Endocrine system

Question 1

A state in which the body’s equilibrium is maintained

Answer 1

Homeostasis

Question 2

Carried by bloodstream, secretion is a change in cell functions, which alters body activities

Answer 2

Hormone

Question 3

Abnormally low hormone secretions

Answer 3

hyposecretion

Question 4

Abnormally high hormone secretion

Answer 4

hypersecretion

Question 5

condition of excess acid in the body

Answer 5

acidosis

Question 6

sign that includes enlargement of bone structure, especially in the hands

Answer 6

acromegaly

Question 7

abnormal protrusions pf the eyes

Answer 7

exophthalmos

Question 8

swelling on the anterior side of the neck

Answer 8

Goiter

Question 9

Excessive body hair

Answer 9

hirsutism

Question 10

When cells are unable to metabolize carbohydrates

Answer 10

Ketosis

Question 11

Condition of excessive thirst

Answer 11

polydipsia

Question 12

production of abnormally large volumes of urine

Answer 12

Polyuria

Question 13

Inflammation of a gland

Answer 13

adenitis

Question 14

benign tumor of glandular cells

Answer 14

Adenoma

Question 15

caused by hypo secretion of ADH by the pituitary gland

Answer 15

DI

Question 16

Chronic disorder of carbohydrates metabolism

Answer 16

DM

Question 17

Diabetes mellitus causes large fluctuations in blood sugar levels

Answer 17

Diabetes Nephropathy

Question 18

damage to eyes causing blindness

Answer 18

Diabetes retinopathy

Question 19

conditiom of blood excessive sugar
Condition of low blood sugar

Answer 19

hypo/ hyperglycemia

Question 20

inflammation of the pancreas

Answer 20

pancreatitis

Question 21

high production of pituitary growth hormone

Answer 21

pituitary gigantism

Question 22

removal or one or both adrenal glands

Answer 22

adrenalctomy