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Question | Answer |
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Functions of Endocrine system | *produce hormones. |
Hormones | chemical messenger with a specialized function |
Major Glands | *Pituitary gland (two lobes) *Thyroid gland *four parathyroid glands *Two adrenal glands *Pancreas *Thymus *Pineal gland Two Gonads (ovaries or testes) |
Endocrinologist | MD that diagnoses and treats problems related to the glands in the endocrine system |
Diabetes Insipidus | producing too little antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or kidney's inability to respond to ADH. Bothe result in too much fluid being lost from the body. Symptoms are polydipsia (thirsty) and polyuria |
Acromegaly | Enlargement caused by extremities excessive secretion of growth hormone after puberty. |
Giantism | Abnormal overgrowth of the body caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone before puberty. |
hypothyroidism | deficiency of thyroid hormone secretion; symptoms may include fatigue, depression, sensitivity to cold, and decreased metabollic rate. |
Cretinism | Hypothyroidism in infancy or childhood leading to lack of normal physical and mental growth |
Myxedema | Severe hypothyroidism in adults; symptoms include enlarged tongue and puffiness of the hands and face. |
Hyerthyroidism | excessive thyroid hormones in the blood; symptoms include, Increased metabolic rate, increased sweating, nervousness, and weight loss |
Graves Disease | Autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism, goiter and Exopthalmos |
Goiter | Abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland that produces swelling in the front of the neck |
Exopthalmos | Abnormal protrusion of the eyes |
Hypoparathyroidism | insufficient or absent secretion from the parathyroid gland; symptoms are, hypocalcemia, and tetany. (periodic muscle spams and tremors) |