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What is the endocrine system made up of?

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Glands, clusters of specialized cells, hormones, target tissues

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What system is working with the endocrine system to maintain homeostasis and metabolic activity?

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Nervous System

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What is the endocrine responsible for?

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hormone secretion, chemical transmission to the NS

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What are the affected body functions of the endocrine system?

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growth, development, energy metabolism, mm and adipose tissue, distribution, sexual development, fluid balance, inflammation, immune response

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What is hormone secretion supported by?

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hypothalamus

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T or F?
Endocrine system is a negative feedback mechanism

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True

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What is hyperpituitarism?

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Abnormal increase of pituitary hormone affecting ones growth

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What are the two types of hyperpituitarism?

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Gigantism (before puberty)
Acromegaly (after puberty)

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Hormones secreted in hyperpituitarism…

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prolactin, adrenocorticotropic hormone, and growth hormone

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What is the etiology of hyperpituitarism?

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pituitary adenomas from the anterior lobe

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What is the clinical manifestation of gigantism and acromegaly?

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Gigantism - increased growth rate w/ slow mental & sexual development

Acromegaly - enlargement of small bones and soft tissues

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How is hyperpituitarism diagnosed?

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Physical examination, blood test w/high GH, TH, prolactin, tumor (MRI)

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Treatment of hyperpituitarism?

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Surgical removal of tumor if present

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T or F?
Hyperpituitarism prognosis is good for both giantism and acromegaly

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False, acromegaly differs - often shortens life span and can lead to other diseases

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What is HYPOpituitarism (dwarfism)?

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Decrease in pituitary activity

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How does hyppituitarism affect ones development?

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Abnormal or absence of secondary sexual characteristics, underdeveloped sexually and mentally

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What are the two types of hypopituitarism caused by?

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Complete loss of anterior lobe pituitary function
Primary: caused by pituitary disorders
Secondary: caused by hypothalamus disorders

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What is the main etiology of hypopituitarism?

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Benign pituitary tumor

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What is the clinical manifestation of hypopituitarism?

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  • Growth hormone deficiencies
  • Women: amenorrhea or infertility
  • Men: lower testosterone levels
  • Short stature
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Treatment of hypopituitarism

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Hormone replacement

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What is diabetes insipidus?

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Disturbance of water metabolism

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What can diabetes insipidus lead to?

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Excessive thirst, frequent urination, constipation, hypotension

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What is the cause of diabetes inspidus?

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Deficiency of ADH(vasopressin) release

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What is the treatment of diabetes insipidus?

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Vasopressin tablet or nasal spray; nephrogenic via increase of fluid intake

