HORMONES AND DISORDERS Flashcards
is any disturbance within the body, which can also be referred to as general adaptation syndrome
Stress
is produced by the adrenal glands when the body experiences stress. also known as the emergency hormone
Adrenaline or epinephrine
It results when the thyroid produces a lot of thyroid hormones.
Hyperthyroidism
is a condition where a person experiences symptoms like nervousness, rapid heartbeat, weight loss, and protruding eyes.
Hyperthyroidism
It results from the over or under stimulation of the anterior pituitary.
Hypothyroidism or goiter
is condition where the enlargement of thyroid gland occurs.
Hypothyroidism or goiter
seafood is rich in
iodine
Thyroid hormones uses ———— , a component of iodized salt and seafood, in making thyroid hormones
iodide
determine the rate of metabolism in the body.
Thyroid hormones
is a condition in adults where the bones of the face and the hands thicken.
This is also caused by hypersecretion or overproduction of GH.
Acromegaly
is the abnormal or excessive growth.
This is caused by hypersecretion or overproduction of GH which can cause the femur to grow very long.
Gigantism
was the shortest man in history with a height of 1.95 ft.
Chandra Bahadur Dangi
is a condition characterized by stunted growth in children. This is caused by the hyposecretion or underproduction of GH.
Hypopituitary dwarfism
controls normal growth. Its function is to increase the growth rate of the bones and secreted by the pituitary gland.
Growth hormones (GH) or the somatotropin
Hormonal impediments and abnormalities may lead to ——————————– which can be temporary or permanent
biological and physiological disorders
Blood glucose meter monitors the sugar level for ———— which is a common hormonal disorder
Diabetes
The adrenal medulla releases epinephrine and norepinephrine due to ————— to increase the amount of energy available for immediate use.
short-term stress
affects heart and metabolic rates.
Epinephrine
controls blood pressure.
Norepinephrine
in long-term stress, —————- stimulates the adrenal cortex to synthesize and secrete corticosteroids
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
like cortisol, stimulates fuel-mobilization by promoting glucose synthesis from proteins.
Glucocorticoids
maintains salt and water balance.
Mineralocorticoids
is a condition where there is a decreased secretion from adrenal cortex due.
This is caused by cortex degradation due to autoimmune responses, tuberculosis or invasion by cancer.
Addison’s disease
Syndrome is where there is excess secretion of the adrenal cortex.
It is caused by high levels of cortisol in the blood due to an adrenal gland tumor.
Cushing’s Syndrome