Patient reports unusual enlargement of hands and fingers, a protruding jaw, and widened forehead.  The physician suspects acromegaly. If acromegaly is the diagnosis, which gland likely caused this condition?

The __________ relays sound waves to the brain for interpretation of sound.

Partial or complete hearing loss is termed _______________.

Which term is a white blood cell that protects the body from the invasion of harmful substances?

Which of the following imaging procedures uses ultrasound to detect endocrine pathology?

CC:  Patient complains of swelling and tenderness in the neck.  Symptoms consistent with goiter. If the patient has goiter, what type of treatment is likely to improve the condition?

A stapedectomy is a surgical treatment to correct _______________.

Involuntary, rapid oscillating movement of the eyeball is called _______________.

The __________ initiates electrical conduction of the heartbeat.

Which of the following tests is used to determine an infection in the bloodstream?