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


A) adrenal glands
B) extremities
C) sugar
D) thirst
E) to secrete

F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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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. --ism


A) condition
B) gonad
C) pancreas
D) parathyroid
E) pineal

F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

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

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exophthalmos

____________________ thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks thyroid tissue.

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The ____________________ ____________________-____________________ hormone stimulates ovulation in the female.In the male,it stimulates the secretion of testosterone.

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An inflammation of the thymus gland is known as ____________________.

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The ______________________________ hormone stimulates the secretion of estrogen and the growth of eggs in the ovaries of the female.In the male,it stimulates the production of sperm in the testicles.

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____________________ disease is an autoimmune disorder that is a form of hyperthyroidism characterized by goiter,exophthalmos,or both.

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


A) condition
B) gonad
C) pancreas
D) parathyroid
E) pineal

F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

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Match each definition with the correct term. -prolactinoma


A) abnormal enlargement of the extremities
B) abnormal overgrowth of the body
C) arrested physical and mental development
D) benign tumor of the pituitary gland
E) female hormone

F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

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Match each definition with the correct term. -hypoglycemia


A) abnormally high blood glucose
B) abnormally low blood glucose
C) deficiency of thyroid secretion
D) excessive secretion of any gland
E) excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream

F) All of the above
G) None of the above

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Match each definition with the correct term. -pancreatitis


A) any disorder of pituitary function
B) benign tumor of the adrenal medulla
C) inflammation of the pancreas
D) pain in the pancreas
E) surgical removal of the pineal body

F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

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Inflammation of the adrenal glands is known as ____________________.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -cretinism


A) abnormal enlargement of the extremities
B) abnormal overgrowth of the body
C) arrested physical and mental development
D) benign tumor of the pituitary gland
E) female hormone

F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

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


A) body
B) many
C) pituitary
D) thymus,soul
E) thyroid

F) All of the above
G) None of the above

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____________________ syndrome is caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -hypercrinism


A) abnormally high blood glucose
B) abnormally low blood glucose
C) deficiency of thyroid secretion
D) excessive secretion of any gland
E) excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream

F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

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The ____________________ hormone maintains the water balance within the body by promoting the reabsorption of water through the kidneys.

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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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