Endocrine System Overview Quiz

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles.

A hormone produced by the thymus that helps in the development of T-cells for the immune system.

A collection of risk factors that increase the chance of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

A sign of metabolic syndrome, it's a condition where your body can't use insulin properly.

A chronic disorder affecting carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism due to insufficient insulin action.

Type of DM where the body doesn't produce enough insulin. 5-10% of cases.

Type of DM where the body resists the effects of insulin. 90-95% of cases.

A sign of DKA characterized by rapid, deep breathing.

Ketones are produced when the body breaks down fat for energy.

A condition in which ketone bodies are present in the urine.

A condition where the adrenal glands produce insufficient amounts of cortisol and aldosterone.

An autoimmune condition that affects the adrenal glands, leading to decreased cortisol and aldosterone production.

A condition where the pituitary gland doesn't produce enough ACTH, resulting in decreased cortisol production.

A condition characterized by excessive cortisol production by the adrenal glands.

A symptom of Cushing Syndrome characterized by a round face.

A symptom of Cushing Syndrome characterized by a fatty deposit at the base of the neck.

A symptom of Cushing Syndrome characterized by excessive fat accumulation around the abdomen.

A symptom of Cushing Syndrome characterized by weakened and thinned bones.

A symptom of Cushing Syndrome characterized by increased blood pressure.

A symptom of Cushing Syndrome characterized by a curved upper back.

A group of glands that release hormones to regulate body functions.

A condition where the parathyroid gland produces excessive parathyroid hormone (PTH), leading to disruptions in calcium, phosphate, and bone metabolism.

Chemical messengers that regulate various body functions.

Increased levels of calcium in the blood serum due to hyperparathyroidism.

The brain's control center for the endocrine system, regulating appetite, temperature, and more.

Decreased levels of phosphate in the blood serum due to hyperparathyroidism.

Weakening of bones caused by the excessive removal of calcium from bones in hyperparathyroidism.

The "master" gland that regulates other glands in the body.

The front part of the pituitary gland that releases hormones like growth hormone and ACTH.

Kidney stones or renal calculi can form as a result of high calcium levels in the blood due to hyperparathyroidism.

The back part of the pituitary gland that releases hormones like antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin.

A condition that occurs in hyperparathyroidism, characterized by fatigue, drowsiness, confusion, poor memory, slowed mentation, myalgias, depression, stocking-and-glove sensory loss, hyperactive deep tendon reflexes (DTRs), osteopenia, gout or pseudogout, proximal muscle weakness, arthralgia, myalgia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, peptic ulcers, pancreatitis, kidney stones.

A gland in the neck that produces hormones that regulate metabolism.

A condition where the adrenal cortex is not functioning properly, resulting in low levels of cortisol and aldosterone.

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland that regulate metabolism and protein synthesis.

Small glands near the thyroid that regulate calcium and phosphate levels.

A gland located near the kidneys that produces hormones like cortisol and aldosterone.

The outer layer of the adrenal gland that produces corticosteroids which regulate sodium, potassium, and carbohydrate metabolism.

The inner layer of the adrenal gland that produces epinephrine and norepinephrine, involved in the "fight-or-flight" response.

Clusters of cells in the pancreas that produce hormones like insulin, glucagon, and amylin.

Hormone produced by the pancreas that lowers blood glucose levels.

Hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels.