Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Insufficient secretion of antidiuretic hormone produces this condition
A)acromegaly
B)Addison disease
C)cretinism
D)Cushing syndrome
E)diabetes insipidus
F)diabetes mellitus
G)exophthalmos
H)glucose tolerance test
I)goiter
J)hirsutism
K)ketoacidosis
L)myxedema
M)pheochromocytoma
N)radioimmunoassay
O)tetany
P)thyroid carcinoma
Q)thyroid scan
R)thyrotoxicosis

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Insufficient secretion of antidiuretic hormone leads to diabetes insipidus, which is characterized by excessive thirst and urination.

Answer: B
 Addison disease is caused by insufficient secretion of adrenal hormones, leading to weakness, fatigue, and weight loss.

Answer: C
 Cretinism is a congenital hypothyroidism that leads to developmental and mental retardation.

Answer: D
 Cushing syndrome is caused by excessive secretion of adrenal hormones, leading to weight gain, hypertension, and diabetes.

Answer: F
 Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that leads to high blood sugar levels due to a deficiency in insulin production or function.

Answer: G
 Exophthalmos is a bulging of the eyes commonly seen in individuals with Graves' disease, a type of hyperthyroidism.

Answer: H
 The glucose tolerance test measures how well the individual's body can process glucose.

Answer: I
 A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland, often caused by iodine deficiency.

Answer: J
 Hirsutism is a condition that leads to excess hair growth in women, often due to hormonal imbalances.

Answer: K
 Ketoacidosis is a life-threatening condition that occurs in individuals with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, leading to elevated levels of ketones in the blood.

Answer: L
 Myxedema is a severe form of hypothyroidism that leads to decreased metabolic rate, fatigue, and weight gain.

Answer: M
 Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor that leads to excessive secretion of adrenal hormones, causing high blood pressure, weight loss, and anxiety.

Answer: N
 Radioimmunoassay is a laboratory technique that measures the levels of hormones or other substances in the blood.

Answer: O
 Tetany is a condition that leads to muscle cramps, spasms, and seizures, often due to calcium imbalance.

Answer: P
 Thyroid carcinoma is a type of cancer that affects the thyroid gland.

Answer: Q
 A thyroid scan is a diagnostic test that uses radioactive iodine to assess the size and function of the thyroid gland.

Answer: R
 Thyrotoxicosis is a condition that results from excessive secretion of thyroid hormones, such as in Graves' disease.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings