Hormones (Diseases And Functions) Flashcards
1
Q
What is thyroxine (T4) more potent precursor?
A
T3
2
Q
What does T3 do to the body
A
Development and growth of the central nervous system
Increases metabolic rate of sugar, fat and protein
3
Q
What does cortisol do to the body?
A
Regulates glucose metabolism which increases gluconeogenisis, lipolysis and protein breakdown
4
Q
What is the condition for hypercortisol called
A
Cushing’s syndrome
5
Q
What is the disease called for hypocortisol
A
Addisons disease
6
Q
What is the diseases name for hyperthyroidism?
A
Graves’ disease
7
Q
What is acromegaly caused by?
A
Hypersecretion of somatonotropin
8
Q
What does aldosterone do?
A
Reabsorbs Sodium and water and excretes potassium into the urine
9
Q
What is Conn’s syndrome?
A
Excess aldosterone
