Endocrine System Review

Question 1

5 glands of the endocrine system

Answer 1

Pituitary, PIneal, Thymus, Thyroid, Adrenals

Question 2

Basic principle of endocrine disorders

Answer 2

Over or under production of hormones

Question 3

Hormone produced by the pituitary gland

Answer 3

Growth hormone

Question 4

Acromegaly

Answer 4

Excessive growth of bone and tissues in adults

Question 5

Gigantism

Answer 5

Excessive growth of bone and tissue in children

Question 6

Dwarfism

Answer 6

Deficit or abscence of hormones due to low activity of pituitary gland

Question 7

Thyroid

Answer 7

• Requires iodine

- Releases T4 to regulate body heat, stimulates GI system

Question 8

Characteristics of Grave’s Disease

Answer 8

Protruding eyes, affects young women; hyperthyroidism, autoimmune

Question 9

Characteristics of Goiter

Answer 9

Enlarged thyroid, decreased amount of T4

Question 10

Characteristics of hypothyroidism

Answer 10

Lack of energy, sensitive to cold, slow metabolism

Question 11

What is regulated by the parathyroid? Why is substance important?

Answer 11

Calcium - important for clotting and muscle contraction

Question 12

Conn’s Syndrome

Answer 12

Overproduction of aldosterone; important in maintaining blood volume pressure and electrocyte balance - HTN, low K+, increased blood pH

Question 13

Cushing’s Syndrome

Answer 13

Overproduction of cortisol; Moon face, humped back, rotund stomach, fatigue, weakness

Question 14

Addison’s Disease

Answer 14

Hypoadrenalism - undersecretion of sex hormones