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Endocrine Disorders Flashcards

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What does the endocrine system consist of?

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Glands
Hormones
Specialised cell clusters

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What does the endocrine system do?

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Regulates and integrates Metabolic activities.

Maintains homeostasis

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What are the structures of the endocrine system?

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Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Parathyroids
Adrenal glands
Pancreas
Testi/ovary

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What is the hypothalamus?

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Region in the brain which coordinates the endocrine system - Through neural and hormonal pathways.

Releases and inhibits hormones.

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What are the 6 hormones released to the Anterior Pituitary Gland?

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Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
Growth hormone
Corticotropin releasing hormone
Somatostatin
Dopamine

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What does the Thyrotropin-releasing hormone do?

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Stimulates the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone and prolactin from the anterior pituitary gland

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What does the gonadotropin releasing hormone do?

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Triggers sexual development and released LH and FSH

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What does the corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) do?

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Stimulates the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone

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What does somatostatin do?

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Inhibits the release of both growth hormone and TSH from the anterior pituitary gland.

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What 2 hormones are released to the posterior pituitary gland?

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Antidiuretic hormone
Oxytocin

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What does anti-diuretic hormone do?

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This hormone prompts the kidneys to increase water absorption in the blood

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What does oxytocin do?

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involved in many things such as breast milk production and contracting the uterus during childbirth.

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What is Goitre?

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Enlargement of the thyroid gland
Caused by many conditions

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What are the symptoms of diabetes?

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Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Increased hunger
Weight loss
Tiredness
Blurred vision
Frequent infections

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What is cushings syndrome?

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Caused by an excessive level of glucocorticoids

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What is pheochromocytoma?

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Benign tumour of the adrenal glands.

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What is Addisons disease?

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Primary adrenal insufficiency
Destruction of the adrenal cortex
Commonly autoimmune

18
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What does Addisons disease result in the reduced production of?

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Glucocorticoids
Mineralocorticoids
Adrenal androgens

19
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What are some symptoms of Addisons disease?

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BM drop
Inadequate circulation
Hyperpigmentation of skin
Low BP
Weakness
D&V
Abdo pain
Vitiligo

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