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Endocrine Review

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Describe hypothalmus   -influences thyroid gland along with the pituitary -serves as link between endocrine and nervous systems  
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Describe pineal gland   -shaped like pine-cone -attached to posterior part of third ventricle of brain -secretes hormone melatonin  
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Describe pituitary   -aka hypophysis -pea-sized organ located at base of brain -master gland -regulates many body activities -stimulates other glands to secrete their own specific hormones  
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2 hormones by posterior pituitary and their target   ADH-vassopressin,targets kidneys Oxytocin, targets uterus and breasts  
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Describe thyroid gland   -largest gland -H shaped organ -composed of 2 large lobes separated by isthmus  
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6 hormones by anterior and their target   -ACTH, targets adrenal cortex -FSH, targets ovaries, testes -GH, targets bones, cartilage, liver, muscle, and other tissues -LH, ovaries, testes -PRL, breasts -TSH, thyroid gland  
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function of endocrine glands   secrete hormones directly into the blood stream  
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three types of steroid hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex   -mineralocorticoids (kidneys) -glucocorticoids (body cells) -sex hormones (female libido)  
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two hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla and their function   -epinephrine and norepinephrine function- sympathetic nervous system (SNS)  
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function of the parathyroid glands   increase blood calcium levels  
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where are the adrenal glands located   superior surface of the kidneys  
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three disorders associated with the thyroid gland   -cretinism -myxedema -Graves disease  
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signs and symptoms of Cushing syndrome   -moon-shaped face -fatigue -high blood pressure -hirsutism -purple striae  
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what causes acromegaly   hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH)  
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signs and symptoms of type I (IDDM) diabetes   Constant urination Abnormal thirst Unusual hunger The rapid loss of weight Irritability Obvious weakness/fatigue Nausea/vomiting  
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signs and symptoms of type II (NIDDM) diabetes   Drowsiness Itching A family history of diabetes (FHx) Blurred vision Excessive weight Tingling, numbing and pain in extremities Easily fatigues Skin infections  
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what is the treatment for type I diabetes   insulin  
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abnormal condition of low sodium in the blood   hyponatremia  
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abnormal overgrowth of the entire body   gigantism  
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abnormally low amount of calcium in the blood   hypocalcemia  
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an organ that contains the islets of Langerhans   pancreas  
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balance of the internal environment   homeostasis  
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condition of being abnormally small   dwarfism  
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condition of eating abnormally large amounts of food   polyphagia  
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excessive accumulation of fat in the body   obesity  
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excessive amount of calcium in the blood   hypercalcemia  
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excessive amount of potassium in the blood   hyperkalemia  
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excessive amount of sugar in the blood   hyperglycemia  
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excessive distribution of body hair   hirsutism  
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excessive secretion   hypersecretion  
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extreme depletion of potassium in the blood   hypokalemia  
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formation of glucose from glycogen   glucogenesis  
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human growth hormone   somatotropin  
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inadequate secretion   hyposecretion  
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inner section of the adrenal gland   adrenal medulla  
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lack of development   atrophy  
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marked enlargement and thickening of the bones of the face and jaw   acromegaly  
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mineral salts that carry an electrical charge   electrolytes  
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outer section of the adrenal gland which secretes steroids   adrenal cortex  
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presence of glucose in the urine   glucosuria  
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produced in the adrenal medulla, raises blood pressure   norepinephrine  
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protrusion of the eyes   exophthalmos  
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surgical excision of the adrenal gland   adrenalectomy  
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surgical excision of the thyroid gland   thyroidectomy  
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test that measures blood glucose levels after a 12hr fast   fasting blood sugar (FBS)  
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test that measures thyroid function   Thyroid Function Test (TFT) and Radioactive Iodine Uptake (RAIU) tracer  
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the study of ductless glands and their secretions   endocrinology  
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thyroid poisoning   thyrotoxic  
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too little sugar in the blood   hypoglycemia  
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tumor of a gland   adenoma  
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underdevelopment of the internal secretions of male sex hormones   hypogonadism  
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ACTH   adrenalcorticotropic hormone  
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ADH   antidiuretic hormone  
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BMI   body mass index  
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DKA   diabetic ketoacidosis  
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FSH   follicle-stimulating hormone  
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GH   growth hormone  
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HRT   hormone replacement therapy  
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K   potassium  
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LH   luteinizing hormone  
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PRL   prolactin  
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RAIU   radioactive iodine uptake  
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T3   triiodothyronine  
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T4   thyroxine  
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TFT   thyroid function test  
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TSH   thyroid stimulating hormone  
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