the endocrine system Flashcards
(38 cards)
diabetes insipidus
rare, caused by inadequate secretion of ADH by posterior pituitary gland; characteristics, excessive thirst and urination
DI stand for?
Diabetes Insipidus
diabetes mellitus
body’s inability to use insulin efficiently; characteristics, high blood glucose and glucose in urine
DM stand for?
Diabetes Mellitus
Type I under DM
-juvenile
-under 16 y/o
-lack of insulin
Type II under DM
-adults
-above 16
-body doesn’t work efficiently due to lack of lifestyle
dwarfism
abnormal short/small; endocrine dysfunction (lack of GH)
edema
excessive fluid retention & swelling in body tissues
gigantism
excessive growth body parts (GH excessive)
obesity
abnormal amount of fat on the body; overeating
FBS
a blood test to determine glucose level in patient’s blood
GTT
blood test to determine the body’s response to insulin
thyroid replacement therapy
thyroid hormones administered to treat hypothyroidism/ thyroidectmy
antithyroid gland
block the production of thyroid hormones to treat hyperthyroidism/ grave disease
hormone replacement therapy
speed up or slow down hormones; common in women
insulin replacement therapy
normal/synthetic insulin to supply needed insulin
pancreas
-makes insulin
-vital organ
-no transplant
-create glucagon
insulin
-hormones
-energy
-breakdown fat
glands
-organs
-secrete hormones= chemical body function
2 types of glands
-exocrine= have duct, sweat, opening sore
-endocrine= no duct, secrete into blood stream
pineal gland
melatonin= aids in light change (sleep)
gestational diabetes
diabetes develops during pregnancy only will go away when give birth
3 hormones ovaries make?
-estrogen
-testosterone
-progesterone
thymus
create thymosin helps T-lymphocytes mature
