stimulates the synthesis and release of the thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland
ACTH adrenocorticotropic hormone
stimulates the release of hormones especially glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex
exophthalmos
(protruding eyes) may be seen in hyperthyroidism
tetany
tonic muscle spasm
Chvostek sign
(a test for hypocalcemia) tapping your finger in front of the patient's ear at the angle of the jaw. Positive sign would be facial grimacing due to repeated contraction of facial muscles
Cortisol
blood test that is used to measure total cortisol level in the serum and evaluate adrenal cortex function
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
blood test used to identify hyperparathyroidism or hypoparathyroidism and is used to monitor response to PTH therapy
C-Peptide
essential function related to the synthesis of insulin in the beta cells. Often used in diagnostic tests to prove that an individual with type 1 diabetes is not producing insulin. Helps differentiate type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Triodothyronine (T3)
blood test used to diagnose hyperthyroidism and to compare T3 with T4 to diagnose thyroid disorder
carpal spasm
decreased calcium levels cause the patient hand and fingers to contract
