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Component 3/Unit 7
Self-Assessment Questions with Answer Key
1. Select the endocrine gland that secretes hormones called “corticosteroids” that assist
in regulating the body’s metabolism, electrolyte balance and the development of
secondary sexual characteristics
a) Adrenal
b) Thymus
c) Pituitary
d) Ovary
Answer: a) Adrenal Gland
Objective/Reference: Lecture 7a, Objective: Define, understand and correctly
pronounce medical terms related to the endocrine system, Slide 8
2. Which of the following endocrine glands has both an exocrine and an endocrine
function?
a) Adrenal
b) Pancreas
c) Pineal
d) Thymus
Answer: b) Pancreas
Objective/Reference: Lecture 7a, Objective: Define, understand and correctly
pronounce medical terms related to the endocrine system, Slide 11
3. The endocrine gland located behind the sternum that secretes hormones which
stimulate the production of cells involved in the immune system is the:
a) Adrenal
b) Pancreas
Component 3/Unit 7
Health IT Workforce Curriculum
Version 2.0/Spring 2011
This material was developed by The University of Alabama Birmingham, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services,
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under Award Number 1U24OC000023.
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c) Thyroid
d) Thymus
Answer: d) Thymus
Objective/Reference: Lecture 7b, Objective: Define, understand and correctly
pronounce medical terms related to the endocrine system, Slide 21
4. Which of the following endocrine glands is known as the "master gland"?
a) Adrenal
b) Thyroid
c) Pituitary
d) Pancreas
Answer: c) Pituitary
Objective/Reference: Lecture 7b, Objective: Define, understand and correctly
pronounce medical terms related to the endocrine system, Slide 2
5. What is the condition that results when adults have too much growth hormone
present?
a) Acromegaly
b) Diabetes insipidus
c) Dwarfism
d) Hyperthyroidism
Answer: a) Acromegaly
Objective/Reference: Lecture 7b, Objective: Describe common diseases and conditions,
laboratory and diagnostic procedures, medical and surgical procedures, and
medications related to the endocrine system, Slide 5
Component 3/Unit 7
Health IT Workforce Curriculum
Version 2.0/Spring 2011
This material was developed by The University of Alabama Birmingham, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services,
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under Award Number 1U24OC000023.
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