Class #5 - Hormones Patho Flashcards
1
Q
Gigantism?
A
Over prod of GH/somatotropin in children. Well proportioned ind.
2
Q
Acromegaly?
A
Too much GH during adulthood. Result in disproportioned ind.
3
Q
Dwarfism?
A
Underproduction of GH. Height lower them 4’10”, usually well proportionned, treat with GH.
4
Q
Midget?
A
Disproportionned
5
Q
Hashimoto’s Disease?
A
Hypothyroidism, auto-immune
6
Q
Cretinism?
A
Lack Thyroid in infant = groeth/mental retardation
7
Q
Grave’s Disease? Sx?
A
Hyperthyroidism. Anxiety, nervousness, rapid pulse, fatigue, weight loss, protuding eyes
8
Q
Addison’s disease?
A
Adrenal Insufficiency.
