Word
Word part
Question
Label
Wildcard
100
Break down the following word into its word parts:
hyperparathyroidism
hyper-
para-
thyr/o (or thyroid)
-oid
-ism
100
Define the following word part and use it a term:
andr/o
man
androgen
100
Name the main function of the hormones of the pituitary gland.
growth/development
100
Which letter represents the thyroid gland?
D
100
What is a chemical messenger that controls body functions?
Hormone
200
Break down the following word into its parts and DEFINE IT:
thyroiditis
Thyr/o (or thyroid)
-oid
-Itis
inflammation of the thyroid
200
Define the following word part and use it in medical term.
crin/o
to secrete
endocrinology
endocrine gland
200
Which gland releases melatonin and what is melatonin?
pineal gland
responsible for sleep regulation
200
Which letters represents the testes and ovaries?
I and H
200
T3 and T4, collectively called the thyroid hormone, control what in the body?
How much energy your body uses.
300
Break the following word into its word parts:
androgen
andr/o
-gen
300
Define the word part and use it in a medical term.
nephr/o
kidney
epinephrine
norepinephrine
300
What gland makes adrenaline and what is adrenaline responsible for?
adrenal glands
fight/flight
300
Which letter represents the adrenal glands?
F
300
What part of the endocrine is also a digestive system organ and what does it do?
Pancreas - regulates blood sugar
400
Break the following word into its parts and DEFINE IT:
endocrinology
endo-
crin/o
-logy
The study of the endocrine system
400
Define the word part and use it in a medical term:
para-
beside;near
parathyroid
hyperparathyroidism
parathyroidectomy
400
Which gland helps with immune system development by making T cells?
Thymus
400
Which letter represents the pancreas?
G
400
Which gland atrophies with age?
Thymus
500
Break the following word into its parts:
hydrocortisone
hydro-
cortis-
-one
500
Define the following terms and use in medical terms:
-tropin
-one
hormone
somatotropin
progesterone
testosterone
hydrocortisone
500
Where are the islets of Langerhans?
Pancreas
500
What do letters A, B, and C represent?
Pituitary
pineal
hypothalamus
500
Name one body function controlled by hormones.
metabolism, growth/development, sexual function/development, reproduction, sleep-wake cycle, mood