Endocrine System And Disease Flashcards
Crushings syndrome is a collection of symptoms caused by high levels of hormone
Cortisol
A chemical that is commonly released by a pheochromocytoma
Catecholamine
Muscle weakness and dysfunction, mental status changes and white-cell dysfunction are common symptoms of which electrolyte a deficiency?
Phosphate
Cancer syndrome characterised by tumours in more than one endocrine organ
MEN
What is the most common type of thyroid carcinoma
Papillary carcinoma
What is the main carrier of protein-bound calcium in the blood?
Albumin
A T score of -2.5 and below on a DEXA scan indicates what?
Osteoporosis
What is the common side effect of bisphosphonates on the jaw?
Osteonecrosis
A hereditary iron overload storage disorder that results in diabetes
Haemochromatosis
What is the most common symptom seen in patients with parathyroid adenoma
Hypercalcaemia
What is commonly measured to assess the degree of glycaemic control?
Glycogen haemoglobin
Low PTH levels and low calcium levels are commonly seen in what condition?
Hypoparathyroidism
What is the most common anterior pituitary adenoma?
Prolactinoma
Low thyroxene levels and lowTSH levels are seen in
Pituitary failure
Total adrenal destruction due to infections such as TB can lead to this condition
Addison’s
