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The _______ stimulates the thyroid gland to release its hormones.

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The ________ is shown at letter K on the figure.

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In ____, too much cortisol is produced.

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A)   acromegaly
B)   cretinism
C)   Cushing's syndrome
D)   diabetes mellitus
E)   Addison's diseaseF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

The ________ gland, also known as the hypophysis, is located at the base of the brain and is controlled by the hypothalamus.

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Question 5

The ________ is shown at letter A on the figure.

Accepted Answer

hypothalamus

Question 6

Which gland or organ secretes epinephrine and aldosterone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thyroid
B)   Parathyroid
C)   Adrenal
D)   Pancreas
E)   ThymusF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

____ decreases inflammation and pain.

Accepted Answer

A)   Aldosterone
B)   Thyroid hormones
C)   Cortisol
D)   Glucagon
E)   CalcitoninF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Calcitonin lowers blood calcium levels by activating ________, which use excess blood calcium to build new bone tissue.

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Question 9

The body's physiologic response to stress consists of a group of reactions called the general _______, which is primarily caused by the release of hormones.

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Question 10

____ stimulates the body to retain sodium and water and is important for maintaining blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A)   Aldosterone
B)   Thyroid-stimulating hormone
C)   Cortisol
D)   Calcitonin
E)   EpinephrineF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

In males, ____ stimulates the contraction of the prostate and vas deferens during sexual arousal.

Accepted Answer

A)   aldosterone
B)   FSH
C)   calcitonin
D)   TSH
E)   oxytocinF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

The thyroid gland does not produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormones in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   dwarfism
B)   gigantism
C)   Graves' disease
D)   myxedema
E)   Addison's diseaseF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Mr. Harrison came to the office last week because he was confused and concerned by recent physical developments. His hands and feet seem to be getting bigger, and he is developing gaps between his teeth. He is here today for a follow-up visit, and the physician informs him that he has a pituitary tumor that needs to be removed. Mr. Harrison's symptoms are typical of which of the following disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)   Graves' disease
B)   Cushing's syndrome
C)   Myxedema
D)   Addison's disease
E)   AcromegalyF) None of the above
G) D) and E) E

Question 14

____ regulates circadian rhythms.

Accepted Answer

A)   Thymosin
B)   Melatonin
C)   Erythropoietin
D)   Atrial natriuretic peptide
E)   CortisolF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Clara Simmons, a 62-year-old patient, has come to the medical office with a complaint of weight gain and puffy hands and feet. "This isn't like me," she says. "I exercise regularly and watch my diet." When you check her vital signs, you find that her blood pressure is 84/50, hear heart rate is 56, and her respirations are 12. For which of the following disorders might you expect the physician to test?

Accepted Answer

A)   Graves' disease
B)   Cushing's syndrome
C)   Myxedema
D)   Diabetes mellitus
E)   Diabetes insipidusF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Chessie will have surgery next week to have her pituitary gland removed. She asks you what effects this might have on her overall health. You may tell her that she may now experience ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   hyperthyroidism
B)   hyperadrenalism
C)   hypothyroidism
D)   disturbed circadian rhythms
E)   diabetesF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

The hormone that stimulates the kidneys to conserve water by decreasing urine output and assists in the maintenance of blood pressure is ________ hormone (ADH).

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormone that stimulates the kidneys to...

Question 18

Letter J on the figure identifies the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Letter J on the figure identifies the...

Question 19

A high glucose level due to the inadequate secretion of insulin is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   acromegaly
B)   cretinism
C)   Cushing's syndrome
D)   diabetes mellitus
E)   diabetes insipidusF) B) and E)
G) A) and B) D

Question 20

The hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to release hormones is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   cortisol
B)   calcitonin
C)   oxytocin
D)   ACTH
E)   TSHF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

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