chapter 13 Flashcards
1
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congenital form of hypothyroidism
A
creatinism
2
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adrenalitis
A
inflammation of the adrenal glands
3
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stimulates the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells
A
thymosin
4
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luteinizing hormone
A
stimulates ovulation
5
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antidiuretic hormone
A
helps control blood pressure by reducing amount of water that is secreted through the kidneys
6
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minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove one or both adrenal glands
A
laparoscopic adrenalectomy
7
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autoimmune disease in which the body’s own antibodies attack and destroy the cells of the thyroid gland
A
hashimoto’s disease
8
Q
regulate the rate of metabolism and affect the growth and rate of function of other body systems.
A
thyroxine
9
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excess secretion of growth hormone
A
hyperpituitarism
10
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hyperpituitarism
A
excess secretion of growth hormone
11
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polyuria
A
excessive urination
12
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insulin
A
hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood stream
13
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steroid hormone secreted by the testicles and the adrenal cortex to stimulate the dev. of male secondary sex characteristics
A
testosterone
14
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hormone secreted by the ovaries that is important in the development and maintenance of the female secondary sex characteristics and in regulation of the menstrual cycle
A
estrogen
15
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oral administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells
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radioactive iodine treatment
16
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fructosamine test
A
measures average glucose levels over the previous 3 weeks
17
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disorder of unknown causes in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland and stimulates it to make excessive amounts of thyroid hormone
A
grave’s disease
18
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disorder of unknown causes in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland and stimulates it to make excessive amounts of thyroid hormone
A
grave’s disease
19
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condition in which the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes
A
prediabetes
20
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regulates the growth of bone, muscle and other body tissues
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growth hormone
21
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The hormone that increases the amount of glucose in the bloodstream by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose.
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glucagon
22
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The hormone that increases the amount of glucose in the bloodstream by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose.
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glucagon
23
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hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood stream
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insulin
24
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glucose
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basic form of energy used in the body
25
conn's syndrome
disorder of the adrenal glands that is caused the excessive production of aldosterone
26
the condition of excessive secretion of insulin in the blood stream
hyperinsulinism
27
caused by a deficiency of thyroid secretion
hypothyroidism
28
excessive urination
polyuria
29
stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
oxytocin
30
diabetes insipidus
uncommon disorder caused by an insufficient production of ADH or by the ability of the kidneys to respond appropriately to this hormone
31
An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball out of the orbit.
exophthalmos
32
benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia by secreting additional insulin
insulinoma
33
mineral substances that are normally found in the blood and other bodily fluids
electrolytes
34
steroids
A large family of hormone-like substances that share the same fat-soluble chemical structure.
35
stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
oxytocin
36
glucagon
The hormone that increases the amount of glucose in the bloodstream by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose.
37
condition in which the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes
prediabetes
38
inflammation of the thymus
thymitis
39
gigantism
abnormal growth of the entire body that is caused by excessive secretion of GH before puberty
40
cortisol
corticosteroid that has an anti inflammatory action; help regulate metabolism of carbs, fats and proteins
41
aldosteronism
abnormality of the electrolyte balance that is caused by the excessive secretion of aldosterone
42
epinephrine
stimulates the sympathetic NS in response to physical injury or mental stress
43
progesterone
This hormone, whose function is to complete the preparation of the uterus for pregnancy, is released during the second half of the menstrual cycle by the corpus luteum in the ovary.
44
abnormality of the electrolyte balance that is caused by the excessive secretion of aldosterone
aldosteronism
45
myxedema
caused by an extreme deficiency of thyroid secretion
46
inflammation of the pancreas
pancreatitis
47
benign tumor of the pituitary gland
prolactinoma
48
inflammation of the adrenal glands
adrenalitis
49
puberty
process of physical changes by which a child's body becomes an adult body that is capable of reproducing
50
prolactinoma
benign tumor of the pituitary gland
51
occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone
addison's disease
52
surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
parathyroidectomy
53
This hormone, whose function is to complete the preparation of the uterus for pregnancy, is released during the second half of the menstrual cycle by the corpus luteum in the ovary.
progesterone
54
basic form of energy used in the body
glucose
55
exophthalmos
An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball out of the orbit.
