Endocrine/Neuro Flashcards
this system regulates growth maturation, metabolic function, fluid balance, responses to stress, and reproduction through the action of the hormones they secrete
endocrine system
endocrine disorder that is an intrinsic malfunction of the hormone-producing gland
primary
endocrine disorder that results from an abnormal pituitary secretion of trophic hormones signals (main problem)
secondary
feedback loop Figure 20-2B!!!!
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type of thyroid disorder in which the thyroid glad itself fails:
o inadequate hormone produced by the thyroid
–> low levels of circulating hormone
o blood levels of the corresponding trophic pituitary hormone are very elevated
Primary
type of thyroid disorder in which the pituitary gland fails:
o release of the trophic hormone is significantly decreased –> Secondarily reducing primary gland function so both levels are abnormally low thyroid hormones
Secondary
T3 and T4 are regulated by the ______ ______ ______ that is secreted from the anterior pituitary
thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is secreted from the _________
anterior pituitary
Thyroid hormones produced in the follicular cells of the thyroid that regulate metabolism, required for growth and development of tissue
o T3 – triiodothyronine
o T4 – thyroxine
“Thyrotoxicosis”– condition that results from any cause of increased TH levels
hyperthyroidism
Types of _________:
o Hashimotos- first stages of Hashimotos when there is a release of T3 and T4 d/t thyroid cell destruction (hyperthyroidism)
o Toxic multi nodular goiter
o Solitary toxic adenoma
Hyperthyroidism
the most common cause of hyperthyroidism that is a result of stimulation of thyroid cells with autoantibodies against TSH receptor (Type II hypersensitivity where the target cells of the thyroid are not destroyed but malfunction)
Grave’s Disease
Patho of _______:
Auto-antibodies bind and activate with receptors for TSH and stimulate production of T4
As the T4 rises in the system, the pituitary decreases the production of TSH
The etiology is autoimmune (Grave’s Disease genetic markers)
Feedback loop out of commission
Grave’s Disease
Clinical Manifestations of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_: >Adrenergic stimulation – d/t increase in T4 tachycardia nervousness lid lag (associated w/ exophthalmos) tremor increased B/P >Excess T4 increased O2 consumption changes in protein metabolism increase in metabolic rate decrease in weight heat intolerance inability to concentrate amenorrhea in women (scant menses) >Immunologic stimulation – goiter
Grave’s Disease
Triad of Symptoms of Grave’s Disease
o Hyperthyroidism
o Exophthalmos
o Goiter
very high levels of T4 that is life-threatening resulting in increased temperature, severe tachycardia, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, extreme restlessness, psychosis
***may be triggered via stress or gland manipulation in people who have hyperthyroidism
Thyroid Storm
type of hypothyroidism that accounts for the majority of cases d/t the intrinsic thyroid gland dysfunction that results from:
o Congenital, defective hormone synthesis, iodine deficiency, anti-thyroid drugs, iatrogenic loss of thyroid tissue
o Congenital aka critinism d/t thyroid dysgenesis or lack of development of thyroid gland
Primary
type of hypothyroidism that is related to pituitary or hypothalamic failure (usually r/t head or brain conditions) caused by pituitary tumor or treatment of tumor
Secondary
Labs for Diagnosis of ______:
o Low T4 (b/c thyroid is not producing it the way it should)
o High TSH (b/c the anterior pituitary is trying to get the thyroid to produce more T4)
Hypothyroidism
Causes of _______:
o Acute and subacute thyroiditis
o painless thyroiditis
o postpartum thyroiditis
Primary Hypothyroidism
with a patho similar to Hashimoto, this generally occurs 6-12 months postpartum with spontaneous recovery in most cases
postpartum thyroiditis
Most common cause of acquired hypothyroidism caused by gradual inflammatory destruction of thyroid tissue by circulating auto-antibodies and infiltration by lymphocytes
Hashimoto’s (Lymphocytic Thyroiditis or Autoimmune Thyroiditis)
Diagnosis of ______:
presence of thyroperoxidase and thyroglobulin antibodies
Hashimoto’s
lack of iodine results in lack of ___ and ___
T3 and T4
lack of T3 and T4 stimulates TSH secretion which causes the thyroid cells to secrete large amounts of thyroid globulin which leads to ______
goiter
type of hypothyroidism caused by radiation of the thyroid gland or when they surgically remove the thyroid gland
iatrogenic
Lab Diagnosis of ______:
Decreased T3 & T4 which leads to…
Increased TSH
**Sensitive test we have for TSH is going to start detecting elevation levels of TSH before we have a significant amount of drop in the T3 and T4 & is used as a screening device and a monitoring device.
Hypothyroidism
Clinical Manifestations of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in \_\_\_\_\_\_: dull appearance thick-protruding tongue thick lips prolonged jaundice poor muscle tone umbilical hernias are common bradycardia with a hoarse cry mental retardation if not treated
Hypothyroidism in Newborns
Clinical Manifestations of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_\_: decrease metabolic rate weakness lethargy cold intolerance decrease appetite bradycardia moderate weight gain elevated serum cholesterol and triglycerides enlarged thyroid dry skin constipation depression loss of lateral portion of eyebrow women- irregular menses
Hypothyroidism in Children and Adults
generalized non-pitting edema, decreased level of consciousness, hypotension, hypothermia that occurs in severe or prolonged hypothyroidism and may progress into coma
myxedema
system that provides precise monitoring and control of the cellular environment which is important for maintaining hormone levels within physiologic ranges
feedback systems
Most common type of feedback that occurs when a changing chemical, neural, or endocrine response decreases the subsequent synthesis & secretion of a hormone
Regulation is possible at 3 levels
Negative Feedback
Possible Regulation Levels of _______:
• Target organ (ultra-short feedback)
• Anterior pituitary (short feedback)
• Hypothalamus (long feedback)
Negative Feedback
Type of feedback that occurs when a chemical, neural, or endocrine response increases the synthesis and secretion of a hormone or when an increased hormone level further increases the synthesis and secretion of that same hormone
Positive Feedback
TH is regulated through a ______ feedback loop
negative
TH negative feedback loop involves the ______ (3)
hypothalamus
anterior pituitary
thyroid gland
TH negative feedback loop is initiated by _______
TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone)
________ is synthesized and stored in the hypothalamus
TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone)
TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone) levels increase with exposure to ______ or ______ and from decreased levels of _____
cold or stress/ T4
Regulation of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: TRH is released into the hypothalamic-pituitary portal system -->Circulates to the anterior pituitary -->stimulates release of TSH -->causes release of stored TH -->increase in TH synthesis
Thyroid Hormone Secretion
As levels of TH rise, there is a negative feedback effect on the HPA that inhibits release of _____ and ____
–>results in decreased TH synthesis and secretion
TRH and TSH
DM caused by absolute insulin deficiency caused by the destruction of the beta cells of the Islet of Langerhans of the pancreas
DM Type I
DM caused by insulin resistance in peripheral tissue so there is a deficient amount of insulin secreted from the pancreas
DM Type II
insulin helps glucose enter into the _____(3)
liver (glycogen)
muscles (energy)
adipose tissue (fat)
Glucose is supplied to the blood stream from the ____ and _____
GI track and the liver