MT Test 11

The adrenal gland is divided into: a medulla and cortex .anterior and posterior lobes .inferior and superior sections. right and left lobes.

a medulla and cortex

Which of the following conditions is characterized by an enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities? acromegaly congenital hypothyroidism gigantism dwarfism

acromegaly

Which hormone promotes the kidneys to reabsorb water? antidiuretic hormone luteinizing hormone oxytocin prolactin

antidiuretic hormone

Which of the following conditions is characterized by arrested physical and mental development? congenital hypothyroidism dwarfism acromegaly gigantism

congenital hypothyroidism

Which of the following hormones is responsible for regulating carbohydrate metabolism in the body? cortisol aldosterone epinephrine thyroxine

cortisol

Which of the following terms refers to the condition in which the body tissues contain excessive amounts of fluid? edema exophthalmos gynecomastia hirsutism

edema

Which of the following hormones is critical in emergency situations? epinephrine aldosterone thyroxine cortisol

epinephrine

Which of the following terms refers to bulging eyeballs? exophthalmos edema gynecomastia hirsutism

exophthalmos

Which of the following terms refers to having an excessive amount of hair? hirsutism gynecomastia exophthalmos edema

hirsutism

Which of the following terms means excessive calcium in the blood? hypercalcemia hyponatremia hyperkalemia hypoglycemia

hypercalcemia

Which of the following terms means excessive potassium in the blood? hyperkalemia hypoglycemia hyponatremia hypercalcemia

hyperkalemia

Cushing's syndrome is caused by: hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex. hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex. hyposecretion of the thyroid gland .hypersecretion of the thyroid gland.

hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex.

Graves' disease is caused by: hypersecretion of the thyroid. hyposecretion of the thyroid .hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex .hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex.

hypersecretion of the thyroid.

Diabetes insipidus is caused by: insufficient antidiuretic hormone .excessive thyroid hormone. insufficient thyroid hormone .excessive antidiuretic hormone.

insufficient antidiuretic hormone

Which of the following elements does the thyroid gland use to make its hormones? iodine potassium calcium sodium

iodine

Which of the following conditions results from hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in an adult? myxedema ketoacidosis tetany pheochromocytoma

myxedema

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the posterior pituitary? oxytocin follicle-stimulating hormone somatotropin adrenocorticotropic hormone

oxytocin

Which of the following glands is an endocrine and an exocrine gland? pancreas thyroid thymus pineal

pancreas

The nerve irritability and muscle cramps that develop as a result of hypoparathyroidism are called: tetany. acromegaly. congenital hypothyroidism. myxedema.

tetany.

Which of the following diagnostic procedures uses radioactive iodine as part of the test? thyroid scan thyroid echography two-hour postprandial thyroid function test

thyroid scan