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Endocrine System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| "A 19 year old male that has not begun to develop chest hair, a deep voice, or increased muscle mass may be deficient in which hormone?" | Testosterone |
| "Liver damage, heart disease, testicular changes, and breast growth in males are symptoms of:" | steroid abuse. |
| In an emergency situation, the "fight or flight" hormone will increase the heart rate and blood pressure. This hormone is: | epinephrine. |
| Trey has the appearance of a tan even during the winter months. During a physical exam, he had a low blood pressure and low blood sugar. These symptoms are indicative of: | Addison's disease. |
| Angela is becoming more and more tired and notices dry skin and weight gain. Her hairdresser told her that her hair is breaking off. She has noticed some swelling in her neck. Angela could have: | Hypothyroidism |
| Janie has hyperglycemia and is being treated with insulin. Which of Janie's endocrine glands is functioning inefficiently? | Pancreas |
| Parathyroid hormone functions to increase the concentration of: | Calcium in the blood |
| Terri has an excessive appetite but has trouble gaining weight. She also has exophthalmos. What disorder might she have? | Hyperthyroidism |
| The adrenal glands are located directly above the kidneys and are: | divided into the cortex and medulla. |
| The endocrine disorder that could be prevented by using iodized salt on food is: | hypothyroidism |
| The pituitary gland is controlled by the: | hypothalamus |
| Which gland is divided into anterior and posterior lobes? | pituitary |
| The obstetrician instructs a new mother about the changes in her body. He explains that her breast milk production is the result of: | prolactin |
| The endocrine gland that is located in front of the trachea is the: | Thyroid gland |
| Which hormone is most likely deficient for a teenage girl who has undeveloped breasts and an absence of her first menstruation cycle? | estrogen |
| Which gland is butterfly-shaped and located in the anterior neck on either side of the larynx? | thyroid |
| The hormone FSH stimulates growth of the graafian follicles to grow ova in the: | Ovaries |
| The pancreas is also an organ of the: | digestive system |
| An organ that produces secretions called hormones is known as a: | gland |
| A patient had his parathyroid glands surgically removed. This procedure can lead to a condition characterized by muscle twitching and seizures. The condition that the patient must be aware of is: | tetany |
| The endocrinologist saw a patient whose parents were concerned about their 8-year-old child’s short stature. The physician suspects the child may have which deficiency? | growth hormone |
| On his way to work, the student witnessed a traffic accident. His heart rate increased and his mental alertness improved as he assisted the victims. The student’s response resulted from the release of: | epinephrine |
| The pituitary gland is known as the: | master gland |
| Crohn’s disease and Addison's disease are similar in that they both are: | autoimmune disorders |
| What endocrine gland contains the islets of Langerhans? | pancreas |
| A small child was being chased by a large dog. Out of fear, the child ran really fast. Which gland enabled the child to get away from the dog? | adrenal |
| The root word meaning sugar is | gly |
| Jackie complained to her doctor about nervousness and weight loss even though she has increased her food intake. Laboratory tests revealed that Jackie had an elevated level of which hormone? | thyroxine |
| Which endocrine structure includes the ovaries and the testes? | gonads |
| A patient presented at the doctor’s office with hypertension, a buffalo hump, and moon face. These symptoms are indicative of: | Cushing's syndrome |
| The thymus gland is also an organ of the: | lymphatic system |
| The pituitary gland is located in the: | head |
| Which gland is posterior to the sternum? | thymus |
| The pregnant woman began to have contractions of the uterus in preparation for childbirth. What is the name of the hormone that initiated her contractions? | oxytocin |
| Polyuria, polyphagia, and polydipsia are all symptoms are which endocrine disorder? | Diabetes |
| ]From viewing family pictures, the patient's wife could see her husband's hands, lips, and nose had become enlarged. His chin also protrudes more than it used to. Following some laboratory studies, the doctor diagnosed the patient with: | acromegaly |
| A diabetic patient who has a wound infection that is healing slowly may be started on a diet high in: | protein |
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