Endocrine System Career Specialties — Unit test Answers

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Which task would a colorectal surgeon perform?

A
analyzing patients’ diets for food sensitivities
B
prescribing drugs to treat ulcers
C
correcting structural problems of the jaw
D
removing tumors in the large intestine
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Which healthcare professional requires the most knowledge of how the lower GI tract works?

A
endoscopy technician
B
orthodontist
C
gastroenterologist
D
dietitian
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Susanna gave a presentation on the endocrine system. When she said that the gland called TSH produces and secretes hormones such as the thyroid, her teacher marked her down a point. Why did the teacher mark Susanna down?

A
The thyroid is not one of the hormones that TSH produces.
B
Glands and hormones are not parts of the endocrine system.
C
The thyroid is a gland, and it secretes the hormone TSH.
D
TSH secretes glands, so it would not secrete the thyroid.
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Which two disorders occur when the thyroid does not properly regulate body temperature?

A
hypothermia and hypothyroidism
B
hypothermia and hyperthermia
C
hyperthermia and hyperthyroidism
D
hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
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Jennifer has been struggling with depression and anxiety and has gained weight in just her face. Which glands and which hormone are most likely out of balance in Jennifer?

A
the pituitary and adrenal glands and the cortisol hormone
B
the pituitary and thyroid glands and the cortisol hormone
C
the pineal and adrenal glands and the human growth hormone
D
the pineal and thyroid glands and the human growth hormone
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Hormone injections are often given to treat endocrine disorders. Which type of treatment is this?

A
dietary change
B
surgery
C
pharmacological treatment
D
immunosuppressant treatment
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Which lists the organs in the correct order as food passes from the mouth to anus?

A
stomach, esophagus, large intestine, small intestine
B
esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine
C
stomach, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine
D
esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
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Paulo has always had issues with food sensitivities, so he has decided that a career as a dietitian would interest him. What requirements should Paulo anticipate if he wants to pursue this as his career?

A
over six years of formal education followed by a residency and licensing
B
a bachelor’s degree, on-the-job training, and possibly a certification
C
an associate’s degree, on-the-job training, and possibly a certification
D
medical school, on-the-job training, and a certification process
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Margaret wants to create a comparison for hormones to help her understand their function better. Which of the comparisons below is the best?

A
A hormone is like an e-mail with instructions from someone’s boss.
B
A hormone is like a key for a lock.
C
A hormone is like a lock that needs a particular key.
D
A hormone is like an employee who follows instructions from the boss.
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Which healthcare professional requires the most years of education prior to working?

A
colorectal surgeon
B
gastroenterologist
C
orthodontist
D
endoscopy technician
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In order to be an endocrinologist, one must

A
have certification and a license.
B
receive certification before completing a fellowship.
C
receive a license before completing a residency.
D
have a certification, but not a license.
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Which hormone is involved in female puberty, pregnancy, and menopause?

A
androgen
B
estrogen
C
human chorionic gonadotropin
D
human growth hormone
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Pamela has started to take antibiotics, which kills most of the helpful and harmful bacteria in her body. Her doctor suggested she eat yogurt containing helpful bacteria to reestablish the bacteria in her digestive tract. Why is this important?

A
Bacteria are important to fight off diseases and infections.
B
Bacteria that live in the large intestine provide some vitamins to people.
C
Bacteria break food down into chyme, which is then digested.
D
Bacteria aid in the reabsorption of water in the large intestine.

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