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Pathophysio Test 3

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Gigantism Hypersecretion of growth hormone Occurs in childhood before closure of epiphyses Overgrowth & deterioration of mental status
Hormones chemicals released in blood, responsible for body metabolism
Acromegaly Hypersecretion of growth hormone Occurs middle age after closure of epiphyses Thickening & protrusion of jaw, enlarged organs
Cushing's Syndrome Hypersecretion of glucocorticoids (steroids) from adrenal cortex Obesity with thin extremities, moon face, buffalo hump Masculine characteristics
Addison's Syndrome Hyposecretion of adrenal cortex hormones (glucocorticoids & mineralocorticoids Bronze pigmentation to skin Hyponatremia or hyperkalemia Eleveated blood urea nitrogen
Diabetes Insipidus Hyposecretion of ADH & deficiency of vasopressin Vasoconstriction, failure of tubular reabsorbtion of water in kidneys Polyuria & polydipsia, decreased skin turgor
Creatinism Hypofunction of thyroid in fetus or soon after birth Constipation, potbelly, umbilical hernia, sensitivity to cold
Mydema Hyposecretion of thyroid hormone, occurs in adulthood Constipation, intolerance to cold, forgetfulness,
Graves Disease Hypersecretion of thyroid hormone Protruding eyeballs (exothalamos), heat intolerance
Alpha cells in pancreas Produce glucagon
Beta cells in pancreas produce insulin
Diabetes Mellitus Autoimmune disease destroying beta cells in pancreas Polyuria, polyphagia, weight loss, blurred vision
Hyperglycemia Fruity acetone breath Diminished reflexes
Diabetic Ketoacidosis From hyperglycemia, develops when a severe insulin deficiency occurs Sunken eyeballs, fatigue, hyperventilate
Diabetic Exercise Decrease cholesterol & blood pressure Helps body burn glucose Improves circulation Less hypoglycemic agents needed, muscles can get sugar without help of insulin
Type 1 diabetes insulin- dependent Abrupt onset, require insulin injections Beta cells damaged
Type 2 diabetes noninsulin-dependent Slow onset after age 30 Receptors on cell surface not there/ damaged Oral hypoglycemic agents
Gastric Ulcers Predisposed by stress, smoking, NSAIDs, alcohol, family history of infection with H. pylori
Created by: brit24
 

 



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