Ch.4 Endocrine system Flashcards
the master gland of the endocrine system is?
The pituitary gland
symptoms and signs of diabetic coma include?
hyperglycemia, thirst, nausea, and vomiting, and dry skin
adrenal insufficiency, with progressive destruction of the adernal gland is called?
addisons disease
addisons disease is partial or complete failure of adrenocortical function?
true
insulin reaction can be caused by?
Any of the above too much insulen, delayed meal or insufficient food, excessive excercise
hypersecretion of human growth hormone (HGH) by the pituitary before puberty resulting in abnormal and accelerated growth is called?
None of the above
a simple or nontoxic, goiter results from?
inadequate amounts of iodine in the diet
severe. prolonged hypoglycemia can cause irreversible brain damage?
true
rapid heartbeat and palpation, increased metabolism wight loss, nervousness, excitability, profuse perspiration, excessive thirst, muscular weakness, exophthalmos, and the presence of a goiter are symptoms, and signs of?
All of the aove graves disease, primary hyperthyroidism, over production of the thyroid hormone
the presence of a painless lump or nodule on the thyroid gland, along with complications of persistent hoarseness and trouble swallowing should raise suggestion of?
cancer of the thyroid gland
polyuria, polyphagia, weight loss, fatigue are the principle symptoms of?
diabetes mellitus
patients with hyperparathyroidism may be prone to fractures
true
what statements is are true about simple goiter?
Both a and b the pt may notice swelling of the neck and experience difficulty swallowing and thyroid ultrasonically can confirm presence of a thyroid nodule
hypersecretion of HGH that causes over growth of the hands and feet, abnormal thickening of the bones of the facr,and excessive overgrowth of soft tissue, occurring after puberty is called?
acromegaly
damage to the pituitary gland, which causes hypopitutarrism, can result from
All of the above radiation surgical removal
iscemia
hyperparathyroidism increase breakdown of bone, and excessive absorption of calcium into the blood (hypercalcemis)
true
diabetes which has its onset during pregnancy is called?
gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
insufficient secretion of PTH by the parathyroid gland is called?
hypoparathyroidism
oral hypoglycemic agents such as diabeta and glucophage can cause symptoms similar to diabetic coma?
false
the syndrome caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex, which results in excessive circulating cortisol levels, fatigue, muscular weakness and changes in body appearance is called?
crushing’s syndrome
which statements is are true about insulin
all of the above
type 2 diabetes
is the most common form of diabetes
pts who are bedridden or unable to drink enough water to compensate for urinary loss of water can become dangerously dehydrated
true
metabolic syndrome is?
all of the above
precocious puberty is?
both a and b
dysfuntion of the endocrine system results in decreased or increased secretions of hormones
true
insulin and glucagon are produced by
the pancreas
a congential hypothyroid consition that causes mental and growth retardation in the infant or young child is called
cretinism
dwarfism is the abnormal underdevolpedment of the body, or hypopituitarsim, occuring in children
true
a deficiency in the release of vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone (ADH) by the posterior pituitary gland causes
diabetes insipidus
treatment of diabetes mellitus includes
all of the above
myxedema, or severe hypothyroidism, has its onset during infancy
false
a chronic disease of the immune system that attacks the thyroid gland and causes goiter is called?
hashimoto’s thyroiditis
hyperthyroidism or overproduction of parathyroid hormone (PTH) causes
all of the above
the person experiencing insulin shock requires simple surgar?
true
