CHAPTER 15: the endocrine system

Question 1

crin/o

Answer 1

to secrete

Question 2

hormon/o

Answer 2

to set in motion

Question 3

dips/o

Answer 3

thrist

Question 4

acr/o

Answer 4

extremity

Question 5

acidosis

Answer 5

the sign of excess acid in the body
when carbon dioxide accumulates in tissues
symptom of diabetes mellitus or caused by respiratory or kidney disorders

Question 6

exophthalmos

Answer 6

the abnormal protrusion of the eyes
symptom of excessive activity of the thyroid glad
means outside eyes

Question 7

goiter

Answer 7

A symptom of thyroid gland disease is a swelling on the anterior side of the neck in the location of the thyroid gland

Question 8

hirsutism

Answer 8

A symptom of excessive body hair in a masculine pattern
caused by hyper secretion of androgens
chronic: adrenal virilism

Question 9

ketosis

Answer 9

an excessive amount of ketone bodies in the blood and urine
symptom of unmanaged diabetes
also known as: ketoacidosis becaue produces acid

Question 10

polydipsia

Answer 10

excessive amount of thirst

Question 11

polyuria

Answer 11

symptom of pituitary gland disease when the hormone ADH is not produced normally also a symptom of diabetes
a production of urine in large volumes

Question 12

adenocarcinoma, andenoma

Answer 12

a malignant tumor that arises from epithelial tissue to form a glandular or gland like pattern of cells

Question 13

adrenalitis

Answer 13

inflammation of the adrenal gland

Question 14

adrenal insufficiency

Answer 14

reduces the body’s ability to manage stress and infection

Question 15

adrenal hyperplasia

Answer 15

excessive growth of the adrenal gland

Question 16

congenital hypothyroidism

Answer 16

chidlren
develops from inability to produce normal levels f growth hormones at birth
results in reduced mental development and physical growth

Question 17

cushing syndrome (c foutz)

Answer 17

disease involving mulitple organs causing many symptoms
caused by excessive secretion cortisol by adrenal cortex
obesity and Moon face

Question 18

diabetes insipidus

Answer 18

caused by hyposecretion of ADH by the pituitary gland

symptoms of polydipsia and polyuria

Question 19

diabetes mellitus

Answer 19

result of resistance of body cells to insulin or a deficiency or complete lack of insulin production by the cells of the pancreas

Question 20

diabetic nephropathy

Answer 20

when DM causes kidney failure and heart failure

Question 21

endocrinopathy

Answer 21

a general term for a disease of the endocrine system

Question 22

Acromegaly

Answer 22

Enlargement of the bone structure due to hyper secretion of the growth hormone from the pituitary gland

Question 23

Hyperadrenalism

Answer 23

Cushing syndrome

Question 24

Hypoadrenalism

Answer 24

Starts with fatigue and skin darkening

Addison disease

Question 25

Hypercalcemia

Answer 25

Calcium levels in bloodstream become abnormally high caused by too much parathyroid hormone

Question 26

Hypoglycemia

Answer 26

Too much sugar in the blood sign of DM

Question 27

Hypothyroidism

Answer 27

Too much PTH usually caused by a tumor

Leads to hypercalcemia

Question 28

Hyperthyroidism

Answer 28

Too much thyroid hormone
Graves’ disease
Autoimmune disease

Question 29

Hypothyroidism

Answer 29

Autoimmune disorder
Hashimoto’s disease
Myxedema chronic
Swelling

Question 30

Hypogonadism

Answer 30

FSH low and LH

Reduced sexual interest

Question 31

Pancreatitis

Answer 31

Inflammation of the pancreas low insulin