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CMA Ch 24

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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
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