
Medical Terminology - Endocrinology
QuizĀ by Abner Santos
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In which of the glands in the image is adrenaline produced?

Which gland houses lymphocytes ( type of white blood cells) and matures them into highly specializedĀ T-cells for our immune system?
What do we call the chemical messengers of the body, produce by endocrine glands/organs?
What the hypothalamus, pineal, and pituitary glands have in common is that they are structures within the brain
Hormones are produced in such small quantities that they barely even have an impact on the body.
This organ of the body produces glucagon,Ā a hormone that helps an individual sugar levels go up, so as to avoid hypoglycemia.
When a young patient produces growth hormones in excess, the condition is called _____________. Once in adulthood, only the face, hands and feet keep growing. That condition is called ____________.
This condition characterizes male hair growth pattern but in females.
Link the gland to the body part/area

Check all conditions that ultimately are endocrinology-related
Diabetes type 1 is actually an immune disease where
This hormone produced by the placenta stops the mother's body from attacking the fetus and causing miscarriages or pregnancy complications.
After years of decreased levels of estrogen, a female individual starts experiencing conditions such as weaker bones (osteoporosis), increased risk of heart disease, and vaginal atrophy, which causes pain. This phase of the reproductive cycle is called:
Testosterone Replacement Therapy can be one of the methods used to treat male ______________.
The thyroid needs iodine to produce hormones. Therefore, one way to treat thyroid cancers is by injecting the patient with radioactive iodine, which will destroy only thyroid tissue.
Healthy levels of cholesterol are key because it is used to produce different kinds of hormones, including testosterone, estrogen and other steroids.
Which of the following is a temporary organ that gets reabsorbed by the female human body around 9-12 weeks into the pregnancy
Which condition is characterized by the body's resistance to the hormone insulin?
This thyroid condition causes symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance.
This thyroid condition causes symptoms such as weight loss, rapid heart beats, and heat intolerance.