Endocrine System Flashcards
organs
thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, thymus gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, ovaries & testes, pituitary gland, penial gland
homeostasis
automatic process that maintains stability and balance of the body’s internal environment in order to stay healthy
acromegaly
enlargement of the extremities due to hyperfunctioning of the pituitary gland after puberty
dwarfism
congenital hyposecretion of growth hormone resulting in short stature and altered body proportions
gigantism
hyperfunctioning of the pituitary gland before puberty, resulting in abnormal overgrowth of the body
euthyroid
condition of having a normal thyroid
exophthalmos
abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs
thyromegaly (goiter)
abnormal enlargement of the thyroid
hyperthyroidism
overactivity of the thyroid gland
hypothyroidism
under-activity of the thyroid gland
thyroiditis
inflammation of the thyroid gland
type 1 diabetes (child onset diabetes)
often seen in children.
it involves the destruction of the cells of the islets of Langerhans with a complete deficiency of insulin in
the body.
daily insulin injections are necessary.
type 2 diabetes (adult onset diabetes)
the islets of Langerhans are not destroyed, and
there is a deficiency of insulin secretion which causes insulin resistance in the body.
addison’s disease
hypofunction of the adrenal cortex.
glucocorticoids are produced in deficient amounts.
hypoglycemia, excretions of large amounts of water and salt, weakness, and weight loss are symptoms of this condition.
adrenalectomy
removal of an adrenal gland
