True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Polydipsia refers to exessive thirst.
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2.
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Melatonin is produced by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
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Pancreatolith is a stone or calculus in the pancreas.
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Neurohypophysis cerebri refers to the posterior lobe of the pituitary
gland.
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The thyroid gland is the smallest endocrine gland.
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Hypocalcemia is a deficiency of calcium in the blood.
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7.
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Oxytocin is a hormone that produces uterine contractions.
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Adrenaline is the growth hormone.
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9.
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Calcitonin is produced by the pancreas.
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Thyrotoxicosis means being toxic to spermatozoa.
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Hypercalcemia refers to a deficiency of calcium in the blood.
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Adrenalitis is inflammation of the adrenal gland.
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Glycosuria refers to the presence of sugar in the urine.
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Progesterone is a hormone produced by the ovaries.
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Adenomalacia means hardening of a gland.
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Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar.
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Antidiabetics decrease blood sugar.
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Adenoid means like or resembling an ovary.
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Thyropathy refers to any disease of the thymus.
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Thymitis refers to an inflammation of the thyroid.
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21.
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Pinealopathy refers to any disease of the pancreas.
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22.
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An adenoma is a benign tumor of the pancreas.
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23.
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Glucogenic means producing glucose.
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24.
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Pancreolysis denotes destruction of pancreatic tissue.
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25.
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Adenohypophysis cerebri refers to the front lobe of the pituitary gland.
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Glycemia refers to the presence of sugar in the urine.
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Hyperglycemia means an abnormally increased content of sugar in the
blood.
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28.
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Thymic means pertaining to thyroxin.
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29.
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Adrenalectomy means in incision into the adrenal gland.
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30.
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The luteinizing hormone regulates salt metabolism.
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31.
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Thyroidotomy is an incision into the thyroid gland.
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32.
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Pancreatectomy is an incision into the pancreas.
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33.
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Hypophysitis is an inflammation of the pituitary gland.
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34.
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Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas.
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35.
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Thymopathy refers to any disease of the thymus gland.
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36.
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Adenocarcinoma means glandular cancer.
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Parathyroidal means pertaining to the parathyroid glands.
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38.
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Hypophysectomy means the excision of the pituitary gland.
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39.
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Hypophysis cerebri refers to the brain.
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40.
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Pancreatic means pertaining to the pancreas.
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41.
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Pancreatic means pertaining to the pancreas.
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42.
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Pinealectomy is the excision of the pineal gland.
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43.
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Somatotropin is produced by the adrenal glands.
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44.
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Pancreatopathy denotes an inflammation of the pancreas.
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45.
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Adrenomegaly is enlargement of the adrenal gland.
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46.
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Antilipidemics counteract high levels of lipids in the blood.
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Hypothyroidism means an increased secretion from the thyroid gland.
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48.
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Thyrocele means a tumor of the ovary.
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49.
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Parathormone refers to thyroxin.
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50.
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Corticosteroids reduce calcium levels in the blood.
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51.
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Glucagon regulates water balance in the body.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice
that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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52.
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This gland produces glucagon and insulin.
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53.
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These four glands are located beside the thyroid gland.
A | adrenal | B | parathyroid | C | pineal |
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54.
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The adenohypophysis produces _____.
A | testosterone | B | thymosin | C | thyroid-stimulating
hormone (TSH) |
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55.
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A thyrocele is a _____.
A | tumor of the thyroid gland; a goiter | B | deficient activity of the thyroid
gland | C | prolapsed thyroid gland |
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56.
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Sodium deficiency in the blood is called _____.
A | hyponatremia | B | hypokalemia | C | hypernatremia |
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57.
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A tumor of the parathyroid gland is _____.
A | parathormone | B | parathyroidectomy | C | parathyroidoma |
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58.
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Parathormone is another name for _____.
A | thyroxin | B | prolactin | C | parathyroid
hormone |
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59.
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Thyroid hormones are used for replacement therapy for the _____.
A | adrenal gland | B | thyroid gland | C | pancreas |
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60.
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This hormone serve as a central neurotransmitter.
A | thymosin | B | insulin | C | serotonin |
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61.
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Adenitis means _____.
A | pain in a gland | B | enlargement of a gland | C | inflammation of a
gland |
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62.
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The testes produce _____.
A | testosterone | B | thymosin | C | insulin |
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63.
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The renal medulla produces _____.
A | medullary hormones | B | corticosteroidal hormones | C | reproductive
hormones |
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64.
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This term refers to any disease of the parathyroid glands.
