Question 1

All of the glands of the endocrine system are influenced by the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

Only some of the glands of the endocrine system are influenced by the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland.

Question 2

The adjective form of pancreas is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The adjective form of pancreas is ________....

Question 3

The primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word hypoparathyroidism (hy-poh-pair-ah-thy-royd-izm)is _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The primary accented syllable in the pronunciation...

Question 4

Galactorrhea, a secretion of breast milk, can occur even though the patient is not pregnant.

Accepted Answer

Galactorrhea can occur due to various reasons such as hormonal imbalances, certain medications, or even stress, and is not always related to pregnancy.

Question 5

During precocious puberty, testosterone from the testes produces primary and secondary sexual characteristics in a male child that include growth of the genitalia, deepening of the voice, and the appearance of body hair.

Accepted Answer

Precocious puberty occurs when puberty starts before the age of 8 in girls and 9 in boys. In boys, testosterone from the testes can cause the growth of the genitalia, deepening of the voice, and the appearance of body hair, among other primary and secondary sexual characteristics.

Question 6

The word endocrinology is derived from word parts meaning innermost, secrete, and specialty.

Accepted Answer

The word endocrinology is derived from word parts meaning innermost (endo-),secrete (crin/o-),and the study of (-logy).

Question 7

The thyroid gland has three lobes connected by a bridge of tissue.

Accepted Answer

The thyroid gland has two lobes connected by a bridge of tissue, not three lobes.

Question 8

The plural of adenoma is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The plural of adenoma is ________....

Question 9

The adjective form of hormone is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The adjective form of hormone is ________....

Question 10

Exophthalmos is a symptom found in some patients with hypothyroidism.

Accepted Answer

Exophthalmos (bulging of the eyes) is actually a symptom found in some patients with hyperthyroidism, not hypothyroidism.

Question 11

Diabetic nephropathy is a chronic complication of diabetes involving the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

Diabetic nephropathy is a chronic complication of diabetes involving the kidneys, not the nervous system.

Question 12

Both the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland are located in the brain.

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland are both located in the brain, with the hypothalamus being located above the pituitary gland.

Question 13

Uterine inertia is associated with hypersecretion of oxytocin.

Accepted Answer

Uterine inertia is the failure of the uterus to contract during labor. It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as fetal distress, maternal exhaustion, or uterine exhaustion. Hypersecretion of oxytocin can lead to hyperstimulation of the uterus, but it is not a common cause of uterine inertia.

Question 14

The primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word synergism (sin-er-jizm)is _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The primary accented syllable in the pronunciation...

Question 15

Patients with gestational diabetes mellitus are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus later in life.

Accepted Answer

Gestational diabetes is a known risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Women who develop gestational diabetes should be regularly monitored for diabetes after delivery and encouraged to make lifestyle changes to reduce their risk.

Question 16

Myxedema is the medical word for congenital hypothyroidism.

Accepted Answer

Myxedema is a type of severe hypothyroidism that can develop in adults. Congenital hypothyroidism refers to the condition where the thyroid gland is underactive from birth.

Question 17

The adjective form of gland is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The adjective form of gland is ________....

Question 18

Glands of the endocrine system all release substances called hormones.

Accepted Answer

All glands of the endocrine system release hormones, which are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to affect various organs and tissues in the body.

Question 19

Gynecomastia can be a sign of hypersecretion of estrogen in the young female

Accepted Answer

Gynec/o- means "female;woman" and mast/o- means "breast;mastoid process," but gynecomastia is male breast enlargement (that looks more like a female breast)because of an imbalance of testosterone and estrogens.

Question 20

Endocrinologists who only treat patients with diabetes mellitus are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Endocrinologists who only treat patients with diabetes...

Quiz 14: Endocrinology - Endocrine System