W/L Ch 29 Endocrine System Quiz

Question 1

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-secreting tumors of the pituitary typically present with symptoms similar to cancer of which other endocrine gland?

a. Parathyroid
b. Adrenal
c. Thyroid
d. Pancreas

Answer 1

b. Adrenal

Question 2

Cancer of which of the following endocrine glands has the highest incidence rate?

a. Thyroid
b. Adrenal
c. Pituitary
d. Parathyroid

Answer 2

a. Thyroid

Question 3

Cancer of which of the following endocrine glands is the most deadly?

a. Thyroid
b. Adrenal
c. Pituitary
d. Parathyroid

Answer 3

a. Thyroid

Question 4

In which gland is antidiuretic hormone (ADH) produced?

a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

Answer 4

b. Pituitary

Question 5

In which gland is oxytocin produced?

a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

Answer 5

b. Pituitary

Question 6

In which gland is ACTH produced?

a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

Answer 6

b. Pituitary

Question 7

In which gland is follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) produced?

a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

Answer 7

b. Pituitary

Question 8

In which gland is prolactin (PRL) produced?

a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

Answer 8

b. Pituitary

Question 9

In which gland is luteinizing hormone (LH) produced?

a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

Answer 9

b. Pituitary

Question 10

In which gland is cortisol produced?

a. Parathyroid
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

Answer 10

d. Adrenal

Question 11

In which gland is epinephrine produced?

a. Parathyroid
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

Answer 11

d. Adrenal

Question 12

In which gland is T4 produced?

a. Parathyroid
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

Answer 12

c. Thyroid

Question 13

In adults, somatropin-secreting pituitary tumors can present as which of the following conditions?

a. Cushing’s syndrome
b. Gigantism
c. Acromegaly
d. Diabetes insipidus

Answer 13

c. Acromegaly

Question 14

In children, somatropin-secreting pituitary tumors can present as which of the following conditions?

a. Cushing’s syndrome
b. Gigantism
c. Acromegaly
d. Diabetes insipidus

Answer 14

b. Gigantism

Question 15

Radioactive iodine is used to treat cancers of which of the following endocrine glands?

a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

Answer 15

c. Thyroid

Question 16

Radiation is a known risk factor for cancers of which of the following endocrine glands?

a. Adrenal
b. Pancreas
c. Pituitary
d. Thyroid

Answer 16

d. Thyroid

Question 17

Survivors of the atomic bombs developed which type of endocrine gland cancer most frequently?

a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

Answer 17

c. Thyroid

Question 18

The pituitary gland is located within what portion of the sphenoid bone?

a. Hypothalamus
b. Cribriform plate
c. Sphenoid sinus
d. Sella turcica

Answer 18

d. Sella turcica

Question 19

Tumors of which of the following endocrine glands are treated using arc radiation therapy?

a. Adrenal
b. Pancreas
c. Pituitary
d. Thyroid

Answer 19

c. Pituitary

Question 20

Which of the following conditions most generally occurs in children but not in adults?

a. Cushing’s syndrome
b. Gigantism
c. Acromegaly
d. Diabetes insipidus

Answer 20

b. Gigantism

Question 21

Which endocrine gland contains a medulla and a cortex?

a. Pancreas
b. Pituitary
c. Thyroid
d. Adrenal

Answer 21

d. Adrenal

Question 22

Which of the following critical structures is of most concern when treating pituitary tumors with radiation?

a. Optic nerves
b. Spinal cord
c. Parotid glands
d. Ears

Answer 22

a. Optic nerves

Question 23

Which of the following critical structures is of most concern when treating thyroid cancers with external beam radiation?

a. Optic nerves
b. Spinal cord
c. Parotid glands
d. Ears

Answer 23

b. Spinal cord

Question 24

Which of the following hormones is not secreted by the pituitary?

a. ADH
b. TSH
c. FSH
d. PTH

Answer 24

d. PTH

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is secreted by the parathyroid.

Question 25

What is the most common form of thyroid cancer? a. Follicular b. Papillary c. Medullary d. Lymphoma

Answer 25

b. Papillary

Question 26

What is the most common form of thyroid cancer seen in irradiated individuals? a. Follicular b. Papillary c. Medullary d. Lymphoma

Answer 26

b. Papillary

Question 27

Which of the following is the primary thyroid tumor with the worst prognosis? a. Follicular b. Papillary c. Medullary d. Anaplastic

Answer 27

d. Anaplastic

Question 28

A common side effect of radioactive Iodine treatment is ______________. a. diarrhea b. alopecia c. fatigue d. hyperpigmentation

Answer 28

c. fatigue

Question 29

Which of the following is the most common type of functioning pituitary adenoma? a. Prolactin secreting b. Growth hormone secreting c. TSH secreting d. Chromophobe adenoma

Answer 29

a. Prolactin secreting

Question 30

Tumors of the adrenal medulla are called ______________. a. chromophobe adenoma b. pheochromocytoma c. plasmacytoma d. medullary tumors

Answer 30

b. pheochromocytoma Adrenal gland medullary tumors are called pheochromocytomas and are largely benign.