Chapter 13: The Endocrine System
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Chapter 13
Questions and Answers
- 1.A condition due to excessive secretion of any glan, especially an endocrine gland
- A.
Hypocrinism
- B.
Endocrinopathy
- C.
Hypercrinism
- 2.Pathology resultion in the excessive secretion by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is
- A.
Hyperpituitartarism
- B.
Hypopituitarism
- C.
Gigantism
- 3.Is a feather-shapedorgan located posterior to the stomach that functions as part of both the digestive and the endocrine systems
- A.
Pancreatitis
- B.
Polydisia
- C.
Pancreas
- 4.A group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both
- A.
Diabetes insipidus
- B.
Diabetic coma
- C.
Diabetic retinopathy
- 5.An autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidism and is characterized by goiter and/or exophthalmos
- A.
Thymectomy
- B.
Thyroid storm
- C.
Graves' disease
- 6.Hyperpituitarism is a condition of redused secretion due to the partial or complete, loss of the function of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.Calcitionin is a group of medical disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in the insulen secration.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.Endocrinologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and malfunctions of the endocrine glands
- A.
True
- B.
False
How much do you know about the Endocrine System? The endocrine system includes the glands that are responsible for the production of hormones. If it is not healthy, one would have issues developing during puberty, getting...
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Sample QuestionA group of cells that gives off or secretes chemicals.
The human endocrine system includes all the glands used to make hormones that ensure one can be able to go through puberty, get pregnant, and even manage stress effectively. The quiz below is designed to test out how well you...
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Sample QuestionThe stalk that connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland:
Mark the letter of the letter of choice then click on the next button. Score will be posted as soon as the you are done with the quiz. You got 26 minutes to finish the exam. Good luck!
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Sample QuestionA patient is admitted to the medical unit with possible Graves’ disease (hyperthyroidism). Which assessment finding supports this diagnosis?
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