Chapter 9 Flashcards
Hyperglycemia, glycosuria and ketoacidosis are signs of what condition?
diabetes mellitus
The word root meaning “spinal nerve root”
radicul/o
Hormones that are made from lipids are categorized as?
steroids
Exophthalmos is associated with?
hyperthyroidism
FBS
Fasting blood sugar
The adrenal hormone cortisol is also known as?
hydrocortisone
The hormone melatonin is released by which gland?
pineal
The adrenal glands are located:
above the kidneys
The word part meaning “pancreatic islets”
insul/o
The hormone that is released by the pancreas that lowers blood sugar is?
insulin
CSF
Cerebrospinal fluid
The thyroid gland secretes hormones that:
increase metabolic rate
glycated hemoglobin test
A1c
adrenalline
epinephrine
enlargement of thyroid gland
Goiter
muscle spasm caused by low blood calcium
Tetany
The small gland in the brain that is controlled by light is the?
pineal
The most common endocrine disorder is hyperthyroidism.
T or F
False
testosterone is produced by the:
testes and adrenal cortex
DM
diabetes mellitus
An adenoma is a(n)?
glandular neoplasm
One sign of Graves disease is protrusion of the eyeballs, which is called?
exophthalmos
The hypothalamus regulates pituitary gland function
True
Acromegaly is a condition of?
excessive growth of bone and soft tissue (especially hands, feet and face)