56
parathyroidectomy
surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
57
cushing's syndrome
caused by a prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol
58
excessive hunger
polyphagia
59
follicle-stimulating hormone
stimulates the secretion of estrogen and the growth of ova in the ovaries
60
stimulates the sympathetic NS in response to physical injury or mental stress
epinephrine
61
estrogen
hormone secreted by the ovaries that is important in the development and maintenance of the female secondary sex characteristics and in regulation of the menstrual cycle
62
electrolytes
mineral substances that are normally found in the blood and other bodily fluids
63
acromegaly
enlargement of the extremities due to excessive GH after puberty
64
measures average glucose levels over the previous 3 weeks
fructosamine test
65
the condition of excessive secretion of insulin in the blood stream
hyperinsulinism
66
stimulates ovulation
luteinizing hormone
67
decreases calcium levels in the blood and tissues by moving calcium for storage into the bones and teeth
calcitonin
68
laparoscopic adrenalectomy
minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove one or both adrenal glands
69
condition of excessive mammary dev. in the male
gynecomastia
70
overproduction of thyroid hormones
hyperthyroidism
71
benign tumor of the pituitary gland
prolactinoma
72
caused by an extreme deficiency of thyroid secretion
myxedema
73
pituitary adenoma
One of two types of slow-growing, benign tumors of the pituitary gland that may or may not cause excess hormone secretion.
74
hypoglycemia
deficient glucose in the blood
75
hypothyroidism
caused by a deficiency of thyroid secretion
76
polydipsia
excessive thirst
77
steroid hormone secreted by the testicles and the adrenal cortex to stimulate the dev. of male secondary sex characteristics
testosterone
78
addison's disease
occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone
79
abnormal growth of the entire body that is caused by excessive secretion of GH before puberty
gigantism
80
caused by an extreme deficiency of thyroid secretion
myxedema
81
surgical removal of the thymus
thymectomy
82
One of two types of slow-growing, benign tumors of the pituitary gland that may or may not cause excess hormone secretion.
pituitary adenoma
83
leptin
protein hormone secreted by fat cells that is involved in the regulation in the regulation of appetite
84
benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia by secreting additional insulin
insulinoma
85
growth hormone
regulates the growth of bone, muscle and other body tissues
86
polyphagia
excessive hunger
87
blood condition in which there is an excessive amount of calcium in the blood
hypercalcemia
88
A large family of hormone-like substances that share the same fat-soluble chemical structure.
steroids
89
stimulates the sympathetic NS in response to physical injury or mental stress
epinephrine
90
excessive thirst
polydipsia
91
hyperglycemia
abnormally high concentration of glucose in the blood
92
thymitis
inflammation of the thymus
93
caused by a prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol
cushing's syndrome
94
testosterone
steroid hormone secreted by the testicles and the adrenal cortex to stimulate the dev. of male secondary sex characteristics
95
overproduction of thyroid hormones
hyperthyroidism
96
gynecomastia
condition of excessive mammary dev. in the male
97
One of two types of slow-growing, benign tumors of the pituitary gland that may or may not cause excess hormone secretion.
pituitary adenoma
98
mineral substances that are normally found in the blood and other bodily fluids
electrolytes
99
helps control blood pressure by reducing amount of water that is secreted through the kidneys
antidiuretic hormone
100
diabetic retinoplasty
occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina
101
occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina
diabetic retinoplasty
102
protein hormone secreted by fat cells that is involved in the regulation in the regulation of appetite
leptin
103
regulate the rate of metabolism and affect the growth and rate of function of other body systems.
thyroxine
104
This hormone, whose function is to complete the preparation of the uterus for pregnancy, is released during the second half of the menstrual cycle by the corpus luteum in the ovary.
progesterone
105
hormone secreted by the ovaries that is important in the development and maintenance of the female secondary sex characteristics and in regulation of the menstrual cycle
estrogen
106
grave's disease
disorder of unknown causes in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland and stimulates it to make excessive amounts of thyroid hormone
107
diabetes mellitus
A group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.
