Endocrinology Flashcards
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Addison disease
Adrenal gland disorder
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Life threatening disorder caused by a deficiency of the corticosteroid hormones cortisol and aldosterone Symptoms : Weakness Weight loss anorexia Skin hyperpigmentation Nausea vomiting and diarrhea
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Myxedema
Thyroid gland disorder
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Deficiency in thyroid hormone
3
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Hyperthyroidism
Thyroid gland disorder
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Weight loss Fever Warm flushed skin Agitation Hyperactivity
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Hypothyroidism
Thyroid gland disorder
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Facial edema JVD Cool skin Coma Weakness Weight gain
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Cushing syndrome
Adrenal gland disorder
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Abnormally high circulating level of corticosteroid hormones Symptoms : Increased body and facial hair Hump on back of the neck Weight gain Hypertension Depression Insomnia Diabetes
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Pancreas
Islets of langerhans
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Islets composed of beta cells which secrete insulin
Alpha cells secrete glucagon
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Gluconeogenesis
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Formation of glycogen from fatty acids and proteins rather than carbohydrates
8
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Glycogenolysis
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The breakdown of glycogen to glucose
9
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Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNK)
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In type 2 diabetes bgl of up to 1000 and no fruity odor
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DKA
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Fruity odor related to diuresis and acidosis
