Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

med term chapter 13

TermDefinition
where is the thymus gland? between the sternum, in front of heart, near midline
parathyroid which hormone works with calcitonin to regulate calcium levels in the blood and tissues
thymosin, immune system the thymus secretes ______, and it plays an important part in which system
pituitary adenoma term for slow growing, benign tumor of the pituitary gland
type 1 diabetes name the autoimmune insulin deficiency disorder caused by the destruction of pancreatic islet beta cells
myxedma term for extreme deficiency of thyroid secretion, also known as adult hypothyroidism
pituitary which gland controls the functions of other endocrine glands
stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics what is the function of the hormone testosterone
tetany and low levels of calcium what symptom would likely be associated with hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcemia
pituitary which gland secretes the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
graves disease Name the autoimmune disorder caused by hyperthyroidism, which is characterized by goiter and exophthalmos
thyrotoxic crisis a relatively rare life threatening condition caused by exaggerated hyperthyroidism explain a thyroid storm: is it common or rare?
a benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that causes the gland to produce excess epinephrine what is pheochromocytoma
goiter term for enlargement of the thyroid gland that produces a swelling in the front of the neck
adrenalitis term for inflammation of the adrenal gland
chemical thyroidectomy name the form of treatment of Graves' disease where thyroid tissue is destroyed by a chemical
grain of rice how big are PTH glands
epinephrine name the hormone, also known as adrenaline, which stimulates the sympathetic nervous system in response to stress or other stimuli
estrogen which hormone is important in the development and maintenance of the female secondary sex characteristics and in the regulation of the menstrual cycle
abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood what is hypocalcemia
conns syndrome which syndrome is a disorder of the adrenal glands due to excessive production of the hormone aldosterone (ald)
insufficient production of the antitlturatic hormone or by inability of kidneys to respond to hormone what causes diabetes insipidus
pituitarism term used to describe any disorder of pituitary function
exophthalmos term meaning the abnormal protrusion of the eyeball out of the orbit
glucagon when blood sugar levels are low, what do alpha cells of the pancreatic islets secrete
condition caused by deficient secretion of any gland, especially an endocrine gland what is hypocrinism
suppresses inflammation and used as immunosuppressant the substance cortisone has what effect upon the body
influences sex-related characteristics what function does the hormone called androgen have?
pituitary gland which gland secretes the hormone adrenocorticotropc (ACTH)
diabetic retinopathy, perpheral neuropathy, heart disease, kidney disease list complications caused by diabetes
melanocyte- stimulatory hormone which hormone increases pigmentation of the skin
in females- stimulated ovulation males- stimulates testosterone secretion what is the function of the luteinizing hormone
cushing's syndroms which condition is caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol
congenital form of hypothyroidism arrested physical and mental development what causes cretinism what are the symptoms
Regulates growth of bones, muscles, and other body tissues what is the function of growth hormone (GH)
electrolytes what term describes substances that are normally found in the blood, like sodium and potassium
allows glucose to enter cells for use as energy- stimulates liver to concentrate glucose to glycogen for storage when needed what is the purpose of the hormone insulin
parathyroid and calcitonin which 2 hormones work in collaboration to regulate
Created by: densborng
 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards