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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is characterized by an overactive thyroid gland.

false

Which condition is a severe form of hypothyroidism characterized by dry and pale skin, puffy face, and slowed mental function?

Myxedema

Which of the following is a symptom of diabetes insipidus?

excessive thirst (polydipsia)

Which condition is characterized by the excessive production of male sex hormones in females, leading to masculine features?

Virilism

Which of the following conditions can cause visual impairments?

Retinopathy

Hyperpituitarism is characterized by a deficiency of hormones by the pituitary gland.

false

Polydipsia is a condition characterized by excessive thirst.

true

Hyperaldosteronism can lead to a build-up of fluid in body tissues.

true

What is the primary focus of endocrinology?

Production and regulation of hormones

Which term is used to describe the degeneration of nerves commonly seen in diabetic patients?

Neuropathy

Polyuria is a condition characterized by:

Excessive production of urine

Sweat glands are classified as endocrine glands.

false

Grave's disease is characterized by an underactive thyroid gland.

false

Which of the following conditions can occur as a complication of diabetes and is characterized by increased levels of ketone bodies in the blood?

Ketoacidosis

Cushing's Syndrome is characterized by weight gain, particularly in the abdominal area.

true

What diagnostic test is commonly used to measure a person's blood sugar level after fasting?

Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

Nephropathy is a condition characterized by excessive hair growth, especially in women.

false

Which of the following conditions is characterized by excessive growth and height due to an excess of growth hormone during childhood?

Gigantism

Which of the following conditions is characterized by excessive hunger and increased food intake?

Polyphagia

What is the primary cause of dwarfism?

Growth hormone deficiency

Which of the following is a symptom of acromegaly?

Enlargement of the hands and feet

Which type of cancer begins in the cells of the thyroid gland?

Thyroid carcinoma

Which disease is characterized by the deficiency of cortisol production, leading to fatigue, weight loss, and low blood pressure?

Addison's disease

What is the surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands called?

Adrenalectomy

What is the surgical removal of one or more parathyroid glands called?

Parathyroidectomy

Which term is used to describe excess of sugar in the blood?

Hyperglycemia

Hyperpituitarism is characterized by a deficiency of hormones by the pituitary gland.

false

Gynecomastia refers to?

Enlargement of breast tissue in males

Hypopituitarism is characterized by the deficiency in the secretion of hormones by which gland?

Pituitary gland

A urine dipstick is a strip that measures the likelihood of COVID.

false

Thyrotoxicosis is the same as hypothyroidism.

false

What is the primary cause of diabetes mellitus?

Insufficient production or ineffective use of insulin

Hyperthyroidism is a condition characterized by excessive production of thyroid hormones.

true

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of sugar in the urine?

Glycosuria

Menopause typically occurs in a woman's 40s or 50s.

true

Which of the following conditions refers to the abnormally low blood sugar levels?

Hypoglycemia

Which hormone imbalance is associated with exophthalmos?

thyroid

Menorrhagia is a condition characterized by abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.

true

Which part of the female reproductive system is the lower portion of the uterus that connects to the vagina?

cervix

What is the surgical removal of the fallopian tubes called?

Salpingectomy

What is the medical term used to describe painful menstrual cramps?

Dysmenorrhea

Which of the following terms refers to the absence of menstrual periods in a woman of reproductive age?

Amenorrhea

Leiomyosarcoma is a tumor of the smooth muscle of the uterus. It may or may not be malignant.

false

Which of the following refers to inflammation of the fallopian tubes?

Salpingitis

Myometritis is the inflammation of the muscular layer of the uterus.

true

Which of the following terms refers to the female reproductive organs responsible for producing eggs and hormones?

Ovaries

What is the term for the surgical reconstruction of a breast to restore its shape and appearance?

Mammoplasty

Hysterosalpingography is a procedure that visualizes the uterus and fallopian tubes using ultrasound

false

What is the term for the surgical removal of one or both ovaries?

