Endocrine Revision Flashcards

1
Q

Where is Thyroxine produced?

A

Thyriod

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2
Q

Where is insulin produced?

A

Pancreas

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3
Q

Site of action for thyroxine?

A

whole body.

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4
Q

site of action for insulin?

A

Liver

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5
Q

Effect for insulin?

A

The liver pulls glucose from the bloodstream and stores as glycogen, lowering blood glucose levels.

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6
Q

Where is Glucagon produced?

A

Pancreas

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7
Q

Site of action for Glucagon?

A

Liver

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8
Q

Effect for Glucagon?

A

Liver converts glycogen to glucose and returns to blood stream, increasing blood glucose levels.

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9
Q

Negative Feedback of hormones?

A

High concentration inhibits the hypothalamus, preventing the release of stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland.

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10
Q

Description of type 1 diabetes?

A

Pancrease cannot produce insulin

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11
Q

Predisposing factors of type 1 diabetes?

A

-Family History
-Genetic Infection

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12
Q

Category for type 1 diabetes?

A

Autoimmune.

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13
Q

Description of type 2 diabetes?

A

Insulin resistance

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14
Q

Predisposing factors of type 2 diabetes?

A

-Lifestyle/ diet high in sugar
-Pre-existing condition
-Obesity
-Family history

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15
Q

Category of Type 2 Diabetes?

A

Metabolic

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16
Q

Description of hypothyroidism?

A

Thyroid produces too little thyroxine

17
Q

Predisposing factors of hypothyroidism?

A

-Sex/more common in females
-Pre-existing condition such as type 1 diabetes
-Family History

18
Q

Category for hypothyroidism

A

autoimmune