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Endocrine system

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Endocrine   Glands that secrecte hormones within  
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Hormones   Chemical catalysts  
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Catalyst   Anything causing a reaction to occur  
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The endocrine glands include:   1.)Pituitary gland 2.)Thyroid gland 3.)Parathyroid glands 4.)Adrenal glands 5.)Pancreas  
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The pituitary gland is AKA the   Hypohysis  
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The pituitary (hypophysis) is AKA the   "master gland"  
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The pituitary (hypophysis) is called the "master gland"because   It controls other endocrine glands by secreting hormones  
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The pituitary gland(hypophysis)is the size of a   Pea  
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Hormones secreted by the pituitary(hypophysis)include:   1.)GH(which stands for Growth Hormone)  
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Growth hormone (GH)sumulates   growth AND development of the body  
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ACTH which stands for   AdrenoCorticoTropic hormone  
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AdrenoCorticoTropic hormone(ACTH)stimulates glands to secrete their   Hormones  
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Hormones secreted from the adRENAL glands are AKA   Steroids  
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TSH which stands for   Thyroid Stimulating Hormone  
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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone(TSH)is AKA   Thyrotropin OR T7 stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete it's hormones  
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Gonadotropic hormone   Gonadotropic hormone aids in the development of the secondary sexual characteristics  
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Prolactin   Prolactin is AKA lactogenic hormone  
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prolactin(LACTogenic hormone)stimulates   Breast development AND milk production in women  
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OT which stands for   Oxytocin  
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Oxytocin(OT)stimulates   Uterine contractions during labor  
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Synthetic Oxytocin (OT)is called   Pitocin("pit drip")  
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Synthetic means   Artificially made  
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Pitocin is used to   Induce(start)labor  
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ADH which stands for   Anidiuretic Hormone  
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Anidiuretic Hormone(ADH)   stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb water  
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FSH which stands for   Follicle Stimulating Hormone  
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone(FSH)simulates the   Maturation of an oocyte (egg cell) into a follicle AND released as an ovum(egg)  
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The thyroid gland is located adjacent(next)to the larynx AKA   Vocal cords  
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The thyroid gland has sections called   Lobes  
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Hormones secreted by the thyroid gland include:   1.)Thyroxine(Thyroxine is AKA T3+T4  
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Thyroxine(T3+T4) has a direct influence on   Metabolism  
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Metabolism is the   Rate at which the body burn energy  
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A sythetic Thyroxine(T3+T4)is called   Synthroid(levothyroxine)  
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Myxedema   A condition of deficient thyroxine(T3+T4)AKA Hypohyroidism  
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Grave's disease(GD)   A condition of excessive thyroxine(T3+T4)AKA hyperthyroidism  
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Calcitonin   Calcitonin is a hormone that stimulates the bones to absorb calcium(Ca)  
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A synthetic Calcitonin is called   Miacalcin  
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Calcitonin is not   Calcium(Ca)  
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The parathyroid glands are located   posterior to the thyroid gland  
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The hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands is   Parathyroid Hormone(PTH)  
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Parathyroid Hormone(PTH) stimulates the   Bones to release calcium(Ca) into the bloodstream  
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Parathyroid Hormone(PTH)will be secreted when   Blood Calcium(Ca)levels fall  
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Blood calcium(Ca)levels will fall when   A person does not ingest enough daily dietary calcium(Ca)  
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A blood condition of deficient calcium(Ca)is called   Hypocalcemia AKA calcipenia  
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Foods rich in calcium include:   dairy,spinach,broccoli,sardines  
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Te Recommended Daily Allowance(RDA)of Calcium(Ca) can be acquired by consuming   Three/four-8 ounce(oz)glasses of milk OR the equivalent every day  
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Homeostasis refers to a continuous struggle to maintain a   metabolic balance in the body  
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The body will try to maintain Calcium (Ca) homeostasis by   Releasing ParaThyroid Hormone(PTH)if you do not inest enough daily dietary calcium(Ca)  
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The ParaThyroid Hormone(PTH)will cause the bones to   Release Calcium(Ca) into the bloodstream  
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The tissue that has priority for the calcium(Ca)stored in the bones is   Muscle(heart)  
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Over time,Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)can cause   Osteomalacia AND osteoporosis  
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The adRENAL glands are located in the   Suprarenal areas  
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Suprarenal means   Above a kidney  
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Hormones secreted by the adrenal glands include:   1.)Cortisol  
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The functions of the cortisol include:   A.)Aids with the adverse effects of stress B.)Aids in the metabolism o carbohydrates,fats AND proteins  
