HSC3537 SELF TEST 10 (ENDOCRINE SYSTEM)
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
A "EEG" is used to record information about _____ electrical activity. correct
answer brain
A "EKG or ECG" is used to record information about _____ electrical activity.
correct answer heart
Dia/betes literally means: correct answer through/passing
Dwarf/ism (irregular proportioned and "shortness/state") is often seen with
Pro/geria (before/old or aged). The probable cause is heredity factors or the lack
of pituitary _______ production that leads to complete premature aging. correct
answer HGH
Graves' Disease is also known as: correct answer Hyperthyroidism
How many hormones does the pituitary gland secrete in men? correct answer 6
Located in front of the lower voice box and the upper trachea (rough), the
___________ Gland is the largest endocrine gland and is shaped like a shield.
correct answer Thyroid
The _____________ Endocrine Gland is referred to as the Master Gland (of the
body) because it secretes multiple hormones that influence multiple body
function. correct answer Pituitary
The _______________ pituitary lobe stores and releases Anti/di/uret/ic Hormone
(ADH) and Oxy/tocin. correct answer posterior
The anterior part of the pituitary gland secretes which hormones? correct answer
Luteiniz/ing, Growth, Thyroid Stimulating and Adrenocorticotrophic
The combining forms that mean "poison" are: correct answer toxic/o-, viro-, or
septo-
The compound term "Poly/dips/ia" literally means: correct answer
much/thirst/refers to
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
A "EEG" is used to record information about _____ electrical activity. correct
answer brain
A "EKG or ECG" is used to record information about _____ electrical activity.
correct answer heart
Dia/betes literally means: correct answer through/passing
Dwarf/ism (irregular proportioned and "shortness/state") is often seen with
Pro/geria (before/old or aged). The probable cause is heredity factors or the lack
of pituitary _______ production that leads to complete premature aging. correct
answer HGH
Graves' Disease is also known as: correct answer Hyperthyroidism
How many hormones does the pituitary gland secrete in men? correct answer 6
Located in front of the lower voice box and the upper trachea (rough), the
___________ Gland is the largest endocrine gland and is shaped like a shield.
correct answer Thyroid
The _____________ Endocrine Gland is referred to as the Master Gland (of the
body) because it secretes multiple hormones that influence multiple body
function. correct answer Pituitary
The _______________ pituitary lobe stores and releases Anti/di/uret/ic Hormone
(ADH) and Oxy/tocin. correct answer posterior
The anterior part of the pituitary gland secretes which hormones? correct answer
Luteiniz/ing, Growth, Thyroid Stimulating and Adrenocorticotrophic
The combining forms that mean "poison" are: correct answer toxic/o-, viro-, or
septo-
The compound term "Poly/dips/ia" literally means: correct answer
much/thirst/refers to
