Endocrine System Disorders (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What term describes insufficient hormone production by endocrine glands?
What term describes insufficient hormone production by endocrine glands?
Hyposecretion
Which condition results from excess growth hormone during childhood?
Which condition results from excess growth hormone during childhood?
Gigantism
Which body parts enlarge in acromegaly?
Which body parts enlarge in acromegaly?
Hands, feet, facial features
What characterises dwarfism caused by growth hormone deficiency?
What characterises dwarfism caused by growth hormone deficiency?
Normal proportions but shorter stature
What does the thyroid hormone thyroxin control?
What does the thyroid hormone thyroxin control?
Metabolic rate
Graves' disease is what type of condition?
Graves' disease is what type of condition?
Autoimmune
Which condition results from underactive thyroid in adults?
Which condition results from underactive thyroid in adults?
Myxoedema
What cells does Type 1 diabetes destroy?
What cells does Type 1 diabetes destroy?
Beta cells
How is Type 2 diabetes often managed?
How is Type 2 diabetes often managed?
Diet, weight control, exercise
What is the normal blood glucose range in mg/ml?
What is the normal blood glucose range in mg/ml?
80-100