Question 1

Which of the following medical terms means tumor of the thymus?

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A)   thymectomy
B)   thymoma
C)   thyrocele
D)   thyromegaly
E)   thyrotoxicosisF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Read the following excerpt from a surgery follow-up note: Mr. Shield presented to our office today for follow-up from his thyroidectomy. He initially presented to his primary care physician with concerns over a goiter. His PCP noticed mild exophthalmos and an enlarged thyroid with palpable nodules. He had a thyroid scan and a TFT that revealed active nodules. After discussion with Dr. Sharp, Mr. Shield elected for surgical correction. Dr. Sharp performed a thyroidectomy 2 weeks ago. Mr. Shield developed postoperative hypocalcemia but otherwise had an unremarkable hospital stay. Since discharge, Mr. Shield has done very well. According to the note, which of the following statements is NOT true?

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A)   After surgery the patient had low calcium levels in his blood.
B)   Mr. Shield has excessive calcium in his urine.
C)   Mr. Shield presented to his PCP with a swollen thyroid gland.
D)   The patient had his thyroid removed.
E)   A thyroid scan and thyroid function tests revealed active nodules.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term parathyroidectomy?

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A)   para (beside)  + thyroid (thyroid)  + ectomy (incision)  = incision beside the thyroid
B)   para (beside)  + thyroid (thyroid)  + ectomy (removal)  = removal beside the thyroid
C)   para (inside)  + thyroid (thyroid)  + ectomy (incision)  = incision inside the thyroid
D)   para (inside)  + thyroid (thyroid)  + ectomy (removal)  = removal of the inside of the thyroid
E)   para (outside)  + thyroid (thyroid)  + ectomy (incision)  = incision into the outside of the thyroidF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

A goiter is most commonly caused by a deficiency of

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A)   potassium.
B)   sodium.
C)   iodine.
D)   calcium.
E)   salt.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Build a medical term that means inflammation of the pancreas.

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A)   pancre + titis
B)   pancrea + titis
C)   pancreas + itis
D)   pancreat + itis
E)   pancrea + itisF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term endocrinologist?

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A)   endo (outside)  + crino (secretion)  + logist (specialist in the study of) 
B)   endo (inside)  + crino (secretion)  + logist (specialist in the study of) 
C)   end (inside)  + ocrino (secretion)  + log (study)  +ist (specialist) 
D)   end (outside)  + crino (secretion)  + log (study)  + ist (specialist) 
E)   endo (ducts)  + crino (secretion)  + logist (specialist) F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 7

The medical term adenitis translates as

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A)   inflammation of the adrenal gland.
B)   disease of the adrenal gland.
C)   inflammation of a gland.
D)   disease of a gland.
E)   pain in a gland.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Choose the correct translation for the roots adren/o andadrenal/o.

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A)   adrenal gland
B)   gland
C)   gonads
D)   hormone
E)   pituitary glandF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

The development of male secondary sexual characteristics caused by excessive secretion of the adrenal gland is called

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A)   acromegaly.
B)   goiter.
C)   adrenal virilism.
D)   hyperadrenalism.
E)   myxedema.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Build a medical term that means break down of sugar.

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A)   glyco + genesis
B)   glyco + lysis
C)   gluconeo + genesis
D)   gluco + lysis
E)   gluco + genesisF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Translate the medical term insulinoma.

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A)   hormone that stimulates the formation of insulin
B)   insulin condition
C)   insulin production (formation of insulin) 
D)   overproduction of insulin
E)   tumor that secretes insulinF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following medical terms means a condition of under secretion of the pituitary gland?

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A)   hyperpituitaryism
B)   hypopituitaryism
C)   subpituitarism
D)   hypopituitarism
E)   panhypopituitarismF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 13

The hormone that controls the metabolism and uptake of sugar and fats is

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A)   epinephrine.
B)   thyroxine.
C)   glucagon.
D)   calcitonin.
E)   insulin.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Translate the medical term adenopathy.

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A)   cancerous tumor of the adrenal cortex
B)   tumor of the adrenal gland
C)   cancerous tumor of a gland
D)   disease of a gland
E)   tumor of a glandF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Translate the medical termhypophysectomy.

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A)   removal of the hypophys
B)   incision above the pituitary gland
C)   enlargement of the pituitary gland
D)   removal of the pituitary gland
E)   surgical repair of the pituitary glandF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Epinephrine is a hormone secreted by the

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A)   adrenal gland.
B)   pancreas.
C)   pituitary gland.
D)   thymus.
E)   thyroid.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

The abbreviation for diabetes mellitus that occurs during pregnancy is

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A)   CGM.
B)   FBS.
C)   GDM.
D)   GTT.
E)   PDM.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term uremia?

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A)   ur/em/ia
B)   urem/ia
C)   ur/emia
D)   u/rem/iaE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 19

The medical term used to describe the condition of breast tissue development in a male is

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A)   acromegaly.
B)   adrenarche.
C)   hypergonadism.
D)   gynecomastia.
E)   menarche.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Exam 7: The Endocrine Systemendocrinology

Translate the medical term adenopathy.

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Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term endocrinologist?

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The hormone that controls the metabolism and uptake of sugar and fats is

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Build a medical term that means break down of sugar.

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The development of male secondary sexual characteristics caused by excessive secretion of the adrenal gland is called

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Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term uremia?

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Choose the correct translation for the roots adren/o andadrenal/o.

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The abbreviation for diabetes mellitus that occurs during pregnancy is

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Build a medical term that means inflammation of the pancreas.

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The medical term used to describe the condition of breast tissue development in a male is

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Epinephrine is a hormone secreted by the

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Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term parathyroidectomy?

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The medical term adenitis translates as

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Which of the following medical terms means tumor of the thymus?

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Translate the medical term insulinoma.

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A goiter is most commonly caused by a deficiency of

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Which of the following medical terms means a condition of under secretion of the pituitary gland?

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Translate the medical termhypophysectomy.

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Translate the medical term adenopathy.

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Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term endocrinologist?

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The hormone that controls the metabolism and uptake of sugar and fats is

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Build a medical term that means break down of sugar.

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The development of male secondary sexual characteristics caused by excessive secretion of the adrenal gland is called

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Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term uremia?

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Choose the correct translation for the roots adren/o andadrenal/o.

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The abbreviation for diabetes mellitus that occurs during pregnancy is

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The medical term used to describe the condition of breast tissue development in a male is

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