What general term describes conditions involving too much or too little of a hormone?

• A. Hyperglycemia
• B. Adrenal imbalance
• C. Hormonal imbalance
• D. Thyrotoxicosis

Answer: (C)

The concept tested is the idea of hormonal imbalance, which is the broad term for any condition where there is too much or too little of a hormone. This applies to any hormone system, not just one gland. For example, thyroid problems like too much thyroid hormone (thyrotoxicosis) or too little (hypothyroidism) are specific instances, but the general issue across the body is an imbalance in hormone levels. Hyperglycemia describes high blood sugar tied to insulin activity and is not a general term for hormone quantity, and adrenal imbalance or thyrotoxicosis refer to more specific scenarios rather than the overall concept. Hormonal imbalance best captures the idea of abnormal amounts of hormones across the body.