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Which gland releases growth hormone and hormones that stimulate other glands?
Which gland releases growth hormone and hormones that stimulate other glands?
- Parathyroid gland
- Pituitary gland (correct)
- Thyroid gland
- Adrenal gland
What is the function of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
What is the function of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
- Destroying the thyroid gland
- Aiding in glycogen conversion
- Stimulating the adrenal cortex
- Secreting oxytocin (correct)
Which term refers to the overactivity of a parathyroid gland?
Which term refers to the overactivity of a parathyroid gland?
- Conn syndrome
- Cushing syndrome
- Hyperparathyroidism (correct)
- Addison disease
What does acromegaly result from?
What does acromegaly result from?
What does the term 'mellitus' refer to in diabetes mellitus?
What does the term 'mellitus' refer to in diabetes mellitus?
What does a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) reading of 126 mg/dL indicate?
What does a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) reading of 126 mg/dL indicate?
Which condition is caused by an autoimmune disease resulting in hyperthyroidism?
Which condition is caused by an autoimmune disease resulting in hyperthyroidism?
What does a Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test measure?
What does a Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test measure?
Which condition is marked by darkening of the skin, weakness, and alterations in salt and water balance?
Which condition is marked by darkening of the skin, weakness, and alterations in salt and water balance?
What is the meaning of the term 'insipidus' in Diabetes insipidus?
What is the meaning of the term 'insipidus' in Diabetes insipidus?
What is the main difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes mellitus?
What is the main difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes mellitus?
Which condition is associated with obesity, weakness, hyperglycemia, hypertension, and hirsutism (excess hair growth)?
Which condition is associated with obesity, weakness, hyperglycemia, hypertension, and hirsutism (excess hair growth)?
Which term refers to the sudden damage to the brain resulting from a reduction of cerebral blood flow?
Which term refers to the sudden damage to the brain resulting from a reduction of cerebral blood flow?
What does ataxia refer to?
What does ataxia refer to?
Which condition is marked by involuntary twitching of the limbs or facial muscles?
Which condition is marked by involuntary twitching of the limbs or facial muscles?
What does dementia refer to?
What does dementia refer to?
Which term describes a chronic disease involving periodic sudden bursts of electric activity from the brain resulting in seizures?
Which term describes a chronic disease involving periodic sudden bursts of electric activity from the brain resulting in seizures?
What is Parkinsonism characterized by?
What is Parkinsonism characterized by?
The word 'mellitus' in diabetes mellitus refers to the Latin root for honey.
The word 'mellitus' in diabetes mellitus refers to the Latin root for honey.
Exophthalmos is a symptom commonly seen in Graves' disease.
Exophthalmos is a symptom commonly seen in Graves' disease.
Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) is measured after a fast of at least six hours.
Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) is measured after a fast of at least six hours.
Gigantism is caused by hyposecretion of growth hormone in childhood.
Gigantism is caused by hyposecretion of growth hormone in childhood.
Hypoglycemia is characterized by an abnormally high level of glucose in the blood.
Hypoglycemia is characterized by an abnormally high level of glucose in the blood.
Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) may signal borderline diabetes mellitus.
Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) may signal borderline diabetes mellitus.
Ketoacidosis is caused by excessive ketone bodies and is related to diabetes mellitus.
Ketoacidosis is caused by excessive ketone bodies and is related to diabetes mellitus.
Thyrotoxicosis is a condition resulting from underactivity of the thyroid gland.
Thyrotoxicosis is a condition resulting from underactivity of the thyroid gland.
The Wernicke area is located in the frontal lobe of the brain.
The Wernicke area is located in the frontal lobe of the brain.
Neurotoxicity refers to something that is beneficial for nerve health.
Neurotoxicity refers to something that is beneficial for nerve health.
Hemiparesis is a condition characterized by paralysis of one side of the body.
Hemiparesis is a condition characterized by paralysis of one side of the body.
A ganglionectomy involves the surgical removal of a gland.
