Question 1

Which type of diabetes is an insulin resistance disorder?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​type 1 diabetes
B)   ​type 2 diabetes
C)   ​latent autoimmune diabetes in adults
D)   ​diabetes insipidusE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

An abnormality of electrolyte balance caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone is known as ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of An abnormality of electrolyte balance caused by...

Question 3

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
-pancreat/o

Accepted Answer

A)  ​condition
B)  gonad​
C)  pancreas​
D)  parathyroid glands​
E)  pineal gland​F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-growth hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  ​abnormally high blood glucose
B)  ​abnormally low blood glucose
C)  deficiency of thyroid secretion​
D)  regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues​
E)  excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream​F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

The _____ is located near the midline in the anterior portion of the thoracic cavity, posterior to the sternum and slightly superior to the heart.​

Accepted Answer

A)   thymus
B)   ​pancreas
C)   ​thyroid
D)   ​gonadE) A) and C)
F) None of the above A

Question 6

The _____ are gamete-producing glands.​

Accepted Answer

A)   gonads
B)   ​endocrine glands
C)   ​pancreas
D)   pituitary glandE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

____________________ is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a group of metabolic disorders...

Question 8

Which type of medication is administered to slow the ability of the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​antithyroid drug
B)   ​synthetic thyroid hormones
C)   ​corticosteroids
D)   ​aldosteroneE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of the thymus gland.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of...

Question 10

The term ____________________ describes an abnormal protrusion of the eyes.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term ____________________ describes an abnormal protrusion...

Question 11

The hormone ____________________ has an anti-inflammatory action and regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormone ____________________ has an anti-inflammatory action...

Question 12

A/An ____________________ is a benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/An ____________________ is a benign tumor of...

Question 13

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-insulin

Accepted Answer

A)  ​also known as blood sugar
B)  excessive hunger​
C)  excessive thirst​
D)  excessive urination​
E)  hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood​F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-hypothyroidism

Accepted Answer

A)  ​abnormally high blood glucose
B)  ​abnormally low blood glucose
C)  deficiency of thyroid secretion​
D)  regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues​
E)  excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream​F) B) and C)
G) C) and D) C

Question 15

The ____________________ test is administered to patients with diabetes to measure average glucose levels over the past 3 weeks.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ test is administered to patients...

Question 16

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-polydipsia

Accepted Answer

A)  ​also known as blood sugar
B)  excessive hunger​
C)  excessive thirst​
D)  excessive urination​
E)  hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood​F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Which gland secretes the hormone melatonin?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​thymus
B)   ​pineal
C)   ​pituitary
D)   ​adrenalE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
--ism

Accepted Answer

A)  ​condition
B)  gonad​
C)  pancreas​
D)  parathyroid glands​
E)  pineal gland​F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
-acr/o

Accepted Answer

A)  ​adrenal glands
B)  extremities​
C)  sugar​
D)  thirst​
E)  secrete​F) D) and E)
G) B) and C) B

Question 20

A/An _____ is the surgical removal of one lobe of the thyroid gland.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​pinealectomy
B)   ​pancreatectomy
C)   ​hypophysectomy
D)   ​lobectomyE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 13: The Endocrine System

Which type of diabetes is an insulin resistance disorder?​

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An abnormality of electrolyte balance caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone is known as ____________________.​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -pancreat/o

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -growth hormone

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The _____ is located near the midline in the anterior portion of the thoracic cavity, posterior to the sternum and slightly superior to the heart.​

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The _____ are gamete-producing glands.​

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____________________ is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.​

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Which type of medication is administered to slow the ability of the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones?​

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A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of the thymus gland.​

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The term ____________________ describes an abnormal protrusion of the eyes.​

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The hormone ____________________ has an anti-inflammatory action and regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body.​

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A/An ____________________ is a benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -insulin

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -hypothyroidism

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The ____________________ test is administered to patients with diabetes to measure average glucose levels over the past 3 weeks.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -polydipsia

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Which gland secretes the hormone melatonin?​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ --ism

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -acr/o

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A/An _____ is the surgical removal of one lobe of the thyroid gland.​

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Which type of diabetes is an insulin resistance disorder?

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An abnormality of electrolyte balance caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone is known as ____________________.

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Match each definition with the correct word part. -pancreat/o

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Match each definition with the correct term. -growth hormone

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The _____ is located near the midline in the anterior portion of the thoracic cavity, posterior to the sternum and slightly superior to the heart.

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The _____ are gamete-producing glands.

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____________________ is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.

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Which type of medication is administered to slow the ability of the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones?

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A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of the thymus gland.

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The term ____________________ describes an abnormal protrusion of the eyes.

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The hormone ____________________ has an anti-inflammatory action and regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body.

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A/An ____________________ is a benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -insulin

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Match each definition with the correct term. -hypothyroidism

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The ____________________ test is administered to patients with diabetes to measure average glucose levels over the past 3 weeks.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -polydipsia

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Which gland secretes the hormone melatonin?

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Match each definition with the correct word part. --ism

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Match each definition with the correct word part. -acr/o

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A/An _____ is the surgical removal of one lobe of the thyroid gland.

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