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A fasting blood sugar is a blood test that measures the amount of sugar in the bloodstream after a 12-hour fast.

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The combining form that means pancreas is ________.

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A medical term that means pertaining to the adrenal glands is ________.

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Adrenal virilism occurs when the adrenal cortex of a man produces too much androgen.

A) True
B) False

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A medical term that means condition of (too)much urine is ________.

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Which of the following statements regarding the pineal gland or its hormone is NOT true?


A) The pineal gland is found in the hypothalamus region of the brain.
B) The pineal gland secretes melatonin.
C) Melatonin regulates the body's circadian rhythm.
D) The body's circadian rhythm is its 24-hour clock.

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Which of the following statements regarding glucagon is NOT true?


A) Glucagon is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas.
B) Glucagon has an effect opposite that of insulin on blood sugar level.
C) Glucagon is released when the body needs more sugar.
D) Glucagon works through the liver to lower blood glucose level.

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Progesterone helps maintain the uterine lining for pregnancy.

A) True
B) False

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Explain why the pituitary gland is sometimes referred to as the master gland.

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The pituitary gland secretes hormones th...

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Ketoacidosis may result in death of a diabetic patient.

A) True
B) False

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Insulin raises the blood sugar level and glucagon lowers the blood sugar level.

A) True
B) False

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Hirsutism is a term for the condition of having insufficient hair.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following glands is NOT an endocrine gland?


A) lymph gland
B) pituitary gland
C) thyroid gland
D) pineal gland

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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The combining form that means to secrete is ________.

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Which of the following statements regarding endocrine glands is NOT true?


A) The endocrine system is instrumental in maintaining homeostasis.
B) The endocrine system is a collection of glands.
C) Endocrine glands secrete hormones into ducts.
D) Hormones are chemicals that act on their target organs.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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A thyroid scan uses ultrasound to visualize the thyroid gland.

A) True
B) False

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Parathyroid hormone is important for regulating blood levels of sodium.

A) True
B) False

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