxine? Thyroid gland
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