Oophorectomy

cryosurgery is a technique that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue.

true

Which of the following terms refers to the thin membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the organs within it?

Peritoneum

Which of the following refers to the condition in which the rectum protrudes into the back wall of the vagina?

Rectocele

Oligomenorrhea is a condition characterized by the absence of menstrual periods.

false

Which of the following is a benign condition characterized by lumps and pain in the breasts?

fibrocystic breasts

Pyometra is a condition characterized by the presence of pus in the uterus.

true

Which sexually transmitted infection can cause a greenish-yellow discharge from the urethra or vagina?

Gonorrhea

What is the term for the surgical removal of a breast tumor and a small margin of surrounding healthy tissue?

Lumpectomy

Which of the following refers to a benign tumor of the smooth muscle of the uterus?

Leiomyoma

Ovaries are responsible for the production of sperm.

false

What is the term used to describe the absence of ovulation?

Anovulation

What is the term for a radiographic examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes?

Hysterosalpingography

Oligospermia is a condition characterized by:

Low sperm count

The epididymis plays a role in sperm maturation.

true

What is the surgical procedure that involves removing the foreskin from the tip of the penis called?

Circumcision

Motility assesses the movement and swimming capability of sperm.

true

What is the surgical removal of the prostate gland called?

Prostatectomy

Which surgical procedure is used to fix an undescended testicle?

Orchiopexy

Which term refers to the abnormal and prolonged erection of the penis?

Priapism

Gynecomastia is the enlargement of male breast tissue.

true

What is the procedure of a digital rectal examination (DRE) like?

The healthcare professional inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to feel the size, shape, and consistency of the prostate gland.

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is used as a screening test for prostate cancer.

true

Which of the following conditions is characterized by enlarged and twisted veins in the scrotum?

Varicocele

Phimosis is a condition characterized by the narrowing of the opening of the foreskin.

true

Which term refers to inflammation of one or both of the testicles?

Orchitis

What is the surgical procedure that involves cutting or blocking the vas deferens to prevent sperm from reaching the semen called?

Vasectomy

Which of the following is a symptom of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)?

Frequent urination, especially at night

Which sexually transmitted infection can cause painful sores or blisters in the genital area?

Genital herpes

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of one or both testicles?

Orchiectomy

Which condition is characterized by the enlargement of the prostate gland?

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

What is the medical term for inflammation of the skin covering the head of the penis?

Balanitis

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is a type of prostate cancer.

false

Seminoma is a type of testicular cancer.

true

Nephrolithotomy is a surgical incision into the kidney to remove a stone

true

Enuresis is a medical term for bedwetting.

true

What is the collective term for the organs involved in producing, storing, and excreting urine?

Urinary Tract

What is the main difference between a retrograde pyelogram and an intravenous pyelography?

Retrograde pyelogram uses a contrast dye injected through a catheter into the urethra, while intravenous pyelography uses a contrast dye injected into a vein

A urine culture and sensitivity is done to identify the:

bacteria causing an infection and antibiotics that would be effective against the bacteria

What is the medical term for decreased urine output?

Oliguria

What is the medical term for a birth defect in males where the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis?

Hypospadias

The combining forms ren/o- and nephr/o- mean:

kidney.

What is the process of releasing urine from the urinary bladder called?

Micturition

A kidney stone is also called a/an:

calculus

Which surgical procedure involves the removal of a kidney?

Nephrectomy

What is the main difference between a cystectomy and a cystostomy?

A cystectomy is the surgical removal of the entire bladder, while a cystostomy is the creation of an artificial opening in the bladder.

Polyuria is always an indication of the presence of a urinary tract infection.

False

What is the medical term for a condition characterized by having to urinate more than once during the night?

Nocturia

Placing a tube into the bladder in order to drain the urine is called:

catheterization

What is another term for forming kidney stones?

Lithogenesis

In the medical word calculogenesis, the combining form calcul/o- means:

stone

Which finding in a urinalysis would indicate the presence of a urinary tract infection?

pyuria