Endocrine Disorders Trivia Questions
Take this human anatomy and physiology quiz and see how well do you know about it!
- 1.Anterior pituitary...
- A.
Gigantism - hypersecretion of gh, in proportion,childhood
- B.
Arcomegaly- hypersecretion of GH, adulthood, large hands
- C.
Pituitary dwarfism- hyposecretion of gh, childhood
- 2.Posterior pituitary....
- A.
Diabetes insipidus (thirsty a lot) insufficient ADH
- B.
Idk
- 3.Pancreas.....
- A.
Diabetes mellitus-- insufficient insulin, beta cells
- B.
Type 1 diabetes- autoimmune destruction of beta cells
- C.
Type 2- reduced insulin production
- 4.If you have LOW BLOOD SUGAR, There are a lot f ALPHA cells---- GLUCAGON
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.HIGH BLOOD SUGAR==== LOTS OF BETA CELLS==== INSULIN
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.Thyroid....
- A.
Graves disease- eyes protrude out, antibodies mimic TSH
- B.
Hypothyroidism= insufficient TH,insufficient iodine,colloid enlargement, underactive thyroid
- 7.Adrenal cortex...
- A.
Cushings-- hypersecretion of cortisol, weird distribution of fat
- B.
Addison- hyposecretion of cortisol , weight loss, skin change
- 8.RANDOM: releasing hormones(control release of another hormone)...
- A.
Inhibiting hormones(steroid) are made by hypothalamus
- B.
Use hypophyseal portal system
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Sample QuestionThe stalk that connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland:
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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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