Definitions 2 Flashcards
Is caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol
Cushing syndrome
A group of diseases characterized by defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both
Diabetes mellitus
aka “adult hypothyroidism”
Myxedema
The hormone that is released during the second half of the menstrual cycle
Progesterone
Is secreted by the thymus gland
Thymosin
The four … each of which is about the size of grain of rice, and are embedded in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland
Parathyroid glands
The two primary hormones secreted by the thyroid gland are…
Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4)
Damage to the retina of the eye caused by diabetes mellitus
Diabetic retinopathy
Abnormal protrusion of the eye out of the orbit
Exophthalmos
An abnormally low concentration of glucose in the blood
Hypoglycemia
The condition of excessive secretion of insulin in the bloodstream
Hyperinsulinism
the most commonly seen type of electrolyte imbalance
Hyponatremia (low sodium)
