Question 1

The correct medical term for excess acid in the body is:

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A)   acidosis.
B)   endocrinopathy.
C)   hyperadrenalism.
D)   hyperthyroidism.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

A patient has an order for a test called an FBS. This is an abbreviation for ________. (three words)

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Question 3

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

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A)   Hersuitism
B)   Hersootism
C)   Hirsootism
D)   HirsutismE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Match the combining form with the correct definition.
-thyroid/o

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A)  to set in motion
B)  hairy
C)  thirst
D)  resembling a shield
E)  shieldF) sex glandG) adrenal glandH) extremityI) to secreteJ) calciumK) A) and I)
L) B) and I)

Question 5

Abnormally high production of growth hormone can result in a condition called:

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A)   gigantism.
B)   goiter.
C)   hyperparathyroidism.
D)   dwarfism.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Select the combining form that means "gland."

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A)   Acid/o
B)   Aden/o
C)   Glyc/o
D)   Carcin/oE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

When the pancreas does not produce any insulin or is resistant to insulin, the disorder is called ________. (two words)

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Question 8

The patient undergoes a procedure that involves cutting into the thyroid. This surgery is called ________.

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Question 9

An abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland caused by a tumor, lack of iodine in the diet, or infection is a goiter.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The term hirsutism means:

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A)   abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, forming a lump in the neck.
B)   abnormally tall stature.
C)   abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs.
D)   excessive body hair growth.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Match the combining form with the correct definition.
-crin/o

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A)  to set in motion
B)  hairy
C)  thirst
D)  resembling a shield
E)  shieldF) sex glandG) adrenal glandH) extremityI) to secreteJ) calciumK) B) and E)
L) A) and D)

Question 12

A doctor is performing a physical exam. When he examines the patient's hands and face, he notices the patient has a very prominent forehead, a wide face, and extremely thick fingers. The medical term for enlargement of the bone structure, especially of the hands and face, is ________.

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Question 13

A patient has had his thyroid gland removed. The medical name for this procedure is ________.

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Question 14

Match the combining form with the correct definition.
-hormon/o

Accepted Answer

A)  to set in motion
B)  hairy
C)  thirst
D)  resembling a shield
E)  shieldF) sex glandG) adrenal glandH) extremityI) to secreteJ) calciumK) G) and J)
L) E) and G)

Question 15

The correct meaning of the root in the term hyperglycemia is:

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A)   deficient.
B)   sugar.
C)   blood condition.
D)   excessive.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

GTT is the abbreviation for ________. (three words)

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glucose to...

Question 17

Provide the term based on the brief definition. 
-Low blood calcium

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Question 18

The combining form dips/o means "________."

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Question 19

The term that means "disease of the endocrine system" is ________.

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Question 20

Hirsutism in women is caused by:

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A)   hypersecretion of prolactin by the pituitary gland.
B)   hyposecretion of growth hormone.
C)   hyposecretion of the thyroid gland.
D)   hypersecretion of androgens by the adrenal cortex.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 15: The Endocrine System

A patient has an order for a test called an FBS. This is an abbreviation for ________. (three words)

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The correct medical term for excess acid in the body is:

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When the pancreas does not produce any insulin or is resistant to insulin, the disorder is called ________. (two words)

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Abnormally high production of growth hormone can result in a condition called:

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Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

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Hirsutism in women is caused by:

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A doctor is performing a physical exam. When he examines the patient's hands and face, he notices the patient has a very prominent forehead, a wide face, and extremely thick fingers. The medical term for enlargement of the bone structure, especially of the hands and face, is ________.

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Select the combining form that means "gland."

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The term hirsutism means:

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The patient undergoes a procedure that involves cutting into the thyroid. This surgery is called ________.

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A patient has had his thyroid gland removed. The medical name for this procedure is ________.

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The combining form dips/o means "________."

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Match the combining form with the correct definition. -hormon/o

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Provide the term based on the brief definition. -Low blood calcium

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The term that means "disease of the endocrine system" is ________.

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Match the combining form with the correct definition. -thyroid/o

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GTT is the abbreviation for ________. (three words)

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The correct meaning of the root in the term hyperglycemia is:

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Match the combining form with the correct definition. -crin/o

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An abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland caused by a tumor, lack of iodine in the diet, or infection is a goiter.

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