T. Pituitary

Question 1

Anterior pituitary

Answer 1

Secretes hormones that regulate activities (growth to reproduction)

Question 2

FLAT PIG

Answer 2

Anterior Pituitary hormones

FSH - Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
LH - Leuteinizing Hormone
ACTH - Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
TSH - Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Prolactin - stimulates milk in female mammary glandsIgnore
GH - Growth Hormone

Question 3

Posterior Pituitary

Answer 3

Secretes ADH and oxytocin

produced in hypothalamus then go to posterior pituitary for storage

Question 4

pituitary gland

Answer 4

master gland because it controls the function of most other endocrine glands

Question 5

Acromegaly

Answer 5

• characterized by an overproduction of GH
• (overfuncitoning) overgrowth of bones and soft tissues.
• Bones thicker/fatter but not longer.
• Can also have heart enlargement, hypertension and DM.
• We want to decrease growth hormone by radiationg or meds. Sometimes need to take out pituitary (can go through the nose for that)

Question 6

Hypopituitarism

Answer 6

• any decrease in 1 or more of pituitary hormones

* most common hormone deficiencies involve GH and gonadotropins (i.e., LH, FSH).

Question 7

Panhypopituitarism

Answer 7

is the total failure of the pituitary gland and deficiency of all pituitary hormones

Question 8

ACTH deficiency

Answer 8

can lead to acute adrenal insufficiency and hypovolemic shock from sodium and water depletion.

Question 9

Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)

Answer 9

• is the release of ADH despite normal or low plasma osmolarity.
• abnormal production of ADH, fluid retention, concentrated urine. Look to do in and outs, fluid restriction, daily weights
• hyponatremia results from an excess of water rather than a deficiency of sodium
• Increased ADH –> Increased water reabsorption in renal tubules –>Increased intravascular fluid volume –>Dilutional hyponatremia and decreased serum osmolality

Question 10

Diabetes insipidus

Answer 10

• a deficiency in production or secretion of ADH or a decreased renal response to ADH.
• Increased thirst (polydipsia) and polyuria.
• Sever dehydration and hypovolemic shock happen bc Urine output is so great that person can’t keep up with liquid intake.

Question 11

hyponatremia

Answer 11

occurs when the concentration of sodium in your blood is abnormally low.