Endocrine System Flashcards
1
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Sexual maturity that begins earlier than normal, leading to development of secondary sex characteristics
A
Precocious puberty (before age 8 for females and age 9 for males)
2
Q
Precocious puberty treatment
A
Often not be required, but GnRH analog therapy can delay further development of secondary sex characteristics, surgical excision of tumor
3
Q
Signs of growth hormone deficiency
A
Delayed growth, slow tooth eruption, truncal obesity, high-pitched voice, during infancy — hypoglycemia and micropenis (males)
4
Q
Signs of growth hormone excess
A
Gigantism, excessive height, delayed puberty, vision issues, prominent forehead and jaw, headaches, increased sweating, large hands and feet
5
Q
DI symptom specific to infants
A
Sunken fontanelles (DI = S/S of dehydration)
