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Importante? Flashcards

1
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What is the major link between the endocrine and the nervous system?

A

Hypothalimus

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2
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What cells produce calcitonin

A

parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland

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3
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what cells release the PTH

A

chief cells

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4
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What are the symptoms of postprandial hypoglycemia

A

neurogenic autonomic discharge

  • sweating
  • palpitations
  • anxiety
  • tremulousness
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5
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left untreated what a re the complications for hypoglycemia

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(1) Coma
(2) Brain damage
(3) Traumatic injuries (MVA, falls, etc.)
(4) Death

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6
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What medications can cause glucose to artificially rise?

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corticosteroids
antibiotics
beta-blockers
psychiatric medications
thiazide diuretics (HCTZ or Chlorthalidone).
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7
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what is the term for fat baby

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macrosomia

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