Question

gigantism and dwarfism result from improper functioning of hormones from the:
a thyroid gland
b thymus gland
c adrenal glands
d pituitary gland
question 4
which of the following diseases is treated by an endocrinologist?
a stroke
b diabetes
c cerebral palsy
d

Explanation:

• Gigantism and dwarfism: These conditions are related to growth hormone. The pituitary gland secretes growth hormone. Excess growth hormone (usually due to a pituitary tumor) before the growth plates close causes gigantism, and deficiency of growth hormone in childhood causes dwarfism.
• Endocrinologist - diabetes: An endocrinologist treats hormonal disorders. Diabetes is related to insulin (a hormone) deficiency (Type 1) or insulin resistance (Type 2). Stroke is a cerebrovascular event (treated by neurologists etc.), cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder (related to brain development and motor function), and meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges (often due to infection, treated by infectious disease specialists or neurologists in some cases).

Answer:

For the first question: D. pituitary gland
For the second question: B. diabetes