Chapter 18 Practice Pt 2 Flashcards
Radioactive compound is given and localizes in the thyroid gland
thyroid scan
Lack of insulin secretion or resistance of insulin to promoting sugar, starch, and fat metabolism in cells
diabetes mellitus
Group of symptoms produced by excess of cortisol from the adrenal cortex
cushing syndrome
Malignant tumor of an endocrine gland in the neck
thyroid carcinoma
Enlargement of extremities caused by excessive growth hormone after puberty
acromegaly
Constant muscle contraction
tetany
Insufficient secretion of antidiuretic hormone produces this condition
diabetes insipidus
Overactivity of the thyroid gland (Graves disease)
thyrotoxicosis
Hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex
addison disease
Test that measures hormone levels in plasma
radioimmunoassay
Excessive hair on the face and body in adult women
hirsutism
Test that measures levels of sugar in the blood
glucose tolerance test
Advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood produces this condition
myxedema
Fats are improperly burned, leading to accumulation of ketones in the body
ketoacidosis
Develops and maintains female sex characteristics
estradiol
Stimulates water reabsorption by kidney tubules; decreases urine
antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Sympathomimetic; elevates heart rate, blood pressure
epinephrine
Increases blood sugar
cortisol
Increases metabolism in body cells
thyroxine
Stimulates secretion of hormones from adrenal cortex
adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH)
Promotes growth and maintenance of male sex characteristics
testosterone
Helps transport glucose to cells and decreases blood sugar
insulin
Increases reabsorption of sodium by kidney tubules
aldosterone
Raises blood calcium
parathyroid hormone
Outer section of a gland above each kidney: secretes cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones
adrenal cortex
Located at the base of the brain in the sella turcica; hypophysis
pituitary gland
Located in the neck on either side of the trachea; secretes thyroxine
thyroid gland
Located in the lower abdomen of a female; responsible for egg cell production and estrogen secretion
ovaries
Located behind the stomach; alpha and beta islet cells secrete hormones
pancreas
Four small glands on the posterior side of the thyroid gland
parathyroid glands
Two glands enclosed in the scrotal sac of a male
testes
Inner section of a gland above each kidney; secretes epinephrine
adrenal medulla
