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Chapter 10 - Parathyroid & Adrenal Gland Flashcards

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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

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Occurs when Blood Calcium Levels Decrease
Increases Bone Remodelling (Osteoclast Activity)
Allows release of Calcium to Bloodstream

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Epinephrine (Adrenaline) / Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline)

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Short-term Stress Response
“Fight or Flight”

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Cortisol

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Regulates metabolism to increase Blood Glucose
Breakdown of muscle proteins
Cortisone (Therapeutic) Counteracts Inflammation, can risk Infection

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Addison’s Disease

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Underproduction of Adrenal Hormones

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Cushing’s Syndrome

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Overproduction of Adrenal Hormones

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