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The Endocrine System - Quiz A

front 1

A/An __________ is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and malfunctions of the endocrine glands.

back 1

endocrinologist

front 2

The hormone __________ , which is secreted by cells of the thyroid gland, works with the parathyroid hormone to regulate the calcium levels in the blood and tissues.

back 2

calcitonin

front 3

The __________ gland secretes hormones that control the activity of the other endocrine glands.

back 3

pituitary

front 4

The hormone __________ is secreted by the adrenal medulla and stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.

back 4

norepinephrine

front 5

The condition known as __________ is a complication of hyperparathyroidism in which bones become softened and deformed. They can also develop cysts.

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osteitis fibrosa

front 6

The condition characterized by abnormally high concentrations of calcium circulating in the blood instead of being stored in the bones is known as __________ .

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hypercalcemia

front 7

The __________ are mineral substances, such as sodium and potassium, which are normally found in the blood.

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electrolytes

front 8

A/An __________ is a benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that causes the gland to produce excess epinephrine.

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pheochromocytoma

front 9

A/An __________ is a reproductive cell. These are sperm in the male and ova in the female.

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gamete

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The hormone __________ is secreted in response to low blood sugar levels.

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glucagon

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The hormone __________ is secreted in response to high blood sugar levels.

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insulin

front 12

The term __________ means excessive thirst.

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polydipsia

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A/An __________ is the surgical removal of all or part of the pancreas.

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pancreatectomy

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The term __________ describes an abnormally low concentration of glucose in the blood.

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hypoglycemia

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An oral ___________ test is performed to confirm a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and to aid in diagnosing hypoglycemia.

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glucose tolerance

front 16

The steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex are known as __________ .

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corticosteroids

front 17

__________ syndrome is caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol.

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Cushing's

front 18

The hormone __________ influences the sleep and wakefulness portions of the circadian cycle.

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melatonin

front 19

A/An __________ is a relatively rare life-threatening condition caused by exaggerated hyperthyroidism.

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thyroid storm

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The hormone __________ , which is secreted by the testicles, stimulates the development of the male secondary sex characteristics.

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testosterone