Question 1

Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal medulla and is responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine

Question 2

A patient presents with symptoms of polyuria and polydipsia. Laboratory tests reveal insufficient secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes insipidus

Question 3

Which combining form means 'to secrete'?

Accepted Answer

crin/o

Question 4

A patient with a history of chronic autoimmune thyroiditis presents with symptoms of hyposecretion of thyroid hormones. What is the medical term for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Hashimoto thyroiditis

Question 5

Which suffix means 'surgical removal'?

Accepted Answer

-ectomy

Question 6

A patient is diagnosed with hyperglycemia and glycosuria. Which diagnostic test would best estimate the average amount of glucose in the bloodstream over the past three months?

Accepted Answer

Hemoglobin A1C test

Question 7

Which of the following terms means 'enlarged thyroid gland'?

Accepted Answer

Thyromegaly

Question 8

A child presents with poor physical and mental development due to a lack of thyroid hormones at birth. What is the medical term for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Congenital hypothyroidism

Question 9

Which hormone is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and stimulates the body to grow larger?

Accepted Answer

Growth hormone (GH)

Question 10

A patient with a benign tumor of the adrenal medulla is experiencing anxiety, hypertension, and palpitations. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Pheochromocytoma

Question 11

Which combining form means 'testis'?

Accepted Answer

testicul/o

Question 12

A patient is prescribed oral hypoglycemic agents. Which type of diabetes mellitus does this patient most likely have?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)

Question 13

Which prefix means 'excessive'?

Accepted Answer

hyper-

Question 14

A patient with hypoparathyroidism is at risk for which condition due to low blood calcium levels?

Accepted Answer

Tetany

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the function of insulin?

Accepted Answer

Lowers blood sugar by allowing sugar to enter cells

Question 16

A patient is diagnosed with adrenal feminization. Which of the following symptoms would you expect to find?

Accepted Answer

Development of female secondary sexual characteristics in males

Question 17

Which diagnostic test involves administering radioactive iodine and visualizing the thyroid gland to detect tumors?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid scan

Question 18

A patient with excessive secretion of growth hormone as an adult develops which condition?

Accepted Answer

Acromegaly

Question 19

Which combining form means 'calcium'?

Accepted Answer

calc/o

Question 20

A patient with a diet poor in iodine develops an enlarged thyroid gland. What is the medical term for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Goiter

Endocrinology: Medical Terminology and the Endocrine System

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