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What is a simple goiter?
Enlarged thyroid gland
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What is the clinical manifestation of a simple goiter?
neck bulge
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What is the diagnosis of a simple goiter?
physical examination, T3 and T4 blood test, ultrasound, fine needle biopsy
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T or F? Simple goiters prognosis is poor and progressive
FALSE. Prognosis is good as long as the goiter does not restrict breathing/swallowing
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What is Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
Chronic immune thyroiditis and lymphocytic thyroiditis where antibodies destroy the thyroid gland tissues
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T or F? Hashimoto's is believed to be genetic
True
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What is the tx of Hashimotos?
Thyroid hormone replacement, surgical excision, chemotherapy, radiation
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What is the clinical manifestation of Hashimotos?
Hypothyroidisms, weight gain, fatigue, mental apathy, cold sensitivity
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T or F? All Hashimotos has a good prognosis
False, mild has a good prognosis
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What is hyperthyroidism?
Excess T4 secretion of the thyroid gland
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What is graves disease?
In hyperthyroidism and occurs when thyroid gland is hypertrophied resulting in diffuse goiter
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T or F? Graves Disease is autoimmune and genetically linked
True
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What is hyperthyroidisms clinical manifestation?
Increase in metabolic changes that lead to: - tachycardia - hypertension - weight loss - heat intolerance - hair loss - excessive thirst - nervousness
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How do you diagnose hyperthyroidism?
Elevated T3 and T4 levels
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T or F? Tx of hyperthyroidism is the reduction of thyroid hormones being secreted with beta blockers. If severe - radioactive iodine therapy
True
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What is HYPOthyroidism?
Not enough TSH that leads to low thyroid hormone levels
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Two types of hypothyroidism?
cretinism - infancy or early childhood myxedema - older children and adults
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What is the cause of hypothyroidism?
Absence of T3 and T4, destruction of thyroid gland
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What is the clinical manifestation of hypothyroidism?
Cretinism - mental and growth deficiencies, protruding abdomen Myxedema - heavy periods, weight gain, cold intolerance, hair los, slurred speech, thick tongue
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How is hypothyroidism diagnosed and treated?
- dx blood test, thyroid scan - tx thyroid hormone therapy
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What is thyroid storm?
Life threatening thyrotoxicosis
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What is the etiology of thyroid storm/cancer?
uncommon, genetical, radiation exposure
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What is the clinical manifestation of thyroid storm/cancer?
Hoarseness, Cushing syndrome, vocal cord paralysis, difficulty swallowing, cervical lymph adenopathy
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What is the thyroid storm/cancer tx?
removal of thyroid and nearby lymph nodes, T4 therapy
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T or F? Thyroid cancer/storms prognosis depends on the size and age
True
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What is hyperparathyroidism?
overproduction of parathyroid hormone
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What is hypothyroidism?
Decrease in PTH that leads to low blood calcium levels
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What is Cushing disease?
Pituitary form - excessive ACTH production
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What is the etiology of Cushing syndrome?
Pituitary or adrenal tumors developed after prolonged doses of cortisone
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How is cushing syndrome presented?
"Moon face", "buffalo hump" on the upper back, poor wood healing, thin arms and legs w/ rounded abdomen, osteoporosis, hypertension
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What is the dx of cushing syndrome?
Dx: hypersecretion of cortisol, plasma levels of ACTH, tumor MRI
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What is the tx of cushing syndrome?
Surgical removal of tumor
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What is Addisons disease?
Adrenal hypofunction w/ deficiencies of mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens
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What is the clinical manifestation of Addisons Disease?
Fatigue, anorexia, GI complications, bronze skin, CV abnormalities, emotional distress
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How to diagnoses Addisons disease?
Low blood and urine cortisol levels
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Tx of Addisons Disease
Medication, increased fluid intake, hormone replacement
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What is diabetes mellitus?
Chronic metabolic disorder from hyperglycemia that is a result from lack of insulin
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Type 1 diabetes mellitus -
Absolute insulin insufficiency
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus -
Insulin resistance
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What are normal glucose levels?
60-100 mg/dl
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Who is effected the most by type 1 diabetes?
Children and young adults
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Who is effected the most by type 2 diabetes?
Pts typically obese and over 40 yo
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What is the risk factor in gestational diabetes?
Future occurrence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus for mother and infant
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What is the clinical manifestation of diabetes mellitus?
Polyuria, polydipsia, hyperglycemia, ketone formation in blood and urine, fatigue, neural tissue damage
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How is type 1 diabetes presented?
Slower breathing, fruity breath, sweating, light headed
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How is type 2 diabetes conrolled?
Through diet and exercise
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How to dx diabetes mellitus
fasting glucose, glucose tolerance test, hemoglobin A1c test
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How many times a day should type 1 diabetes be monitored?
4-5x
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How is type 1 diabetes treated?
Insulin therapy/injections
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T or F? Both types of diabetes mellitus prognosis are good
False - type 1 is poor because of the many complications that can happen
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What is hypoglycemia?
Blood sugar level below 60 mg/dL
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T or F? Hypoglycemia is more dangerous than hyperglycemia because the brain cannot store glucose but is needed to function
True
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What is the cause of hypoclycemia?
Excessive exercise, fasting, over administration of insulin, pancreatic ademona, GI disorder
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How is hypoglycemia presented?
Light headed, disphoresis (sweating)
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How to dx hypoglycemia?
Testing of glucose levels
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Tx of hypoglycemia
glucose tablets, orange juice, candy

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