108
excessive thirst
polydipsia
109
deficient glucose in the blood
hypoglycemia
110
caused by a deficiency of thyroid secretion
hypothyroidism
111
excessive urination
polyuria
112
norepinephrine
A combination of a hormone and a neurohormone that plays an important role in the "fight-or-flight response."
113
thyroxine
regulate the rate of metabolism and affect the growth and rate of function of other body systems.
114
metabolic process that helps the body utilize stored fat when other sources of energy are lacking
ketosis
115
abnormally high concentration of glucose in the blood
hyperglycemia
116
form of diabetes mellitus that occurs during some pregnancies
gestational diabetes mellitus
117
abnormal growth of the entire body that is caused by excessive secretion of GH before puberty
gigantism
118
disorder of the adrenal glands that is caused the excessive production of aldosterone
conn's syndrome
119
inflammation of the pancreas
pancreatitis
120
hyperinsulinism
the condition of excessive secretion of insulin in the blood stream
121
condition of excessive mammary dev. in the male
gynecomastia
122
hyperthyroidism
overproduction of thyroid hormones
123
radioactive iodine treatment
oral administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells
124
blood condition in which there is an excessive amount of calcium in the blood
hypercalcemia
125
A group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.
diabetes mellitus
126
ketosis
metabolic process that helps the body utilize stored fat when other sources of energy are lacking
127
gestational diabetes mellitus
form of diabetes mellitus that occurs during some pregnancies
128
process of physical changes by which a child's body becomes an adult body that is capable of reproducing
puberty
129
oxytocin
stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
130
enlargement of the extremities due to excessive GH after puberty
acromegaly
131
creatinism
congenital form of hypothyroidism
132
calcitonin
decreases calcium levels in the blood and tissues by moving calcium for storage into the bones and teeth
133
surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
parathyroidectomy
134
hashimoto's disease
autoimmune disease in which the body's own antibodies attack and destroy the cells of the thyroid gland
135
pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas
136
process of physical changes by which a child's body becomes an adult body that is capable of reproducing
puberty
137
A large family of hormone-like substances that share the same fat-soluble chemical structure.
steroids
138
minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove one or both adrenal glands
laparoscopic adrenalectomy
139
protein hormone secreted by fat cells that is involved in the regulation in the regulation of appetite
leptin
140
measures average glucose levels over the previous 3 weeks
fructosamine test
141
stimulates the secretion of estrogen and the growth of ova in the ovaries
follicle-stimulating hormone
142
regulates the growth of bone, muscle and other body tissues
growth hormone
143
hypercalcemia
blood condition in which there is an excessive amount of calcium in the blood
144
basic form of energy used in the body
glucose
145
thymosin
stimulates the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells
146
An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball out of the orbit.
exophthalmos
147
hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood stream
insulin
148
surgical removal of the thymus
thymectomy
149
A combination of a hormone and a neurohormone that plays an important role in the "fight-or-flight response."
norepinephrine
150
prediabetes
condition in which the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes
151
autoimmune disease in which the body's own antibodies attack and destroy the cells of the thyroid gland
hashimoto's disease
152
A combination of a hormone and a neurohormone that plays an important role in the "fight-or-flight response."
norepinephrine
153
thymectomy
surgical removal of the thymus
154
corticosteroid that has an anti inflammatory action; help regulate metabolism of carbs, fats and proteins
cortisol
155
stimulates the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells
thymosin
156
uncommon disorder caused by an insufficient production of ADH or by the ability of the kidneys to respond appropriately to this hormone
diabetes insipidus
157
excess secretion of growth hormone
hyperpituitarism
158
insulinoma
benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia by secreting additional insulin
