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