Question 1

Match each definition with the correct term.
-progesterone

Accepted Answer

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 hormoneF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  body
B)  many
C)  pituitary
D)  thymus,soul
E)  thyroidF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 3

The hormone ____________________,which is secreted by the thyroid,influences the rate of metabolism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormone ____________________,which is secreted by the...

Question 4

Match each definition with the correct term.
-hyperthyroidism

Accepted Answer

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 bloodstreamF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 5

The condition characterized by abnormally high concentrations of calcium circulating in the blood instead of being stored in the bones is known as ____________________.

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The answer of The condition characterized by abnormally high concentrations...

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

____________________ ____________________ occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina of the eye.

Accepted Answer

Diabetic r...

Question 8

A/An ____________________ ____________________ is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland that causes excess hormone secretion.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The hormone ____________________ increases the amount of glucose by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose for release into the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormone ____________________ increases the amount of...

Question 10

Match each definition with the correct term.
-hyperglycemia

Accepted Answer

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 bloodstreamF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Match each definition with the correct term.
-polyuria

Accepted Answer

A)  also known as blood sugar
B)  excessive hunger
C)  excessive thirst
D)  excessive urination
E)  the form in which the liver stores the excess glucoseF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

A condition marked by the excessive secretion of insulin is known as _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A condition marked by the excessive secretion...

Question 13

Match each definition with the correct term.
-pancreatalgia

Accepted Answer

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 bodyF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 14

The hormone ____________________ is secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth.

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The answer of The hormone ____________________ is secreted by the...

Question 15

____________________ disease is a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone.

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The answer of ____________________ disease is a condition that occurs...

Exam 13: The Endocrine System

____________________ disease is a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone.

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The hormone ____________________ is secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth.

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A condition marked by the excessive secretion of insulin is known as _________________________.

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

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

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A/An is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland that causes excess hormone secretion.

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The condition characterized by abnormally high concentrations of calcium circulating in the blood instead of being stored in the bones is known as ____________________.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -polyuria

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The hormone ____________________,which is secreted by the thyroid,influences the rate of metabolism.

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The hormone ____________________ increases the amount of glucose by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose for release into the bloodstream.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -pancreatalgia

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Match each definition with the correct term. -hyperthyroidism

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Match each definition with the correct term. -progesterone

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Match each definition with the correct term. -hyperglycemia

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occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina of the eye.

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Diabetic r...
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____________________ disease is a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone.

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The hormone ____________________ is secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth.

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A condition marked by the excessive secretion of insulin is known as _________________________.

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

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

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A/An ____________________ ____________________ is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland that causes excess hormone secretion.

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The condition characterized by abnormally high concentrations of calcium circulating in the blood instead of being stored in the bones is known as ____________________.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -polyuria

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The hormone ____________________,which is secreted by the thyroid,influences the rate of metabolism.

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The hormone ____________________ increases the amount of glucose by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose for release into the bloodstream.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -pancreatalgia

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Match each definition with the correct term. -hyperthyroidism

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Match each definition with the correct term. -progesterone

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Match each definition with the correct term. -hyperglycemia

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____________________ ____________________ occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina of the eye.

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occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina of the eye.

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Diabetic r...
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