A | parathyroidopathy | B | thyroidopathy | C | parathyroidotomy |
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65.
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Epinephrine is also called _____.
A | thymosin | B | adrenaline | C | estrogen |
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66.
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Like or resembling the pancreas is _____.
A | pancreatolith | B | pancreatoid | C | pancreatolysis |
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67.
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Potassium deficiency in the blood is _____.
A | hypocalcemia | B | hypokalemia | C | hyponatremia |
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68.
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T4 indicates _____.
A | adrenaline | B | epinephrine | C | tetraiodothyronine |
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69.
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Adrenal means _____.
A | any disease of the adrenal gland | B | removal of the adrenal gland | C | pertaining to the
adrenal gland |
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70.
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This hormone increases development of secondary female characteristics.
A | progesterone | B | glucagon | C | parathormone |
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71.
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This hormone stimulates the production of milk during pregnancy.
A | prolactin | B | thymosin | C | insulin |
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72.
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This gland produces serotonin.
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73.
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This endocrine gland is located between the lungs behind the sternum.
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74.
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This hormone affects skin pigmentation.
A | follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) | B | melanocyte-stimulating hormone
(MSH) | C | luteinizing hormone (LH) |
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75.
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Pancreatolithectomy is _____.
A | excision of a pancreatic stone | B | inflammation of the pancreas | C | excision of the
pancreas |
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76.
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A disease resulting from overactivity of the thyroid gland is _____.
A | thyropenia | B | thyroxin | C | thyrotoxicosis |
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77.
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This term denotes excision of a parathyroid gland.
A | thyroidectomy | B | parathyroidectomy | C | parathyroidal |
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78.
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This hormone regulates sugar and carbohydrate metabolism.
A | insulin | B | thymosin | C | melatonin |
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79.
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Adrenalopathy is _____.
A | the enlargement of the adrenal gland | B | any disease of the adrenal
gland | C | the inflammation of the adrenal gland |
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80.
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Glandular cancer or carcinoma is _____.
A | adenitis | B | adenocarcinoma | C | adenopathy |
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81.
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The thymus gland produces _____.
A | thyroxin | B | thymosin | C | testosterone |
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82.
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulates the _____.
A | thymus gland | B | thyroid gland | C | adrenal
gland |
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83.
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FSH, the follicle-stimulating hormone, stimulates the _____.
A | thyroid | B | fallopian tube | C | ovarian
follicle |
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84.
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Excessive sodium in the blood is called _____.
A | hyponatremia | B | hypernatremia | C | hyperkalemia |
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85.
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This endocrine gland produces the female gamete.
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86.
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This hormone is used to treat menopause.
A | thymosin | B | estrogen | C | thyroxin |
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87.
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An inflammation of an adrenal gland is _____.
A | adrenalitis | B | adrenalopathy | C | adrenalectomy |
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88.
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This term denotes the male gonads.
A | testes | B | testitis | C | testosterone |
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89.
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A pancreatolith is _____.
A | a stone or calculus in the pancreas | B | surgical removal of the
pancreas | C | inflammation of the pancreas |
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90.
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The growth hormone is called _____.
A | thymosin | B | somatotropin | C | calcitonin |
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91.
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Cortical hormones are produced by the _____.
A | adrenal cortex | B | adrenal medulla | C | pancreas |
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92.
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These endocrine glands are located above each kidney.
A | adrenal | B | parathyroid | C | pineal |
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93.
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Excessive potassium in the blood is _____.
A | hypokalemia | B | hypercalcemia | C | hyperkalemia |
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Thyroidectomy refers to an excision of the _____.
A | thyroid | B | parathyroid | C | thymus |
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95.
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The antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is produced by the _____.
A | neurohypophysis cerebri | B | adenohypophysis cerebri | C | adrenal
gland |
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96.
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Abnormal softening of a gland is _____.
A | cardiomalacia | B | osteomalacia | C | adenomalacia |
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97.
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T3 denotes _____.
A | adrenaline | B | triiodothyronine | C | tetraiodothyronine |
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98.
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Enlargement of the adrenal gland is called _____.
A | adrenokinetic | B | adrenalinuria | C | adrenomegaly |
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99.
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This hormone increases development of male sexual characteristics.
A | prolactin | B | somatotropin | C | testosterone |
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100.
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A disease of the pancreas is called _____.
A | pancreatolysis | B | pancreatolith | C | pancreatopathy |
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101.
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Enlargement of the adrenal gland is _____.
A | adrenomegaly | B | adrenokinetic | C | adrenalopathy |
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