Endocrine Word Parts Quiz

Test your knowledge of endocrine terminology with this quiz on word parts such as hypo-, adeno-, crin/o, and more!

#1

What does the word part 'hypo-' mean in endocrine terminology?

Above
Below
Around
Within
#2

Which gland is referred to by the word part 'adeno-'?

Thyroid gland
Pituitary gland
Adrenal gland
Pancreas
#3

Which gland is indicated by the word part 'pancreat/o'?

Thyroid gland
Pituitary gland
Adrenal gland
Pancreas
#4

What does the word part 'gonad/o' refer to in endocrine terminology?

Kidneys
Reproductive glands
Liver
Lungs
#5

What does the word part 'hyper-' mean in endocrine terminology?

Within
Around
Above
Below
#6

Which gland is indicated by the word part 'thyroid/o'?

Thymus gland
Thyroid gland
Parathyroid gland
Adrenal gland
#7

What does the word part 'adren/o' indicate in endocrine terminology?

Liver
Heart
Kidney
Adrenal gland
#8

What is the meaning of 'crin/o' in endocrine terminology?

To produce
To regulate
To secrete
To stimulate
#9

Which of the following terms is related to the word part 'thyr/o'?

Pancreas
Thyroid gland
Pituitary gland
Adrenal gland
#10

What is the meaning of 'physis' in endocrine terms?

Growth
Movement
Digestion
Blood
#11

The word part 'thyre/o' is related to which gland?

Thyroid gland
Adrenal gland
Pituitary gland
Pancreas
#12

What is the meaning of 'gluc/o' in endocrine terminology?

Water
Blood
Sugar
Salt
#13

The word part 'thym/o' is associated with which gland?

Thyroid gland
Thymus gland
Pituitary gland
Adrenal gland
#14

The term 'adipo-' in endocrine terminology is related to what?

Bone
Fat
Muscle
Blood vessels
#15

What does 'trop/o' mean in endocrine terminology?

To activate
To inhibit
To regulate
To change
#16

In endocrine terminology, what does 'somat/o' indicate?

Body
Mind
Soul
Heart
#17

What does 'crasis' indicate in endocrine terminology?

Blood
Bone
Muscle
Brain
#18

What does 'tropin' mean in endocrine terminology?

To stimulate
To inhibit
To produce
To regulate
#19

What is the meaning of 'glucagon' in endocrine terminology?

To decrease blood sugar
To increase blood sugar
To regulate blood pressure
To stimulate insulin production

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