Endocrinology Flashcards
Endo-
innermost, within the organs and glands
crin/o-
secrete
Aden/o-
a gland
adren/o-
adrenal gland
Hormone stimulation
“the process of exciting”
-Hormones released by a gland or organ can stimulate another gland or organ to release its hormone
Inhibition
“to hold back”
-Hormones released by a gland or organ can inhibit, hold back, another gland or organ to release its hormones
Glucagon
when blood glucose levels are low, glucagon breaks down
Insulin
transports glucose to cells in response to high glucose levels
Synergism
process where two hormones work together
-the two hormones receive the same result
Antagonism
process which two hormones exert opposite effects
Galactorrhea
secretion of milk from the breast
Gigantism
hypertension of growth hormone during childhood and puberty
acromegaly
hypersecretion of growth hormone during adulthood
Dwarfism
hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood & puberty
Diabetes insipidus
hyposecretion of antidiuretic
Polyuria
increase urination
Polydipsia
increase intake of fluid-“thirst”
Grave’s disease
hyperthyroidism, exophthaloms
Thyroidectomy
surgical procedure that removes the thyroid
hyperparathyroidism
hypersecrection of parathyroid hormone
Diabetes mellitus
elevated level of glucose in the blood= hyperglycemia
hypoglycemia
low levels of glucose in blood
causes: headache, dizziness, sweating, shakiness & tunnel vision
Hyperglycemia
excessive glucose
Diabetic Neuropathy
nerve damage
-decreased sensation to feet
Precocious puberty
hypersecretion of estradiol
caused by an adenoma in the ovary; there is premature development of the breasts, menstruation, & ovulation in a child
calcitonin
if calcium is to high it moves from the blood into the bones
polyphagia
hungry and eats often
Type 1 Diabetes
= no insulin
Type 2
obesity
