Endocrine Jeopardy Notes: Test 3 Flashcards

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Cushings Syndrome/ Hyperadrenalism

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Pathological condition resulting from excess adrenocortical hormones.
Signs and Symptoms:
Changed body habits, hypertension, vulnerability to infection.

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Myxedema/ Hypothyroidism

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Creates low metabolic state and reflects poor organ function.
Signs and symptoms:
Low body temp and cold intolerance
Fatigue
Slow mental function (lethargy)
Constipation
Decreased appetite w/ weight gain
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Gluconeogenesis

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Insufficiency of insulin production that causes decreased glucose intracellularly. Stimulates fats and proteins to break down through the liver.
Definiton: Conversion of protein and fat to form glucose. Balance process in homeostasis.

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Thyrotoxicosis

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Prolonged exposure to excess thyroid hormones. Often caused by Graves Disease.

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Graves Disease

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Endocrine disorder 
Signs and symptoms:
Excess thyroid hormones
Agitation
Emotional Changeability
Insomnia
Poor Heat tolerance
Weight Loss
Weakness
Dyspnea
Tachycardia
Onset of A-fibin severe cases
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Addisons Disease

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Adrenocortical insuffiecney
Signs and Symptoms:
Weakness
Fatigue
Weight Loss
Hyperpigmentation
Addisonian Crisis:
Form of shock characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalance
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