patho- endocrine Flashcards
1
Q
Low blood calcium, what increases to help?
A
PTH
2
Q
Hypoparathyroidism
A
leads to hypocalcemia– weak heart contractions with muscle twitches and tetany
3
Q
Hyperparathyroidism
A
leads to hypercalcemia and osteoporosis–strong heart contractions and weak muscles
4
Q
calcitonin is made by the
A
thyroid
5
Q
thyroid gland is stimulated by
A
TSH
6
Q
What secretes TSH
A
pituitary gland
7
Q
Graves disease
A
hyperthyroidism
8
Q
Hashimotos
A
hypothyroidism
9
Q
where is aldosterone released?
A
adrenal cortex
10
Q
Cushings Syndrome
A
excessive level of glucocorticoids (cortisol)
11
Q
Moon face, buffalo hump, obesity, osteoporosis, hypertension, glucose intolerance (insulin resistance)
A
Cushing’s
12
Q
Deficit of corticosteroids
A
addison’s disease
