#1
What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean in medical terminology related to the endocrine system?
#2
Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels in the body?
#3
In the term 'hypothyroidism,' what does the prefix 'hypo-' indicate?
#4
What does the suffix '-itis' mean in medical terminology?
#5
In the term 'thyroiditis,' what does the root word 'thyroid-' refer to?
#6
Which hormone is produced by the thyroid gland?
#7
What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean in a medical term?
#8
What is the function of the parathyroid glands?
#9
What is the primary function of the pancreas in the endocrine system?
#10
What is the role of the thymus gland in the endocrine system?
#11
Which endocrine gland is often referred to as the 'master gland'?
#12
In the term 'hypoglycemia,' what does the root word 'glyc-' refer to?
#13
In the term 'adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH),' what does 'cortico-' refer to?
#14
In the term 'gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH),' what does 'gonado-' refer to?
#15