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41 Cards in this Set
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True/False
Thymus bland seceretes hormones linked to the body's stress level |
Flase
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True/False
The largest gland is the Pancreas |
True
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True/False
Hormones are classified by the response they produce |
Flase
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True/False
Hormones produced in the endocrine glands enter the bloodstream to reach their target site |
True
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True/False
Melatonin is released more during the night then during the day |
True
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True/False
Glucagon is released by the pancreas in response to high blood sugar |
Flase
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True/False
Somatostatin inhibits the release of insulin and glucagon |
True
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True/False
If production of growth hormones is present in children the resulting condition is known as acromegaly |
False
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True/False
Pheochromocytomas are benign and can usually be removed surgically |
True
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True/False
Insulin can be long acting and short acting |
True
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Which of the following is not a gland located in the head?
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The three located in the head:Hypothalamus, Pituitary, and Pineal
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Which gland is a bridge between the nervous system and hormone system?
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Hypothalamus
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Which gland is responsible for controlling sexual growth?
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Pineal
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which glands are responsible for hormones that participate in metabolism?
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The thyroid gland
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Which gland secretes hormones that help the body mantain adequate calcium levels?
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Parathyroid
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Which glans(s) is/are responsible for production of insulin and glucagon?
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Pancreas
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Which chemical regulates the sleep/wake cycle?
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Melatonin
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Which gland is known as the master gland?
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Pituitary gland
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Which hormone increases the blood sugar concentration?
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Glucocorticoids or Cortisol
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Which hormone increase urinary output?
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Mineralocorticoids or Aldosterone
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Which of the following medications is not used to treat Hypothyroidism?
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Medications for Hypothyrodism:G-Thyroid(desiccated)T-Armour Thyroid, G-Levothyroxine sodium T-Synthroid, Levothroid, G-Liothyronine sodium T-Cytomel, G-liotrix T-Thyrolar, Euthroid
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Which of the following medications is not used in the treatment of Paget's disease?
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Medication for Paget's disease:G-calcitonin-salmon T-Calcimar, G-etidronate sodium T-Didronel, G-alendronate T-Fosamax, G-pamidronate T-Aredia
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A condition that causes an increase in Adrenocorticotropic hormone
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addison's disease
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A condition that results in a decrease in corticoids
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dont know
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A condition in which a long acting thyroid stimulant protein is constantly produce
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Giantism (child)
Acromegaly(adult) |
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A condition associated with the decrease in bone density
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Paget's disease
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A condition in which a persons tissues are attacked by their immune system
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Autoimmune disease
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A conditon associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
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Myxedema
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A condition that results in softening and weakening bones
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Osteoporosis
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A condition in which the thyroid is enlarge because of the lack of iodine
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Goiter
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A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
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Cretinism
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Addison's Disease
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Florinef
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Inflammation
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Prednisone
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Thyroid replacement
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Synthroid
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Hypercalcemia
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Aredia
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Oral antidiabetic
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Glucophage
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Addison's Disease
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Florinef
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Inflammation
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Prednisone
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Thyroid replacement
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Synthroid
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Hypercalcemia
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Aredia
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Oral antidiabetic
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Glucophage
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