flashcard 12

Question 1

functions of pituitary gland

Answer 1

adrenal
thyroid
gonadal
lactation
growth
water balance
metabolism

Question 2

how does tyrosine kinase linked receptor work

Answer 2

alters gene expression

Question 3

when is childhood phase

Answer 3

2-puberty

Question 4

functions hypothalamus

Answer 4

• cold
• stress
• metabolsim
• hydration
• exercise
• day/night
• menstruation
• sleep
• breast feeding
• pregnancy
• puberty

Question 5

what bone can pituitary gland be found in?

Answer 5

pocket of sphenoid bone

Question 6

what is responsible for enlargement of adrenal glands

Answer 6

ACTH (adrenocortico trophic hormone)

Question 7

disadvantage laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

Answer 7

• invasive

- long staple line risk

Question 8

galactorrhoea

Answer 8

spontaneous flow of milk from the breast

Question 9

examples of exocrine chemicals

Answer 9

saliva, sweat

Question 10

where does IGF 2 exist?

Answer 10

foetus and neonates

Question 11

where are steroid hormone receptors located and why?

Answer 11

inside cells. because they are lipophilic and can easily cross membranes

Question 12

3 catagories of energy output

Answer 12

• heat loss
• cellular work
• mechanical work

Question 13

describe what lies beneath an apple shaped person

Answer 13

• more visceral fat

- higher risk of weight related problems

Question 14

how is information shared between different health care team professionals with regards to a diabetic patient?

Answer 14

SCI diabetes

Question 15

what fasting plasma glucose result would indicate diabetes

Answer 15

> 7mmol/l

Question 16

main products adrenal cortex

Answer 16

aldosterone

cortisol

Question 17

3 important self care rules for patients on steroids

Answer 17

1. never miss a steroid dose
2. double hydrocortisone in the event of illness
3. severe vomitting/diarrhoea - call for help without delay

Question 18

laparoscopic gastric bypass advantages

Answer 18

• quick dramatic weight loss

Question 19

disadvantages adjustable gastric banding

Answer 19

risk of prolapse/ slippage
easy to cheat
requires medical device impact

Question 20

describe shape and size of pituitary gland

Answer 20

bean shaped and sized

Question 21

stimuli increasing GHRH secretion

Answer 21

actual/ potential decrease in energy supply to cells
[AAplasma] increase
stressful stimuli
delta sleep increased
oestrogen and testosterone

Question 22

stimuli that increase somatostatin secretion

Answer 22

glucose
FFAs
REM sleep
cortisol

Question 23

functions of cortisol

Answer 23

• tissue breakdown
• sodium retention
• insulin antagonism

Question 24

where is insulin degraded

Answer 24

liver and kidneys