Week 7 - Homework 2- Endocrine

Question 1

Hypersecretion of GH in children

Answer 1

Gigantism

Question 2

Insufficient secretion of insulin

Answer 2

Diabetes Mellitus

Question 3

Hyposecretion of GH in children

Answer 3

Pituitary dwarfism

Question 4

Excessive TH production, leads to high metabolic rate

Answer 4

Grave’s disease

Question 5

Increased thyroid gland due to iodine deficits

Answer 5

Goiter

Question 6

Slow rate of protein synthesis, leading to premature aging

Answer 6

Simmond’s disease

Question 7

Insufficient TH production, leads to mental retardation and slow metabolic rate

Answer 7

Cretinsim

Question 8

Hyposecretion of glucocorticoids leads to weight loss and hypoglycemia

Answer 8

Addison’s disease

Question 9

Hypersecretion of adrenal cortex hormones, hyperglycemia likely

Answer 9

Cushing’s disease

Question 10

Enlarged extremities and face

Answer 10

Acromegaly

Question 11

Excessive androgen production in women, increased facial hair

Answer 11

Hirsutism

Question 12

Enhanced melatonin levels

Answer 12

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Question 13

Thinning of bones & high blood calcium levels

Answer 13

Hyperparathyroidism

Question 14

Hyposecretion of ADH - symptom

Answer 14

Polyuria

Question 15

Glucose in the urine

Answer 15

Glycosuria