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A&P2-ClassNotes P50 / 51 Endocrine #6Test 3

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ATRIAL NATRIUETIC PEPTIDE (ANP) FKA: atrial natriuretic factor ANF
ANP helps with sodium balance; produced by cells located in the R atrium
Kidneys produce 3 substances: Renal erythropoietic factor, Vit. D and Renin
Renal Erythropoietic factor cues the: release of erythropoietin EPO
EPO is produced in the: JUXTAGLOMERULAR cells
CALCITRIOL - D3 - is a variation of: Vit. D
Renin is produced by the: juxtaglomerular cells for the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN s;ystem
The RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM helps: regulate water level of blood proteins
Skin produces: CHOLECALCIFEROL,an inactive form of Vit D
Acromegaly is excessive: GH production after epiphyseal growth plates close off
Hypo thyrodism (LO): mental sluggishness & low metabolic rate.
MYXEDEMA: hypo thyroidism in ADULTS
CRETINISM: hypo thyroidism in CHILDREN
COLLOIDAL GOITER: hypothyroidism caused by lack of iodine
HYPER THYROIDISM: (HI): GRAVE'S Disease; Autoimmune antibodies mimic TSH & continuously stimulate release of thyroid hormone (HUGE EYE)
HYPER PARATHYROIDISM: Rate, usually caused by tumors. Bones deform due to lack of calcium & their mineral salts are replaced by fibrous CT.
HYPO PARATHYROIDISM: Overexcites neurons causing tetany; If untreated will lead to death
Addison's Disease: Hypo secretion of mineralocorticoids & glucocortacoids. Resulting typically from adrenal neoplasms
Cushings Disease:i Tumor of pituitary (usually) causes excess of cortisone production. Causes persistant hi blood sugar.
Hyperglycemia: AKA DIABETES
Two forms of diabetes predominate: INSIPIDUS and MILLITUS
INSIPIDUS IS: deficiency of ADH from posterior pituitary
MILLITUS - insulin: related problems cause high glucose levels in blood. Two types.
Two types of MILLITUS: Type I and Type II
Type I millitus is: juvenile onset-genetic
Type II millitus is: adult onset
HYPOGLYCEMIA: EXCESSIVE INSULIN SECRETION
 

 



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