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Carbohydrates are necessary for   Energy  
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Fats are necessary for   The absorption of certain vitamins  
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Proteins are necessary for   Growth AND repair  
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Aldosterone   Aldosterone is necessary for the regulation of the body salts  
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The salts of the body are AKA   Electrolytes("lytes")include: 1.)Sodium(Na) 2.)Potassium(K) 3.)Chloride(CL)  
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Adrenaline   Adrenaline is AKA Epinephrine("epi")  
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The secretion of adrenaline(epiNEPHRine)promotes a   "fight or flight"responce  
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The"fight or flight response" includes:   A.)Fast heart (pulse) B.)Tachypnea AKA fast breathing Pupil dilation pallor AKA paleness  
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Bronchodilation AKA   Increased diameter of the airways  
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The tachycardia,tachypnea,bronchodilation,AND pallor aid the body with   Increased respiration AND delivery of the oxygenated blood to tissues  
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Respiration means   The exchange of the gasesO2(oxygen)AND CO2(carbon dioxide)  
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The pupils dilate to   Increase your Visual Field(VF)  
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Pallor is caused by   Shunting of blood from the periphery to the major organs AND large muscle groups  
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Shunting means to   Divert or redirect  
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Cushing's syndrome   A condition of hyperadrenalism  
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Addison's disease   A condition of hypoadrenalism  
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The pancreas is located   Retrogastric  
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Retrogastric means   Posterior to the stomach  
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A hormone excreted by the pancreas is   Insulin  
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Insulin is necessary to open the cellular   door for glucose  
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Insulin is released   when Blood Sugar(BS)rises  
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Diabetes mellitus(DM)   Insulin deficiency OR insulin resistance  
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A synthetic insulin is called   Humulin  
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Cortex   Outer  
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Adrencorticohyperplasia   Excessive development of the adrenal cortex  
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Adrenopathy   A disease condition of an adrenal gland  
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Endocrinologist   Specialist in the study of the endocrine system  
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Endocrinopathy   Any disease condition of the endocrine system  
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Grave's disease(GD)can cause an abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs called   Exophthalmous (exophthalmic)  
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Polydipsia   A condition of excessive thirst  
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Polyuria   A condition of excessive urination  
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Polyphagia   A condition of excessive hunger  
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Adrenalectomy   Surgical removal of an adrenal gland  
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Parathyroidectomy   Surgical removal of a parathyroid gland(s)  
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Thyroidotomy   Surgical incision of the thyroid gland  
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Thyroparathyroidectomy   Surgical removal of the thyroid gland AND parathyroid gland(s)  
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Acromegaly   Enlargement of the extremities  
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Adrenalitis   Inflammation of the adrenal gland  
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HyperCALcemia   Blood condition of excessive calcium  
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Hyperglycemia   Blood condition of excessive SUGAR  
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Hyperkalemia   A blood condition of excessive potassium(K)  
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HypoNAtremia   A blood condition of deficient sodium(Na)  
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Thyroid scan   X-ray of the thyroid using a radioactive contrast  
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Which department will perform this test?   Nuclear medicine  
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Materials that illuminate when exposed to X-rays are called   Radiopaque OR contrast material  
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Thyroid ultrasound   A diagnostic image of the thyroid using sound waves  
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Exocrine glands   Glands that secrete out  
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Exocrine glands include:   A.)Sebaceous glands which produce sebum(oil) B.)Sudoriferous glands which produce sweat  
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Cerumenous glands which produce   Cerumen(ear wax)  
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Lacrimal glands which produce   Tears  
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BS   Blood Sugar(glutose)OR Bowel Sounds OR Breath Sounds  
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FBS   Fasting Blood Sugar  
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GTT   Glutose Tolerance test  
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gt   A drop  
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gtt   Drops  
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Ca OR CA   Calcium OR Cancer  
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I   Iodine  
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PBI   Protein Bound Iodine  
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RAIU   RadioActive Iodine Uptake  
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Anytime you see the term IODINE(I)in a test it will usually refer to the   Thyroid gland  
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TFT   Thyroid function Tests  
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When you see the a medical word that has(TROPIN) in it, it's a clue that means   I come from the Pituitary gland  
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