Endocrine System Test

How long does it take to perform the entire history and physical exam of the endocrine system?

30-45min

What hormone is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?

ADH and OT

What hormone controls testicular and ovarian steroid synthesis?

FSH

Which hormone is responsible for producing acromegaly?

GH

Which disease involves hypertrophy of the thyroid gland resulting in an excessive secretion of the thyroid hormone?

Grave's Disease

What does the abbreviation K stand for?

Potassium

What does the abbreviation Na stand for?

Sodium

The thyroid gland secretes all of the following hormones EXCEPT:

T5

What blood test is used to differentiate from primary and secondary hypothyroidism?

TSH serum

What does the abbreviation Ca stand for?

calcium

The pituitary gland secretes hormones that ________ the function of other glands.

control

What is the congenital condition caused by lack of thyroid secretion?

cretinism

What is the role of the thymus?

development of immune response

All of the following hormones are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland EXCEPT:

epinephrine

The adrenal cortex secretes all of the following EXCEPT:

epinephrine

The adrenal medulla secretes what 2 non-steroid hormones?

epinephrine and norepinephrine

The ovaries are responsible for what two hormones?

estrogen and progesterone

Careful inspection of the hands and feet is important with adrenal gland disorders. True or False

false

What is a proportional overgrowth of the body's tissues due to the hypersecretion of the human growth hormone before puberty?

gigantism

The hemoglobin A1C test give us the average amount of what in the blood over a 3 month period?

glucose

What is an enlargement of the thyroid gland due to excessive growth?

goiter

Hypothyroidism may present with all of the following symptoms EXCEPT:

headaches

The endocrine system secretes what? That affect specific body functions?

hormones

What symptom would indicate primary ACTH deficiency?

hyperpigmentation

The presence of an enlarged thyroid is helping in diagnosis what?

hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism

Hyperthyroidism in the elderly may cause all of the following symptoms EXCEPT:

insomnia

The islets of Langerhans of the pancreas produce what two hormones?

insulin and glucagon

The gradual onset of symptoms of diabetes include all of the following EXCEPT:

lightheadedness

What hormone is secreted by the pineal gland?

melatonin

The pituitary gland should be investigated through all of the following EXCEPT:

palpation

What is an acute or chronic destructive inflammatory condition of the pancreas?

pancreatitis

Which hormone regulates the amount of calcium in the blood and is secreted by the parathyroid gland?

parathyroid hormone

What is a vascular tumor of the adrenal medulla that produces excess epinephrine and norepinephrine leading to persistent hypertension and heart palpitations?

pheochromocytoma

Which hormone can produce galactorrhea in a female patient?

prolactin

What are the testes responsible for secreting?

testosterone and androgens

What 2 hormones are secreted by the thymus?

thymosin and thymopoetin

A comprehensive physical exam to compliment the complete history is mandatory. True or False

true

Always allow your patient to express themselves, ask questions and allow them to respond and answer. True or False

true

Proximal muscle weakness is common with Cushing's Disease. True or False

true

The thyroid gland is both visible and palpable. True or False

true