chapter 13 Flashcards
congenital form of hypothyroidism
creatinism
adrenalitis
inflammation of the adrenal glands
stimulates the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells
thymosin
luteinizing hormone
stimulates ovulation
antidiuretic hormone
helps control blood pressure by reducing amount of water that is secreted through the kidneys
minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove one or both adrenal glands
laparoscopic adrenalectomy
autoimmune disease in which the body’s own antibodies attack and destroy the cells of the thyroid gland
hashimoto’s disease
regulate the rate of metabolism and affect the growth and rate of function of other body systems.
thyroxine
excess secretion of growth hormone
hyperpituitarism
hyperpituitarism
excess secretion of growth hormone
polyuria
excessive urination
insulin
hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood stream
steroid hormone secreted by the testicles and the adrenal cortex to stimulate the dev. of male secondary sex characteristics
testosterone
hormone secreted by the ovaries that is important in the development and maintenance of the female secondary sex characteristics and in regulation of the menstrual cycle
estrogen
oral administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells
radioactive iodine treatment
fructosamine test
measures average glucose levels over the previous 3 weeks
disorder of unknown causes in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland and stimulates it to make excessive amounts of thyroid hormone
grave’s disease
disorder of unknown causes in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland and stimulates it to make excessive amounts of thyroid hormone
grave’s disease
condition in which the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes
prediabetes
regulates the growth of bone, muscle and other body tissues
growth hormone
The hormone that increases the amount of glucose in the bloodstream by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose.
glucagon
The hormone that increases the amount of glucose in the bloodstream by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose.
glucagon
hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood stream
insulin
glucose
basic form of energy used in the body
conn’s syndrome
disorder of the adrenal glands that is caused the excessive production of aldosterone
the condition of excessive secretion of insulin in the blood stream
hyperinsulinism
caused by a deficiency of thyroid secretion
hypothyroidism
excessive urination
polyuria
stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
oxytocin
diabetes insipidus
uncommon disorder caused by an insufficient production of ADH or by the ability of the kidneys to respond appropriately to this hormone
An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball out of the orbit.
exophthalmos
benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia by secreting additional insulin
insulinoma
mineral substances that are normally found in the blood and other bodily fluids
electrolytes
steroids
A large family of hormone-like substances that share the same fat-soluble chemical structure.
stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
oxytocin
glucagon
The hormone that increases the amount of glucose in the bloodstream by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose.
condition in which the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes
prediabetes
inflammation of the thymus
thymitis
gigantism
abnormal growth of the entire body that is caused by excessive secretion of GH before puberty
cortisol
corticosteroid that has an anti inflammatory action; help regulate metabolism of carbs, fats and proteins
aldosteronism
abnormality of the electrolyte balance that is caused by the excessive secretion of aldosterone
epinephrine
stimulates the sympathetic NS in response to physical injury or mental stress
progesterone
This hormone, whose function is to complete the preparation of the uterus for pregnancy, is released during the second half of the menstrual cycle by the corpus luteum in the ovary.
abnormality of the electrolyte balance that is caused by the excessive secretion of aldosterone
aldosteronism
myxedema
caused by an extreme deficiency of thyroid secretion
inflammation of the pancreas
pancreatitis
benign tumor of the pituitary gland
prolactinoma
inflammation of the adrenal glands
adrenalitis
puberty
process of physical changes by which a child’s body becomes an adult body that is capable of reproducing
prolactinoma
benign tumor of the pituitary gland
occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone
addison’s disease
surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
parathyroidectomy
This hormone, whose function is to complete the preparation of the uterus for pregnancy, is released during the second half of the menstrual cycle by the corpus luteum in the ovary.
progesterone
basic form of energy used in the body
glucose
exophthalmos
An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball out of the orbit.
parathyroidectomy
surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
cushing’s syndrome
caused by a prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol
excessive hunger
polyphagia
follicle-stimulating hormone
stimulates the secretion of estrogen and the growth of ova in the ovaries
stimulates the sympathetic NS in response to physical injury or mental stress
epinephrine
estrogen
hormone secreted by the ovaries that is important in the development and maintenance of the female secondary sex characteristics and in regulation of the menstrual cycle
electrolytes
mineral substances that are normally found in the blood and other bodily fluids
acromegaly
enlargement of the extremities due to excessive GH after puberty