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