Endocrine system Flashcards

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the endocrine system

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Made up of glands, organs, and hormones. Works with the nervous system to regulate body function and maintain homeostasis through feedback loops.

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glands include

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Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland
Adrenal glands
Thyroid gland
Parathyroid glands
Pancreas
Gonads

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what is hormones

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Defined as chemical substances synthesized and secreted by a specific organ or tissue, carried by the blood stream to other cells or organs, to produce a particular regulatory effect

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diagnostic procedures for the endocrine system

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Many of these tests are blood, urine, or saliva tests that determine an excess or lack of a particular hormone in the body.

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stimulation testing

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involves giving hormones to stimulate the target gland to determine if the gland is capable of normal hormone production.

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suppression testing

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involves giving medications or substances to evaluate the body’s ability to suppress excessive hormone production

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procedures for testing

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  • Water deprivation test: deprive pt. of water and see what body does
  • Dexamethasone suppression test
  • Fasting blood work
  • Thyroid scan
  • TSH levels
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pituitary gland location

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Pituitary gland is located underneath the hypothalamus, at the base of the skull, the pituitary gland is regulated by the hypothalamus

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anterior pituitary gland secretes

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six hormones while the posterior pituitary secretes two hormones.
- thryoid-stimulating hormone
- adrencorticotropic hormon e
- luteinizing hormone
- follicle stimulating hormone
- prolocatin
- growth hormone

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thyroid stimulating hormone

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Stimulation of the thyroid gland

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH):

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Stimulation of the adrenal glands to secrete glucocorticoids

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Luteinizing hormone

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  • WOMEN: stimulates maturation of ova and ovulation
  • MEN: stimulates production of testosterone
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Follicle‑stimulating hormone

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  • WOMEN: stimulates growth of ovarian follicles and estrogen secretion
  • MEN: stimulates sperm production
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proloactin

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Stimulates breast milk production during lactation

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growth hormone (GH)

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Stimulates protein synthesis and growth of muscle and bone

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posterior pituitary gland

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  • vasopressin
  • oxytocin
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Vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone)
ADH

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ADH increases permeability of the renal distal tubules, causing the kidneys to reabsorb water

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oxytocin

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Stimulates contraction of uterus following delivery
Stimulates ejection of breast milk during lactation