ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Flashcards
1
Q
When woman’s ovaries don’t produce enough estrogen, bones become brittle and weak.
A
OSTEOPOROSIS
2
Q
Hormonal imbalance causes women with PCOS to have irregular periods, abnormal hair growth, excess acne and weight gain.
A
POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS)
3
Q
Low testosterone. In men, it can cause erectile dysfunction. Can also cause memory and concentration problems, changes in muscle strength and low sex drive.
A
HYPOGONADISM
4
Q
Thyroid disorders
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HYPOTHYROIDISM and HYPERTHYROIDISM
5
Q
A disorder that affects the way the body uses the energy from the food we eat
A
DIABETES
