hormone changes/malfunctions Flashcards
diabetes mellitus irl form
diabetes 1 & 2
diabetes mellitus symptoms
increased thirst
frequent urination
unexplained weight loss
fatigue & blurred vision
diabetes mellitus hormones/gland malfunctioning
insulin
diabetes mellitus more/less of hormone
less
diabetes mellitus treatment
insulin shots/medication, new lifestyle, surgery
diabetes mellitus most effected
pancreas, blood, kidneys
diabetes insipidus irl form
central & nephrogenic
diabetes insipidus symptoms
increased thirst
frequent urination
insomnia
diabetes insipidus hormone/gland malfunctioning
ADH
diabetes insipidus more/less of hormone
less
diabetes insipidus most effected
kidneys
diabetes insipidus treatment
replacement therapy w/ synthetic ADH, ensuring adequate fluid intake, addressing underlying causes
gigantism signs/symptoms
excessive growth in height
taller than average
gigantism hormone/gland malfunctioning
HGH
gigantism more/less hormone
more
gigantism most effected
appendicular bones
gigantism treatment
no real treatment, if present, can get pituitary tumor removed