Med spec pops Flashcards
how is anaphylaxis characterized?
Facial edema, swollen tongue, audible wheezing
Hemophilia is inherited and predominant in males
true
Type 1 diabetics have an insulin problem
They do not produce insulin, dependent on insulin their entire life
Type 2 diabetics have a sugar problem
Not enough insulin produced, can be controlled with diet and exercise
During acidosis retain bicarb and filter out hydrogen ions
What are the 2 main functions of the pancreas
endocrine produces insulin and glucagon
exocrine produces digestive fluids
Role of progesterone in reproduction
assists the uterus the preparing for egg implantation
What does aldosterone do?
Leads to reabsorption of sodium and water in the kidneys
What happens when a patients sugar falls, relative to glucagon?
Glucagon will stimulate the liver to breakdown glycogen into sugar
Explain glycogenolysis
The breakdown of glycogen in the liver to produce sugar into the blood
what hormones does the thyroid glad secrete?
Thyroxine, T3-T4 Big word with thyroid in it
What is the action ACTH?
Stimulates the release of cortisol and aldosterone in the adrenal cortex
What are examples of steroid horomones?
decadron
XX and XY to determine gender
XX = Female
XY = Male
Insulin levels will be ______ in hyperglycemia
Lower
