endocrine system Flashcards
Obesity and family history are factors for
diabetes mellitus type 2
A disorder involving enlargement of the thyroid gland
goiter
A disorder of the pituitary gland
gigantism
Results from an overactive thyroid gland
Grave’s diseases
Disorder treated w/ iodine
Goiter
presents with cold intolerance, hair loss, weight gain and low blood pressure
hypothyroidism
which of the following conditions is too much cortisol produced
Cushings syndrome
an autoimmune disease example
Grave’s disease
Prolonged stress inhibits the body’s immune responses by
increasing the release of cortisol
Which of the following results from an underactive thyroid gland
myxedema
Which hormone is secreted by the pituitary to increase thyroid production?
TSH
gland helps regulate calcium in the blood.
parathyroid gland
What hormone is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas
Glucagon
Testosterone is secreted by the
testes
The exocrine glands release hormones into
a duct
Which of the following glands in the endocrine system is located just below the larynx and consists of two lobes, one on each side of the trachea
thyroid gland
Which of the following body structures is a part of both the digestive system and endocrine system?
pancreas
Which of the following glands is part of both the immune system and the endocrine system?
thymus
Which of the following is used to indicate homeostasis in the body?
vital signs
Which of the following body systems works with the respiratory system to transport waste products from the body’s cells?
cardiovascular system
Which of the following body systems provides the framework to protect the body from pathogenic organisms and maintain fluid balance?
lymphatic system
Which of the following planes divides the body into upper and lower portions?
transverse
