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30 Cards in this Set
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Diabetes insipidus is caused by insufficient levels of:
a. Insulin b. Sugar c. Sodium d. ADH (antidiuretic hormone) |
d. ADH (antidiuretic hormone)
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The endocrine cells which produce insulin are located in the:
a. Pineal gland b. Circle of Willis c. Islets of Langerhans d. Adrenal glands |
c. Islets of Langerhans
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Which test can be used to monitor blood sugar control over a 2-month period?
a. 24-hour urine collection b. Hemoglobin A1c c. CA-125 d. Serum calcitonin |
b. Hemoglobin A1c
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A patient with restlessness, nervousness, palpitations, and weight loss would be evaluated for:
a. Cushing syndrome b. Addison disease c. Hyperthyroidism d. Diabetes mellitus |
c. Hyperthyroidism
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A patient who has a blood sugar of 450 is:
a. Hypokalemic b. Hypernatremic c. Hyperglycemic d. Hypoglycemic |
c. Hyperglycemic
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Bulging of the eyes, as seen in hyperthyroidism, is called:
a. Exophthalmos b. Megalophthalmos c. Anophthalmos d. Microphthalmos |
a. Exophthalmos
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What are the two primary forms of diabetes mellitus?
a. Type A and type B b. Type 1 and type 2 c. Insulitis and insipidus d. Mellitus and insulitis |
b. Type 1 and type 2
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Which of the following is not a cause of hypothyroidism?
a. Hashimoto thyroiditis b. Iodine deficiency c. Deficiency of TSH d. Deficiency of ACTH |
d. Deficiency of ACTH
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Together with the central nervous system, the endocrine system regulates the body's metabolism to maintain:
a. Homeostasis b. Autonomic responses c. Neural pathways d. Hormonal pathways |
a. Homeostasis
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The laboratory tests done to determine if ovarian function has slowed down or ceased are:
a. ACTH and TSH b. TSH and FSH c. FSH and LH d. T3 and T4 |
c. FSH and LH
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The master endocrine gland which controls the other endocrine glands is the:
a. Pituitary gland b. Hypothalamus c. Adrenal gland d. Pancreas |
a. Pituitary gland
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The adrenal glands are located:
a. Behind the liver b. In the brain c. In the throat d. On top of the kidneys |
d. On top of the kidneys
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Which gland is responsible for releasing oxytocin to stimulate labor?
a. The pancreas b. The thyroid c. The pituitary d. The adrenals |
c. The pituitary
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Which gland is responsible for the "flight or fight" response?
a. The pancreas b. The thyroid c. The pituitary d. The adrenals |
d. The adrenals
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Another term for hyperthyroidism is:
a. Hashimoto thyroiditis b. Thyrotoxicosis c. de Quervain disease d. Addison disease |
b. Thyrotoxicosis
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There are four parathyroid glands and their primary function is to:
a. Regulate calcium levels in the serum b. Regulate chloride and prevent syncope c. Control metabolic activity and protein synthesis d. Produce insulin and control blood sugar |
a. Regulate calcium levels in the serum
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Addison disease is an example of hypofunction of the:
a. Pituitary b. Adrenals c. Parathyroids d. Thyroid |
b. Adrenals
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This hormone will cause calcium to move from the serum into the bones, helping to regulate serum calcium levels and strengthen bones:
a. Calcitonin b. Calciferol c. Calcine d. Calan |
a. Calcitonin
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The adrenal gland secretes:
a. Corticosteroids b. PTH c. Insulin d. Glucagon |
a. Corticosteroids
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An endemic goiter is caused by the lack of ______ in the diet.
a. Calcium b. Chloride c. Iodine d. Magnesium |
c. Iodine
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The adrenal medulla secretes:
a. Calcitonin b. Glucagon c. Adrenaline and noradrenaline d. TSH |
c. Adrenaline and noradrenaline
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The pituitary gland is located within the:
a. Sella turcica b. Kidneys c. Throat d. Chest |
a. Sella turcica
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Oral hypoglycemics are used in the treatment of:
a. Type 1 diabetes b. Type 2 diabetes c. Diabetes insipidus d. Ketoacidosis |
b. Type 2 diabetes
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One outward manifestation of hypothyroidism is:
a. An enlarged thyroid gland b. Unexplained weight gain c. Weight loss despite increased appetite d. Heat intolerance |
a. An enlarged thyroid gland
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A primary complication of diabetes characterized by improper burning of fats instead of sugar is called:
a. Ketoacidosis b. Diabetes insipidus c. SIADH d. Insulin shock |
a. Ketoacidosis
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A life-threatening form of metabolic acidosis in diabetics is termed:
a. TSH b. PKU c. DKA d. ADHD |
c. DKA
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Which of these is a long-acting insulin?
a. Amaryl b. Lamictal c. Metformin d. Insulin glargine |
d. Insulin glargine
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Growth hormone is the common name for which adrenal hormone?
a. Somatostatin b. Follicle-stimulating hormone c. Prolactin d. Adrenocorticotropic hormone |
a. Somatostatin
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Which of the following is not secreted by the thyroid gland?
a. Thyroxine b. Triiodothyronine c. Calcitonin d. Thyroid-stimulating hormone |
d. Thyroid-stimulating hormone
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After the closure of the growth plates, excessive somatotropin secretion causes:
a. Dwarfism b. Acromegaly c. Cushing disease d. Addison disease |
b. Acromegaly
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