10 Questions
What is the medical term for a glandular disease?
Adrenomegaly
Which term refers to the study of the endocrine glands?
Endocrinology
What is the term for a substance producing male sex hormones?
Androgen
Which term represents the enlargement of adrenal glands?
Adrenomegaly
What does the term 'Hyperthyroidism' refer to?
Increase in the activity of thyroid gland
What does 'gigantism' refer to?
Excessive growth of the entire body
What is the meaning of the combining form 'o/o' in medical terms?
Egg or ovum
What is the role of the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system?
Uniting with a male germ cell for fertilization
What does 'oophor/oma' refer to?
A tumor in the ovaries
What is 'epinephrine' commonly known as?
Hormone released by the adrenal medulla in response to stress
Study Notes
Endocrinology
- Endocrinology is the study of the endocrine glands.
Glandular Disease
- Endocrinopathy is the medical term for a glandular disease.
Hormones
- Androgen is the term for a substance producing male sex hormones.
Adrenal Glands
- Adenomegaly is the term that represents the enlargement of adrenal glands.
Thyroid Gland
- Hyperthyroidism refers to an overactive thyroid gland, where the thyroid gland produces too much thyroxine.
Hormone Disorders
- Gigantism refers to the excessive production of growth hormone, resulting in abnormal growth and height.
Medical Terminology
- The combining form 'o/o' in medical terms means egg or ovary.
Female Reproductive System
- The fallopian tubes play a crucial role in the female reproductive system, as they allow the ovum to travel from the ovary to the uterus.
Ovarian Tumors
- Oophoroma refers to a tumor of the ovary.
Hormones
- Epinephrine is commonly known as adrenaline.
Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to the endocrine system, including glands, hormones, and word roots. This quiz is based on the content from 'Medical Terminology: A Programmed System Approach' by Dennerll and Daviis, 9th edition.
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