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12- Endocrine Flashcards

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1
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What is the difference between the Endocrine and Nervous systems

A

Endocrine- Controls body through hormones

Nervous- Controls body through electrical impulses

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Characteristics of Endocrine system (4)

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  1. No ducts
  2. Secretes hormones directly into blood stream
  3. Widespread (systemic) effects
  4. Fundamental structural unit of endocrine system
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Characteristics of the Exocrine system (4)

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  1. Has ducts
  2. Releases hormones through ducts
  3. Have a local effect
  4. Majority are exocrine
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What is a Hormone

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A chemical that causes a receptor cell to respond, usually wide spread effects

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What is negative feedback

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-Hormone is produced
-It works
-Another hormone is released to stop it
Most used feedback system in the body

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What is positive feedback

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  • Low hormone level is produced
  • It doesn’t work
  • More hormone is released
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List the glands in the brain (3)

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Hypothalamus
Pituitary
Pineal

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List the glands in the neck (2)

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Thyroid

Parathyroid

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List the gland in the chest

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Thymus

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List the glands in the abdomen (2)

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Adrenal

Pancreas

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11
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List the gland in the pelvis

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Gonads

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List the 4 Cell types of the pancreas

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Alpha Islets of Langerhans
Beta Islets of Langerhans
Delta cells
F cells

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What is the role of Alpha Islets of Langerhans

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Secrete glucagon to raise blood sugar

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What is the role of Beta Islets of Langerhans

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Secrete insulin which gives a path for glucose to enter cells and reduces BGL

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What is the role of Delta Cells

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Secrete somatostatin which inhibits the secretion of glucagon and insulin

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What is the role of F cells

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Secrete pancreatic polypeptide which regulates enzymes of the digestive system

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Explain the negative feedback system for glucose

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1- BGL rises
2- Insulin released
3- Insulin moves sugar into cells to use/Creates new substances/Produces protein/Gets stored in the liver
4- BGL falls to normal
5- Somatostatin stops insulin production
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What happens to extra sugar (2)

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Sugar is converted to glycogen, long chains of sugar

Glycogen is converted to fat for long term storage

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What is Type 1 diabetes (2)

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Insulin is not produced

Juvenile onset/Insulin dependent

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What is Type 2 diabetes (2)

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Decreased insulin production with decreased effect

Adult onset/Non-Insulin dependent

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What are the cardinal signs of untreated diabetes (5)

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Polyuria
Polydispia
Polyphagia 
Weakness
Weight loss
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What is insulin

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A protein carrier that transports glucose into a cell

23
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What happens when BGL rises

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Cells cannot get sugar effectively and begin glyconeogenesis to stay alive

Fatty acids and ammonia are produced and need to be removed

24
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What is Glyconeogenesis

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The production glucose from fats and proteins which is then moved into the blood stream

25
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What is Glycogenolysis

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The breakdown of glycogen in the liver

26
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Signs of chronic hyperglycemia (4)

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  • High sugar
  • High circulating fats
  • Weight loss
  • Weakness
27
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Results of High sugar with chronic Hyperglycemia

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Sugar is a diuretic = Dehydration

Sugar is neurotoxic = Peripheral neuropathy with can slow or stop blood flow to an area

28
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Results of high circulating fats from Hyperglycemia

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Plaque buildup = Decreased peripheral circulation and an increased chance of MI/PE

29
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4 ways for diabetics to manage BGL

A
  • Exercise
  • Diet
  • Reduce stress
  • Insulin
30
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Does an infection raise or lower BGL

A

Raise

31
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What is HHNK

A

Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Non-Ketotic Coma

-High sugar without ketones in blood

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Typical diabetic type
Presentation
S/S and BGL range
Treatment
A

Typically Type 1 diabetic

Presentation: Slow, days to weeks, usually due to Physiological stress or pt stops taking insulin

S/S: PPP, Warm/dry skin, Abd pain, Dehydration/TachyC, Acidosis/TachyP, Decreased LOC, Fruity odor on breath from Ketones
BGL= Above 300 usually 200-600

Treatment: IV, O2, Monitor
Fluids, Watch form HypoK (Flat Twaves and dysrhythmias)

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Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Non-Ketotic Coma (HHNK)
Typical diabetic type
Presentation
S/S and BGL range
Treatment
A

Typically Type 2 diabetic

Presentation: Slow (days to weeks), accompanies infections and other stress

S/S: PPP, warm and dry, Dehydration/TachyC/HypoT, Decreased LOC
BGL: Sugar skyrockets can be 1000+

Treatment: IV, O2, Monitor
Fluids, Watch for HypoK (Flat Ts, dysrhythmias)

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Insulin Shock
Typical diabetic type
Presentation
S/S and BGL range
Treatment
A

Diabetic type: ANY

Presentation: Rapid (hours), from too little food, too much insulin, too much exercise

