International College of Health Sciences » Biology » BSC 2087 - Human Anatomy and Physiology » Spring 2022

Question #1

Match the term with its correct description. Cretinism

A. hypersecretion of growth hormone during adulthood

B. condition of overactivity of the thyroid gland

C. congenital and chronic condition due to the lack of thyroid hormone

D. hypofunction of the thyroid gland

E. enlargement of the thyroid

Question #2

Match the term with its correct description. Hyperthyroidism

A. enlargement of the thyroid

B. hypersecretion of growth hormone during adulthood

C. hypofunction of the thyroid gland

D. congenital and chronic condition due to the lack of thyroid hormone

E. condition of overactivity of the thyroid gland

Question #3

Match the term with its correct description. Acromegaly

A. hypersecretion of growth hormone during adulthood

B. congenital and chronic condition due to the lack of thyroid hormone

C. hypofunction of the thyroid gland

D. enlargement of the thyroid

E. condition of overactivity of the thyroid gland

Question #4

Match the term with its correct description. Myxedema

A. hypersecretion of growth hormone during adulthood

B. enlargement of the thyroid

C. condition of overactivity of the thyroid gland

D. hypofunction of the thyroid gland

E. congenital and chronic condition due to the lack of thyroid hormone

Question #5

Match the term with its correct description. Goiter

A. hypofunction of the thyroid gland

B. enlargement of the thyroid

C. condition of overactivity of the thyroid gland

D. congenital and chronic condition due to the lack of thyroid hormone

E. hypersecretion of growth hormone during adulthood