Diseases Of The Endocrine System Flashcards
Hypothyroid Disease
A condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones.
Hyperthyroid Disease
A condition where the thyroid gland produces excessive thyroid hormones.
Hyperthyroidism in Dogs
A condition in dogs characterized by an overproduction of thyroid hormones.
Diabetes Mellitus
A metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.
Nonketotic Diabetes
A type of diabetes where ketones are not produced in significant amounts.
Ketotic Diabetes
A type of diabetes characterized by the presence of ketones in the blood or urine.
Insulin Shock (Insulin Overdose)
A severe hypoglycemic reaction due to excessive insulin administration.
Insulinoma
A tumor of the pancreas that produces excess insulin.
Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison Disease)
A disorder caused by insufficient production of adrenal hormones.
Serum Chemistry Panel
A blood test that measures various chemicals in the blood to assess organ function.
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Stimulation-Test
A test that evaluates the function of the adrenal glands by measuring cortisol response.
Hyperadrenocorticism (Canine Cushing Syndrome)
A condition in dogs caused by excessive cortisol production.
Serum Chemistry Panel Abnormalities
Changes in blood chemistry values that indicate potential health issues.
Urine Cortisol:Creatinine Ratios
A test used to assess cortisol levels in urine to diagnose Cushing’s disease.
ACTH Stimulation Test
A test that measures the adrenal glands’ response to adrenocorticotropic hormone.
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
A test that evaluates adrenal gland function by measuring cortisol suppression.
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
A condition where the parathyroid glands produce too much parathyroid hormone.
Hypocalcemia or Hypoparathyroidism
A condition characterized by low calcium levels in the blood due to insufficient parathyroid hormone.
Parathyroid-Related Disease
Diseases affecting the parathyroid glands and calcium metabolism.
Chronic and Acute Renal Failure
Conditions where the kidneys fail to function properly, either suddenly or over time.
Acute Pancreatitis
A sudden inflammation of the pancreas that can cause severe abdominal pain.
Puerperal Tetany (Eclampsia)
A condition resulting from low calcium levels in lactating females, leading to muscle spasms.
