Endocrine System Flashcards
________ is the most frequently seen disorder of the thyroid in dogs, whereas ________ is more common in cats.
Hypothyroidism; hyperthyroidism.
The treatment of choice for thyroid disease in cats is _________
Radioactive iodine therapy.
Which laboratory test provides and accurate evaluation of the average blood glucose concentration over a specific period and may be used to monitor animals with diabetes?
Serum fructose concentration.
An insulinoma is a functional tumor of the _________ cells of the pancreas.
β (Beta).
Na:K ratios of
Addison disease.
Only two endocrine diseases produce bilaterally symmetric alopecia. What are the two diseases?
Hypothyroidism; hyperthyroidism.
The drug mitotane is primarily used to treat which type of hyperadrenocorticism?
Pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism and Non-pituitary-dependent hyperandrenocorticism.
What is generally the long-term prognosis for dogs with an insulinoma?
Poor.
In what period of gestation does eclampsia occur most commonly?
Postpartum.
Serum calcium levels >12 mg/dL indicate disease of the:
Parathyroid gland.
Regulation of hormone levels within the body is through a _______ feedback system.
Negative.
