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CMA Ch 24
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What glands regulates cell metabolism ? | Thyroid Gland |
| Chemical message used by the endocrine system to regulate body functions are defined as what ? | Hormones |
| The part of the master gland that secretes ADH is the what ? | Posterior Lobe |
| Which hormone stimulates the thyroid to release two other thyroid hormones ? | Thyroid-stimulating hormone ( TSH ) |
| Which hormones stimulates milk production in the breast ? | Prolactin ( PRL ) |
| The parathyroid glands regulate the amount of calcium in the what ? | Blood |
| Deficiency or lack of all pituitary hormones, causing hypotension, weight loss, weakness, and loss of libido, is defined as what | Panhypopituitarism |
| Is the hormone that stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb water and return it to circulation? | Antidiuretic Hormone |
| Hyposecretion of the ADH, resulting in polydipsia and polyuria is called what ? | Diabetes Insipidus |
| Enlargement of the thyroid gland is called what ? | Goiter |
| Hypersecretion of growth hormone is adulthood causes what ? | Acromegaly |
| Abnormal hairiness, especially in women is called what ? | Hirsutism |
| Hyposecretion of this hormone results in dwarfism ? | Growth Hormone |
| Hyposecretion of adrenal cortisol leading to weight gain; decrease healing of wounds, depression and imparted growth is ? | Cushing's Disease |
| Graves disease causes what ? | Graves Disease causes Hyperthyroidism |
| Excessive sodium in the blood is defined as what ? | Hypernatremia |
| Hyposecretion of adrenal cortisol causing low back pain, low blood pressure, and electrolyte imbalance is ? | Addison Disease |
| Continuous muscle spasms are defined as what ? | Tetany |
| The condition of excessive eating is known as what ? | Poly-Phagia |
| The condition of excessive urination is known as what ? | Poly-Uria |
| A blood test use to asses thyroid hormones and evaluate abnormalities of thyroid function is called what ? | Thyroid Function Test ( TFT ) |
| Is caused by a lack of vasopressin ? | Diabetes Insipidus |
| Total lack of insulin production, with symptoms of polyphagia, polyuria, blurred vision, fatigue, and frequent infections is known as what ? | Type 1 Diabetes |
| Hypersecretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine is known as what ? | Pheochromcytoma |
| Deficient insulin production associated with obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and family history is called what ? | Type 2 Diabetes |
| Is a test that measures the bodys response to a concentrated glucose solution and that may be used t diagnose diabetes mellitus ? | ( Oral Glucose Tolerance Test ) (OGTT) |
| Oversecretion of insulin, seen in some newborns of diabetic mother is ? | Hyperinsulinism |
| The presence of glucose in the urine is called what ? | Glucosuria |
| What is the medication classification of exenatide ( Byetta ) | Antihyperglycemic; Non - Insulin |
| What is the medication classification of levothyroxine ( Synthroid, Levoxyl ) ? | Thyroid Hormone Replacement |
| What hormone helps regulate waking and sleeping patterns and is secreted by the pineal gland ? | Melatonin |
| What is the medication classification of duglaglutide ( Trulicity ) | Antihyperglycemia; Non - Insulin |
| What is also known as tissue hormones and work in local areas to help regulate processes such as respiration, blood pressure and digestive system secretions ? | Prostaglandins |
| What hormone stimulates the development of breast and the female secondary sexual characteristics ? | Estrogen |
| What is the medication classification of estrogen with progestion ( Premphase, Prepro ) | Hormone replacement for menopause |
| What is the medication classification of glipizide ( Glucotrol ) | antihyperglycemic; Non - Insulin |
| Is used to treat diabetes Ketoacidosis ? | Insulin & I.V. Fluid |
| Test measure the glucose level in the blood after fasting? | Fasting Blood Glucose ( FBG ) |
| Is a test used to measure average glucose levels and monitor diabetes? | A1c |
| What is used to treat diabetes insipidus ? | Vasopressin |
| What conditions is caused from hypersecretion of ADH and leads to water retention, hypoatremia, and weight gain? | SIADH |
| What is used to treat adison disease ? | Corticosteroids |
| What hormone is secreted by the pancreas and work to regulate body weight, glucose metabolism, food intake ? | Ghrelin |
| Is a pancreatic cancer ? | Islet cell carcinoma |
| The infundibulum is what | Small stick that connects the hypothalmus with the pituitary gland |
| Hypersecretion of growth hormone in childhood causes is known as what ? | Gigantism |
| What hormone promotes sperm production and muscle development ? | Testoserone |
| What hormone is secretion by the pancreas and inhibits the secretion of growth ? | Somatostatin |