S/S: Cool and clammy, Weak/Rapid pulse, ALOC, H/A, Weak, Bizarre Behavior, Seizure

Treatment: BELOW 60 W/ S/S = DEXTROSE
IV, O2, Monitor, BGL check
.5-1 mg IV/IM/IO/SQ 18g or bigger

CONSIDER THIAMINE BEFORE GLUCOSE

35
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Give BGL ranges for

Deadly High
High
Normal
Low
Deadly Low
A 
Deadly High: 1301-1600+
High: 121-1000
Normal: 60-120
Low: 31-59
Deadly Low: 0-10
36
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If a diabetic wants to AMA, what should they be advised to eat

A

Starch meal ASAP

Bread, cereal, pasta, beans

37
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What is the role of the Pineal Gland and location

A

Orientation to time

In the brain

38
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What is the role of the Hypothalamus (3) and location

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Link between nervous and endocrine system
Sends info from brain to gland
Secrete hormones

In the brain

39
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What is the role of the Pituitary gland (2) including the Posterior lobe and Anterior lobe

And location

A

The master gland, controls how all other glands work, links nerves to hormones

Posterior Lobe- Responds to nerve impulses from hypothalamus

Anterior Lobe- Responds to hormones from hypothalamus

In the brain

40
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What is Oxytocin (Pitocin) responsible for

A

Uterine contractions

Milk production

41
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What is Vasopressin (Antidiuretic hormone) responsible for

A

Water retention of kidneys

Vasoconstriction

42
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What is the role of the Parathyroid (3) and location

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  • 4 pea sized organs in neck
  • Raises calcium
  • Lowers phosphate

-On surface of Thyroid

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What is the role of the Thyroid (4) and location

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  • Body’s thermostat, controls how we burn fuels
  • Stimulates O2 metabolization
  • Regulates body development
  • Prevents rise of calcium with calcitonin

-Anterior neck

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What is the role of the Thymus (3) and location

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  • Responsible for Aging and Immunity
  • Secretes Thymosis which promotes T lymphocytes
  • Larger in children then shrinks

-Located just behind sternum

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What is the role of the Adrenal Glands (3) and location

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  • Release Epi and NorEpi in response to stress
  • Maintain blood sugar level
  • Maintains BP
  • Located on top of kidneys
46
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Gigantism

Gland
Description

A

Pituitary

Description: Usually from a tumor, Increases release of GH (growth hormone)

47
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Dwarfism

Gland
Description
Related problems

A

Pituitary

Description: Hypo-secretion of GH usually due to a tumor

Related problems: Breathing difficulties, Paralysis

48
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Diabetes Insipidus

Gland
Causes
S/S

A

Pituitary

Causes: Trauma, Tumors, Genetics

S/S: Kidneys unable to conserve water, polyuria, polydipsia, loss of >3L/day

49
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Parathyroid Disorders (4)

A
  • Tumor takes calcium from bones to blood stream
  • Results in kidney stones
  • Damage of Parathyroid messes up calcium
  • Can cause death, joint pain, low sex drive
50
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Hashimotos Disease

Gland
Decritpion
S/S
Treatment

A

Gland: Thyroid

Description: Hypo-secretion of Thyroid gland during adulthood that slows down the body

S/S: HypoTherm, BradyC, BradyP, CHF, Facial edema, Weakness, Sensitivity to narcotics and barbituates, Thick/Dry/Doughy skin

Specific changes: Slow/Thick voice, Thin/Brittle hair, slow thought, muscle weakness

Treatment: Supportive, no rewarming (blankets ok), ABC’s, watch for Arrhythmias

51
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Myxedema

Gland
Description
S/S
Treatment

A

Thyroid

Description: Auto-Immune thyroid condition, Adult Hypothyroidism, usually women >60

S/S: Moon face, Hypothermia, Impaired memory, Slow speech and movement, Dry skin, Hoarseness

Treatment: Supportive, ABC’s

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Graves Disease

Gland
Description
S/S
Treatment

A

Thyroid

Description: Too much thyroid hormone

S/S: Swelling behind eyes, bulging of eyeballs, GOITER, Warm flushed skin, Hyperactive, wight loss

Treatment: Watch for TachyC, HyperTherm

53
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Addisons Disease

Gland
Description
S/S
Treatment

A

Adrenal

Description: Too little secretion and production of corticosteroids

S/S: HypoT, Sick looking, HypoG, Dark pigment, Dysrhythmia (prolonged QT)

Treatment: Monitor, IV, O2, Antiarrhythmics

54
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Cushings Syndrome

Gland
Description
S/S
Treatment

A

Adrenal

Description: Too much secretion of Corticosteroids from Adrenal gland

S/S: Buffalo hump, Moon face, Hair growth, Purple striae, Insomnia

Treatment: Minimize IV sticks, BGL, Vitals

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