Ch 34 Endocrine System Flashcards
(28 cards)
Blood sugar test is preformed to access the function of what organ?
Pancreas
Pituitary gland
Brain. Work with hypothalamus
Hormone that develops primary male sexual characteristics?
LH ( Lutenizing hormones.)
Condition characterized by overgrowth of connective tissue. When does it happen?
Acccromegply ( in adulthood)
Where is the pancreas located?
Behind the stomach
What’s the principle hormone of the medulla? Where is it?
Adrenaline - Epinephrine
Inner structure of adrenal gland
What is tetany?
Lack of parathyroid. Low calcium level. Treated with calcium.
Where the adrenal gland located?
Top of each kidney.
Where is thyroid gland located?
Larynx( neck)
Gonadotropic hormones
FSH(follicle stimulating hormone)
LH ( Lutenizing hormone)
What might influence a diabetic person need for insulin?
Blood sugar too high because of pancreas or liver problems
What influences insulin amount?
Exercise, diet, vomiting and pregnancy
Adrenal insufficiency
Auto-immune destruction of cells producing hormones
Hormone that regulates exchange of calcium between bones and blood? Increases blood calcium .
PTH( para-thyroid hormone) or (parathormone)
Hormone Responsible for breast tissue development and stimulates milk?
Prolactin
What is a hormone?
Chemical messengers in the blood and effects all body functions.
Glucocorticoids?
Affect metabolizing protien, fat, glucose, and decreases inflammation
What are mineralocorticoids?
Controls electrolyte balance effects sodium and potassium.
What are androgens?
Sex steroids
Hyperthyroidism
Thyroid activity above normal( over active thyroid)
Hypothyroidism
Activity below normal
Growth hormone ( gh)
Stimulates growth of bones and height. Especially during childhood.
What is thyrotropin?
Stimulates production of T3 and T4
What is MSH
Melanocyte stimulation
