Question

1. which of the following terms identifies the branch of medicine concerned with diagnosing and treating hormone imbalances?

toxicology
endocrinology
endoscopic
thyrotoxicosis

Explanation:

• Endocrinology: This is the study of hormones, their functions, and disorders related to hormonal imbalances.
• Thyrotoxicosis: It is a condition caused by excessive thyroid hormone, not a medical branch.
• Endoscopic: Refers to procedures using endoscopes, not focused on hormones.
• Toxicology: Deals with toxins, not hormonal imbalances.

Answer:

Endocrinology