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CPC Ch. 2- Endocrine
CPC ch 2-Endocrine System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Adren/o, Adrenal/o | Adrenal gland, epinephrine |
| Adrenocortic/o | Adrebal Cortex |
| Endocrin/o | Endocrine glands or system |
| Hypophys/o | Pituitary gland |
| Insul/o | Pancreatic Islets |
| Papathr/o, Parathyroid/o | Parathyroid gland |
| Pituitar/o | Pituitary Gland, Hypophysis |
| Thr/o, thyroid/o | Thyroid gland |
| Endocrinologist | Physician specializing in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the endocrine system. |
| Euthyroid | Normal thyroid gland activity |
| Glandular | Pertaining to a gland |
| Hyperkalemia | Excessive amounts of potassium in the blood. |
| Hyperthyroidism | Excessive secretion of thyroid hormone. |
| Hypothyroidism | Deficient secretion of the thyroid hormone |
| Insulin | hormone secreted by the beta cells in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas, regulates energy and glucose metabolism. Also used in management of diabetes |
| Parathyroid | Gland located behind the thyroid gland |
| Thymitis | Inflammation of the thymus gland |
| Thyroiditis | Inflammation of the thyroid gland |
| Thyrotoxicosis | Condition caused by excess thyroid hormone, often due to hyperactivity of the thyroid gland. |
| What is the 6 organs of the endocrine system? | Adrenal Gland, Carotid Body, Parathyroid Gland, Pituitary Gland, Thymus Gland, Thyroid Gland. |
| Adrenal Gland | Located near the top of the kidney. Cortex secretes several steroids and medulla secretes epi and norepinephrine. |
| Carotid Body | Epithelial like cells located on each sidee of the body at the division of the common carotid artery. regulated respiration and ph balance. |
| Parathyroid Gland | Small round bodies located on the posterior side of the thyroid gland. regulate calcium and phosphorus metabolism |
| Pituitary Gland | hypophysis. Posterior part of the gland secretes a hormone for uterine contraction and "let down" reflex of milk. The anterior releases thyroid stimulation hormone (TSH) etc. |
| Thymus Gland | Composed of lymphoid tissue located in the chest area. regulated circulation defenses. By puberty, it may be replaced by fat. |
| Thyroid Gland | Bi-lobe ductless gland located in the neck. Regulates metabolism and serum calcium levels. |