The Endocrine System (Hormonal Disorders)

Question 1

__________
- Reduced sex drive, Inability to maintain an erection, High blood pressure, Heart disease, Enlargement of hands and face in adulthood

Answer 1

Acromegaly

Question 2

what hormone(s) are involved with Acromegaly?

Answer 2

hGH

Question 3

Is Acromegaly Hyposecretion or Hypersecretion

Answer 3

Hypersecretion - adult

Question 4

_________
- Problems with menstruation, thickening of skin, Extreme fatigue, Aches in the joints, Acne, Taller than average height in childhood, Enlargement of limbs

Answer 4

Gigantism

Question 5

what hormone(s) are involved with Gigantism?

Answer 5

hGH

Question 6

Is Gigantism Hyposecretion or Hypersecretion

Answer 6

Hypersecretion - Child

Question 7

________ ________ ____ _
- Often no symptoms, Obesity, High blood sugar, High BMI

Answer 7

Diabetes Mellitus (type 2)

Question 8

what hormone(s) is involved with Diabetes Mellitus type 2?

Answer 8

Insulin

Question 9

is Diabetes Mellitus type 2 hyposecretion or hypersecretion?

Answer 9

Hyposecretion (or no response to insulin)

Question 10

_______ _______
- Autoimmune disease, Irritability, Muscle weakness, Fast heartbeat, Poor tolerance to heat, Rapid weight loss, Protrusion of the eyeballs

Answer 10

Grave’s Disease

Question 11

what hormone(s) are involved with Grave’s Disease

Answer 11

Thyroxine

Question 12

is Grave’s disease hyposecretion or hypersecretion?

Answer 12

Hypersecretion/Hyperthyroidism

Question 13

________ _________
- Frequent urination (urine is clear), Thirsty all the time (up to 4L a day), dehydration

Answer 13

Diabetes Insipidus

Question 14

what hormone(s) are involved in Diabetes Insipidus?

Answer 14

ADH

Question 15

is Diabetes Insipidus hyposecretion or hypersecretion?

Answer 15

Hyposecretion

Question 16

________ ________ ____ _
- Unilateral weight loss, Excessive thirst, Vaginal yeast infections in females, Frequent urination, Extreme hunger, Fatigue, Blurred vision, Low blood sugar

Answer 16

Diabetes Mellitus (type 1)

Question 17

what hormone(s) is involved with Diabetes Mellitus type 1?

Answer 17

Insulin

Question 18

is Diabetes Mellitus type 1 hyposecretion or hypersecretion?

Answer 18

Hyposecretion

Question 19

______
- Coughing, Hoarseness in voice, Difficulty swallowing and breathing, Tight feeling in the throat, Visible swelling at the base of the neck

Answer 19

Goiter

Question 20

what hormone(s) are involved with Goiter?

Answer 20

Thyroxine

Question 21

is Goiter hyposecretion or hypersecretion?

Answer 21

Hypersecretion/Hyperstimulation

Question 22

_________ _______
- All age groups, Can be life threatening, Extreme fatigue, Darkening of gums and skin, Salt craving, Body hair loss

Answer 22

Addison’s Disease

Question 23

what hormone(s) are involved with Addison’s Disease?

Answer 23

Cortisol and Aldosterone

Question 24

is Addison’s disease hyposecretion or hypersecretion?

Answer 24

Hyposecretion (of cortisol)

Question 25

________ - poor development of one or more body systems - Delayed or no sexual development during the teen years - Height below the 3rd percentile standard - Small head, trunk and limbs that are proportionate

Answer 25

Dwarfism

Question 26

what hormone(s) are involved in dwarfism?

Answer 26

hGH

Question 27

is Dwarfism hyposecretion or hypersecretion?

Answer 27

Hyposecretion - child

Question 28

_____________ - too much sugar in the blood (no insulin so no sugar can enter the cell. The cells starve). - excess glucose excreted in urine -> water follows the solute -> increase volumes of urine -> low energy, thirst.

Answer 28

Hyperglycemia

Question 29

what are long term issues with Hyperglycemia?

Answer 29

Blindness and Kidney failure