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Endocrinology Flashcards

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1
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What are Kussmaul Respiration

A

Deep, Rapid , Respirations

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What is Polydipsia

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Excessive Thirst

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What is Ployphagia

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Excessive Hunger

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What is Polyuria

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Excessive Urination

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Purpose of the Hypothalamus

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Stimulates release of growth hormone

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Where is the Hypothalamus located

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located in the cerebrum

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What is the function of the Pituitary gland

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Relesases oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone

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Where is the Pituitary gland located

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below the Hypothalamus

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what is the function of the Thyroid gland

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Stimulates cellular metabolism

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10
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where is the Thyroid gland located

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in the neck

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What is the function of the Parathyroid Gland

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Increases blood calcium levels

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Where is the Parathyroid Gland located

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located in the thyroid

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13
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What is the function of the Thymus gland

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Promotes development of T-lymphocytes

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Location of the Thymus Gland

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Mediastinum

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Function of the Adenal Gland

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Stimulates sympathetic nervous system (Fight or flight response)

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What is the function of the Pancreas

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Release insulin and glucagon

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Location of the Pancreas

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Behind the stomach

18
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What does the ovaries do

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produce estrogen and progestesterone

19
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What does the testes do

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produce testosterone

20
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Sign and Symptoms of DKA

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Elevated blood glucose levels
Polyuria, polydipsia, polyhagia
Decreased LOC
Kussmaul Respirations
Fruity odor breath

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