MOD 170 Unit 1 Theory Test

GALACTORRHEA

Excessive secretion of milk after cessation of nursing is____________. a.) Glandular b.) Galactin c.) Galactorrhea d.) Mammorrhea

MAD DESIRE

In the term estrogen, the combining form Estr/o means _______________. a.) Sexual desire b.) Female c.) Mad desire d.) Estrogen

SEED

In the term hypergonadism, the root gonad Means? a.) Gland b.) Seed c.) Stone d.) Sex

POTASSIUM

In the term hyperkalemia, the root kal means? a.) Iron b.) Magnesium c.) Potassium d.) Calcium

ANTERIOR LOBE OF THE PITUITARY

Prolactin is secreted by the: a.) Posterior lobe of the pituitary b.) Anterior lobe of the pituitary c.) Ovaries d.) Pineal gland

THYROID

The ___________ gland plays a vital role in the metabolism and regulates the body's metabolic processes. a.) Thyroid b.) Pituitary c.) Pineal d.) Parahormone

ALL OF THE ABOVE

The complications of hypothyroidism can include: a.) Depression b.) Slowed mental function c.) Heart disease d.) All of the above

PANCREAS

The endocrine gland that plays a vital role in carbohydrate metabolism is ___________. a.) Thyroid b.) Adrenal c.) Testes d.) Pancreas

NERVOUS

The endocrine system works closely with what other system to help maintain homeostasis? a.) Integumentary b.) Nervous c.) Muscular d.) Skeletal

LETHARGIC

The medical term for pertaining to drowsiness or sluggishness is? a.) Myxedema b.) Pallor c.) Ascites d.) Lethargic

MYXEDEMA

The most severe form of hypothyroidism is? a.) Myxedema b.) Cushing's disease c.) Grave's disease d.) Addison's disease

ANDROGEN

The ovaries produce all of the following except: a.) Androgen b.) Estrone c.) Progesterone d.) Estrogen

HYPOPHYSIS

The pituitary gland is also known as the _____________. a.) Hypophysis b.) Pineal c.) Pituitarism d.) Parathyroid

IN THE CENTER OF THE BRAIN

The pituitary gland is located? a.) Away from the hypothalamus b.) In the center of the brain c.) Posterior lobe of the pituitary gland d.) Pineal gland

ALDOSTERONE

The principal mineral ocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex is? a.) Oxycotin b.) Androgen c.) Dopamine d.) Aldosterone

LITTLE ACORN

The root in glandular means? a.) Pertaining to b.) Little acorn c.) Giant d.) Gland

THYROIDECTOMY

The surgical excision of the thyroid gland is called? a.) Thyroidotomy b.) Thyrotherapy c.) Thyroidotome d.) Thyroidectomy

ANDROGEN

The term ________ refers to a substance that promotes the development of male characteristics. a.) Thyroid b.) Androgen c.) Steroid d.) Dopamine

PROGERIA

What is a condition of premature old age occurring in children? a.) Vasopressin b.) Progeria c.) Virilism d.) Procesterone

HIRSUTISM

Which is an abnormal condition of excessive hair growth, especially in women? a.) Hirsutism b.) Thymitis c.) Hypergonadism d.) Myxedema

INSULIN

Which substance is essential for maintenance of a normal level of blood sugar? a.) Insulin b.) Serotonin c.) Cortisol d.) Parahormone

CORTISONE

Which substance is used as an anti-inflammatory agent? a.) Somatotropin b.) Aidosterone c.) Cortisone d.) Dopamine

OBESITY

_____________ is the main cause of type 2 diabetes in both adults & children. a.) Environment b.) Malnutrition c.) Obesity d.) Heredity

HYPERGONADISM

A condition of excessive secretion of the sex glands is? a.) Testitis b.) Hypogonadism c.) Hypertrophy d.) Hypergonadism

DOPAMINE

A substance used in the treatment of shock as it acts to elevate the blood pressure is________________. a.) Cortisone b.) Insulin c.) Dopamine d.) Iodine