Exam 18 Flashcards
Addisons disease
Hypocortisolism/hypoaldosteronism
Adrenergic neurotransmitters with a sympathomimetic effect are released by the _______ during times of stress
Adrenal medulla
Antidiuretic hormone is produced by the
Hypothalamus
Diabetes insipidus is disease linked to the hormone
Anti-diuretic hormone
Diabetes, immunosuppression, and hypertension can result from chronic stimulation of the
Adrenal gland
Epinephrine and norepinephrine are secreted by the
Adrenal medulla
Glucocorticoids are produced by the
Zone fasticulata
Graves disease
Hyperthyroidism
Hormones bound to proteins will
Stay in the circulation longer
Hormones that produce secondary sex characteristics are released by the
Zona reticularis
MSH stimulates
Melanin production
Mammary development during pregnancy is MOST affected by
Prolactin
Cushings disease may be produced by
- Use of cortisone medication
- Overproduction of cortisol by the adrenal gland
- Pituitary overproduction of ACTH
TSH is produced by the
Adenohypophysis
The “master gland”
Pituitary
The anterior pituitary is called the
Adenohypophysis
The disease once known as Juvenile diabetes but also as insulin dependent diabetes is
Type l diabetes mellitus
The endocrine gland that atrophies with maturation
Thymus
The endocrine gland that secretes melatonin is the
Pineal gland
The endocrine system uses what kind of feedback
Negative feedback