A ganglionectomy involves the surgical removal of a gland.
Encephalomalacia refers to the hardening of brain tissue.
Encephalomalacia refers to the hardening of brain tissue.
Narcolepsy is a condition characterized by sudden episodes of seizures.
Narcolepsy is a condition characterized by sudden episodes of seizures.
Hydrocephalus is characterized by a reduced accumulation of CSF in or around the brain.
Hydrocephalus is characterized by a reduced accumulation of CSF in or around the brain.
Amnesia is a state of deep unconsciousness from which one cannot be roused.
Amnesia is a state of deep unconsciousness from which one cannot be roused.
Epilepsy involves a chronic disease characterized by loss of myelin in the CNS.
Epilepsy involves a chronic disease characterized by loss of myelin in the CNS.
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the meninges.
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the meninges.
Dementia results in a state of reduced comprehension, coherence, and reasoning ability.
Dementia results in a state of reduced comprehension, coherence, and reasoning ability.
Parkinsonism is characterized by sudden and temporary confusion marked by excitement and incoherence.
Parkinsonism is characterized by sudden and temporary confusion marked by excitement and incoherence.
What is the medical term for a disease resulting from an excess of hormones from the adrenal cortex and is associated with obesity, weakness, hyperglycemia, hypertension, and hirsutism?
What is the medical term for a disease resulting from an excess of hormones from the adrenal cortex and is associated with obesity, weakness, hyperglycemia, hypertension, and hirsutism?
Which disorder is caused by insufficient release of ADH from the posterior pituitary, leading to excessive thirst and production of large amounts of very dilute urine?
Which disorder is caused by insufficient release of ADH from the posterior pituitary, leading to excessive thirst and production of large amounts of very dilute urine?
What is the term for a disorder of glucose metabolism caused by deficiency of insulin production or inadequate tissue response to insulin?
What is the term for a disorder of glucose metabolism caused by deficiency of insulin production or inadequate tissue response to insulin?
Which term refers to a disorder caused by an adrenal tumor leading to hyperaldosteronism?
Which term refers to a disorder caused by an adrenal tumor leading to hyperaldosteronism?
Which region of the adrenal glands secretes epinephrine in response to stress?
Which region of the adrenal glands secretes epinephrine in response to stress?
What is the function of the pancreatic islet?
What is the function of the pancreatic islet?
Which gland regulates mood and daily rhythms in response to environmental light?
Which gland regulates mood and daily rhythms in response to environmental light?
What is the role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?
What is the role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?
What does the term 'mellitus' refer to in diabetes mellitus?
What does the term 'mellitus' refer to in diabetes mellitus?
Which condition is characterized by an enlargement of the thyroid gland?
Which condition is characterized by an enlargement of the thyroid gland?
What does a Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) reading equal to or greater than 126 mg/dL indicate?
What does a Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) reading equal to or greater than 126 mg/dL indicate?
Which hormone is responsible for causing gigantism during childhood?
Which hormone is responsible for causing gigantism during childhood?
What is the term for a sudden and temporary state of confusion marked by excitement, physical restlessness, and incoherence?
What is the term for a sudden and temporary state of confusion marked by excitement, physical restlessness, and incoherence?
Which condition involves a series of violent, involuntary muscle contractions usually associated with a nervous condition?
Which condition involves a series of violent, involuntary muscle contractions usually associated with a nervous condition?
What does hydrocephalus refer to?
What does hydrocephalus refer to?
Which term describes a state of reduced comprehension, coherence, and reasoning ability resulting in inappropriate responses to environmental stimuli?
Which term describes a state of reduced comprehension, coherence, and reasoning ability resulting in inappropriate responses to environmental stimuli?
What is the term for a chronic, progressive disease involving loss of myelin in the central nervous system?
What is the term for a chronic, progressive disease involving loss of myelin in the central nervous system?
What does ataxia refer to?
What does ataxia refer to?
