CHAPTER 15: the endocrine system Flashcards
crin/o
to secrete
hormon/o
to set in motion
dips/o
thrist
acr/o
extremity
acidosis
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
exophthalmos
the abnormal protrusion of the eyes
symptom of excessive activity of the thyroid glad
means outside eyes
goiter
A symptom of thyroid gland disease is a swelling on the anterior side of the neck in the location of the thyroid gland
hirsutism
A symptom of excessive body hair in a masculine pattern
caused by hyper secretion of androgens
chronic: adrenal virilism
ketosis
an excessive amount of ketone bodies in the blood and urine
symptom of unmanaged diabetes
also known as: ketoacidosis becaue produces acid
polydipsia
excessive amount of thirst
polyuria
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
adenocarcinoma, andenoma
a malignant tumor that arises from epithelial tissue to form a glandular or gland like pattern of cells
adrenalitis
inflammation of the adrenal gland
adrenal insufficiency
reduces the body’s ability to manage stress and infection
adrenal hyperplasia
excessive growth of the adrenal gland
congenital hypothyroidism
chidlren
develops from inability to produce normal levels f growth hormones at birth
results in reduced mental development and physical growth
cushing syndrome (c foutz)
disease involving mulitple organs causing many symptoms
caused by excessive secretion cortisol by adrenal cortex
obesity and Moon face
diabetes insipidus
caused by hyposecretion of ADH by the pituitary gland
symptoms of polydipsia and polyuria
diabetes mellitus
result of resistance of body cells to insulin or a deficiency or complete lack of insulin production by the cells of the pancreas
diabetic nephropathy
when DM causes kidney failure and heart failure
endocrinopathy
a general term for a disease of the endocrine system
Acromegaly
Enlargement of the bone structure due to hyper secretion of the growth hormone from the pituitary gland
Hyperadrenalism
Cushing syndrome
Hypoadrenalism
Starts with fatigue and skin darkening
Addison disease
Hypercalcemia
Calcium levels in bloodstream become abnormally high caused by too much parathyroid hormone
Hypoglycemia
Too much sugar in the blood sign of DM
Hypothyroidism
Too much PTH usually caused by a tumor
Leads to hypercalcemia
Hyperthyroidism
Too much thyroid hormone
Graves’ disease
Autoimmune disease
Hypothyroidism
Autoimmune disorder
Hashimoto’s disease
Myxedema chronic
Swelling
Hypogonadism
FSH low and LH
Reduced sexual interest
Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas low insulin
