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Endocrine System
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Question: Which endocrine gland contains the Islets of Langerhans?
Answer: Pancreas
Question: The 76 year old female was transported to the hospital following a fall. Upon examination, it was determined that sustained a fracture of the head of her femur. This injury was likely related to:
Answer: osteoporosis
Question: Janie has hyperglycemia and is being treated with insulin. Which of Janie's endocrine glands is functioning inefficiently?
Answer: Pancreas
Question: Jackie complained to his/her doctor about nervousness, and weight loss even though he/she has had increased food intake. Laboratory tests revealed that Jackie had an elevated level of which hormone?
Answer: Thyroxin
Question: The patient had two of his/her parathyroid glands surgically removed. This procedure can lead to a condition characterized by muscle twitching and lead to seizures. The condition that the patient must be aware of is:
Answer: tetany
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Question: A teenage girl that has undeveloped breasts and has not started her menstrual cycle indicates that a hormone deficiency exists. What hormone is deficient?
Answer: estrogen
Question: The endocrine disorder that could be prevented by using iodized salt is:
Answer: hypothyroidism
Question: Terri has an excessive appetite but has trouble gaining weight. She also has exophthalmos. What disorder might she have?
Answer: hyperthyroidism
Question: The pituitary gland is located:
Answer: at the base of the brain
Question: Trey has the appearance of a tan even during the winter months. During a physical exam, he had a low blood pressure and low blood sugar. These symptoms are indicative of:
Answer: Addison's disease
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Question: A 47 year old man went to see his doctor. When reviewing family pictures, the patient's wife noted that her husband had developed enlarged hands, lips and nose, and that his chin protrudes more than it used to. Following some laboratory studies, the doctor diagnosed the patient with:
Answer: acromegaly
Question: The obstetrician instructs a new mother about the changes in her body He/she explains that her breast milk production is the result of:
Answer: prolactin
Question: The pregnant woman began to have contractions of the uterus in preparation for childbirth. What is the name of the hormone that initiated her contractions?
Answer: Oxytocin
Question: Which gland is divided into anterior and posterior lobes?
Answer: pituitary
Question: An organ that produces a secretion called hormones is called a:
Answer: gland
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Question: Hormone release provides immediate body responses because the hormones are directed toward:
Answer: target organ cells
Question: The endocrinologist saw a patient whose parents were concerned about their 8 year old child's short stature. The physician suspects that the child may have a deficiency in:
Answer: growth hormone
Question: In an emergency situation, the "fight or flight" hormone will increase the heart rate and blood pressure. This hormone is:
Answer: adrenalin
Question: Liver damage, heart disease, testicular changes, and breast growth in males are symptom of:
Answer: steriod abuse
Question: Which gland is located directly above the kidneys and are divided into the cortex and the medulla?
Answer: the adrenal glands
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Question: Which gland is butterfly shaped and located in the anterior neck on either side of the larynx?
Answer: thyroid
Question: The pancreas is also an organ of the:
Answer: digestive system
Question: A 19 year old male that has not begun to develop chest hair, a deep voice, or increased muscle mass may be deficient in which hormone?
Answer: testosterone
Question: Which gland is posterior to the sternum?
Answer: thymus
Question: A small child was being chased by a large dog. Out of fear, the child ran really fast. Which hormone enabled the child to get away from the dog?
Answer: adrenal