Endocrine System Flashcards
some neurons secretes neurotransmitters directly into the blood when they are stimulated
neuropeptide
THYROID GLAND EDITION
T or F
without iodine, thyroid hormones are secreted which results to goiter
True
iodine is important to diet para maiwasan yung paglaki ng goiter
THYROID GLAND EDITION
what is the aftermath of grave’s diseas?
hyperthyroidism
- can cause to grave’s disease and exophthalmia
THYROID GLAND EDITION
autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism?
immune system produce abnormal proteins that is similar in function and structure to TSH
Grave’s Disease
THYROID GLAND EDITION
condition which results to buldging of the eyes?
exophthalmia
THYROID GLAND EDITION
thyroid gland is made up of two lobes connected by narrow band called ____
isthmus
THYROID GLAND EDITION
T or F
thyroid gland is avascular
False
thyroid gland is HIGHLY VASCULAR
THYROID GLAND EDITION
Where thyroid is synthesized and stored
Thyroid Follicles
THYROID GLAND EDITION
protein inside thyroid follicle?
Thyroglobulin
THYROID GLAND EDITION
what are the hormones secreted by thyroid gland?
Thyroid Hormones (tryroxine, triiodothyronine) Calcitonin
THYROID GLAND EDITION
lack of thyroid hormone is called?
hypothyroidism
-can result to cretinism and myxedema
THYROID GLAND EDITION
type of thyroid hormone that is secreted when blood calcium is too high?
Calcitonin
lowers blood calcium
THYROID GLAND EDITION
T3 and T4 target tissues?
metabolism, temperature, growth and development
PARATHYROID GLAND EDITION
which is more important to blood calcium regulation? PTH or Calcitonin?
Parathyroid Hormone
PARATHYROID GLAND EDITION
abnormally high rate of parathormone is called?
hyperparathyroidism
-nerve and muscles are less exitable
( pag Blood CA is high)
- tumor in parathyroid gland
- bones are soft, deformed and easily fractured
Kidney Stones too
