4.1 True/False Multiple Choice Quiz: Endocrine System

What is the primary focus of endocrinology?

Production and regulation of hormones

Thyrotoxicosis is the same as hypothyroidism.

False

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

Hyperglycemia

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

Thyroid carcinoma

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

False

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

False

Which condition is caused by an underactive thyroid gland and is characterized by symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and depression?

Hypothyroidism

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

Adrenalectomy

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

True

Polyuria is a condition characterized by:

Excessive production of urine

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

False

Which type of glands are responsible for releasing sweat through the pores?

Exocrine glands

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

What is the primary cause of dwarfism?

Growth hormone deficiency

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

Hypoglycemia

What is the primary cause of diabetes mellitus?

insufficient production or ineffective use of insulin

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

Parathyroidectomy

Precocious puberty is characterized by?

Development of sexual characteristics at an earlier age than the usual

Which of the following is a symptom of acromegaly?

Enlargement of the hands and feet

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

Addison's disease

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

Polyphagia

Which of the following conditions is characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland?

Goiter

Which condition is caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormones during fetal development and infancy?

Cretinism

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

Pituitary gland

Sweat glands are classified as endocrine glands.

False

Polyuria is a condition characterized by:

Excessive production of urine

What is the primary cause of pituitary adenoma?

Tumor in the pituitary gland

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

True

Polydipsia is a condition characterized by excessive thirst.

True

Hypercalcemia is characterized by low levels of calcium in the blood.

False

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

Neuropathy

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

Hyperglycemia

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

False

What is the primary focus of endocrinology?

Production and regulation of hormones

Which condition is characterized by excessive hair growth, especially in women?

Hirsutism

Which of the following is a symptom of diabetes insipidus?

Excessive thirst (polydipsia)

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

Myxedema

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

Adrenalectomy

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

Virilism

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

Gigantism

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

False