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Endocrine System Flashcards

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Symptoms of Addison’s disease

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appearance of a tan ( even during winter) low blood pressure and low blood sugar

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Symptoms of hyperthyroidism

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excessive appetite but trouble gaining weight; exophthalmos (bulging of eyes)

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Symptoms of hypothyroidism

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fatigue, dry skin, weight gain, hair breaking, swelling in neck

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Symptoms of Tetany

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muscle twitching and seizures

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Symptoms of acromegaly

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facial features become enlarged + protruding chin and brow and if untreated organ enlargement

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Symptoms of Cushing syndrome

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hypertension, buffalo hump, moon face

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What does estrogen do for us?

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develops female sex organs and plays a part in menstruation

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What does adrenaline do for us?

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“fight or flight”

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What does prolactin do for us?

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breast milk production

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What does growth hormone do for us?

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growth

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What does oxytocin do for us?

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contractions during childbirth

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What does epinephrine do for us?

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witness something traumatic - heart race increases and mental alertness improves

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What symptoms would result if you have an increased level of thyroxine?

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nervousness, and weight loss despite increased food intake

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Which hormone would likely be deficient in an adult male with no chest hair, a voice that has not yet deepened, and a lack of increased muscle mass?

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Testosterone

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14
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What gland is butterfly shaped?

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Thyroid

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What is the definition of a gland?

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organ that produces hormones

16
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Which gland is divided into anterior and posterior lobes?

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Pituitary

17
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Which gland is known as the “master gland”?

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Pituitary

18
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Which gland is responsible for the “fight or flight” response?

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Adrenal

19
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Where are the adrenal glands located?

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Above each kidney

20
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What are the two parts of the adrenal glands?

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Cortex (outside) and Medulla (inside)

21
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Where is the pituitary gland located?

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base of the brain (head)

22
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A diet high in ___________ aids in would healing

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Protein

23
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What structure controls the pituitary gland?

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Hypothalamus

24
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Which gland contains the islets of Langerhans?

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Pancreas

25
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What is an easy way to prevent hypothyroidism?

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use iodized salt on food

26
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What endocrine structures are included in the gonads?

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Testes and Ovaries

27
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Which gland is posterior to the sternum?

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Thymus Gland

28
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Which endocrine system gland is also part of the lymphatic system?

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Thymus Gland

29
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What hormone does the pancreas produce?

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Insulin

30
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Which endocrine system organ is also part of the digestive system?

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Pancreas

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