Question: Which is often a precipitating factor to the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Answer: Obesity

Question: Which word is misspelled?

Answer: diabetes mellitis

The correct spelling is diabetes mellitus.

Question: The pituitary gland has two main parts, the adenohypophysis and the:

Answer: posterior pituitary gland

Question: Which is the eponym for a form of thyroiditis classified as autoimmune?

Answer: Hashimoto

Question: Which of the following endocrine glands contains structures known as the islets of Langerhans?

Answer: pancreas

Question: The hormone which regulates electrolyte balance, and sodium and potassium balance is

Answer: aldosterone.

Question: Another name for the pituitary gland is:

Answer: hypophysis.

Question: Which of the following is not true regarding the endocrine system?

Answer: All of the organs and glands of the endocrine system are influenced by the pituitary gland.

Question: Which word is used to describe sustained muscle spasms?

Answer: tetany

Question: Which type of diabetes begins in childhood or adolescence?

Answer: Type 1 diabetes