13 Questions
Which gland is responsible for controlling calcium metabolism?
Parathyroid gland
What is the primary function of the parathyroid hormone?
To control calcium metabolism
What is a pheochromocytoma?
A tumor of the adrenal medulla
What is the function of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)?
To stimulate the thyroid gland
What is the term for a 'picture' of some part of the body?
Scan
What is the use of Radioactive Iodine?
To diagnose and treat thyroid lesions and cancers
Match the following endocrine glands with their locations in the body:
Parathyroid glands = Near the thyroid gland in the neck Pituita gland = Behind the eyes at the base of the brain Adrenal glands = Near the kidneys Thyroid gland = In the chest
Match the following hormones with their functions:
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) = Controls calcium metabolism Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) = Stimulates the thyroid gland Adrenaline = Secreted by the adrenal medulla Growth hormone = Controls growth and development
Match the following medical terms with their descriptions:
Primary hyperparathyroidism = Production of too much parathyroid hormone Osteoporosis = A condition of brittle bones Pheochromocytoma = A tumor of the adrenal medulla Thyroid lesion = A abnormal growth on the thyroid gland
Match the following medical terms with their associated glands:
Pheochromocytoma = Adrenal gland Thyroid lesion = Thyroid gland Primary hyperparathyroidism = Parathyroid gland Hypopituitarism = Pituita gland
Match the following diagnostic tools with their uses:
Radioactive Iodine = Diagnosis and treatment of thyroid lesions and thyroid cancers Scan = A general term for a 'picture' of some part of the body Blood test = Measurement of hormone levels Biopsy = Examination of tissue samples
Match the following hormones with their producing glands:
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) = Parathyroid gland Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) = Pituita gland Adrenaline = Adrenal gland Growth hormone = Pituita gland
Match the following medical conditions with their causes:
Osteoporosis = Production of too much parathyroid hormone Primary hyperparathyroidism = Production of too much parathyroid hormone Hypopituitarism = Dysfunction of the pituita gland Thyroid cancer = Abnormal growth on the thyroid gland
Test your knowledge of endocrinology with this quiz, covering key terms and concepts related to the parathyroid glands, pituitary gland, and more. Learn about the functions of these glands and the effects of hormonal imbalances. Review Lecture 14 with Dr. Ali Al-Zaidy.
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