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The Endocrine System Flashcards

1
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Name a few hormones regulated by the thyroid and parathyroid

A

Thyroid- Tridothyronine and thyroxin. Various enzymes that dominate energy metab., and calcitonin- lowers blood calcium

Parathyroid- secretes parathormone(controls phosphate and calcium metab). Without this regulation either end of the spectrum is bad.

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2
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Name a few hormones the thymus oversees

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Thymosin
Thymopoeitin- activates circulating t-cells in body
Serum thymic factor

Helps with non-antibody immunity

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3
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Name some hormones controlled by the pineal gland

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Not truly a gland
Translates nerve messages into hormonal output
Melatonin

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4
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What does the pancreas produce/secrete

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Digestive enzymes

The islets of langerhan control insulin and glucsgons to keep blood sugar levels in check

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5
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What are the sex glands and what do the sex glands do?

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Testes- produce sperm and testosterone

Ovaries- produce ovum as well as estrogen and progesterone

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6
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Symptoms of adrenal exhaustion include?

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Fatigue
Headache
Anxiety
Irritability
Sleep disturbances
Reactive hypoglycemia
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7
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Herbal actions to support adrenal exhaustion sufferers are?

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Adaptogens
Tonic herbs
Nervines

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8
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Herbs with specific actions on adrenal glands include?

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Siberian ginseng 
Panax ginseng
Devil's club
Licorice root
Chinese thorough wax
Turmeric
Borage
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9
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Symptoms of Addison’s disease include

Result of underproduction of adrenal hormones

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Weakness/fatigue
Dizziness
Darkening/discoloration on body
Lack of appetite
Dehydration
Muscle aches
Nausea vomiting
Diarrhea
Intolerance to cold
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10
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Symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome

Overproduction of adrenal hormones

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Upper body obesity
Thinning limbs 
Fragile skis track marks
Bone/muscle weakness
Severe fatigue
High blood pressure
Irritability/anxiety
Excess hair growth and irregular cycles in women 
Reduced sex drive and fertility in men
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11
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Herbal actions for Addison’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome are?

A

Adaptogen

Tonic

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12
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Symptoms of hypothyroidism

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Weakness/fatigue
Dry/pale skin
Slow/hoarse speech
Swollen eyelids
Cold skin
Decreased sweating
Swelling of face and tongue
Dry hair/ hair loss
Memory problems
Constipation
Weight gain with diminished appetite
Difficult breathing
Enlargement of thyroid gland
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13
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Herbal actions for hypothyroidism include?

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Adaptogens

Treating the various symptoms

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Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include?

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Tachycardia (rapid pulse/palpitations)
Flushed skin
Increased appetite w/ weight loss
Goiter
Bulging eyes
Irritability/ restlessness
Increased sweating/ hypersensitivity to heat
Muscle fatigue
Frequent bowel movements
Fine tremors in extremities
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15
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Herbal actions for hyperthyroidism include?

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CV support
Nervine tonics
Adaptogens

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16
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Six traits of syndrome x

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Insulin resistance
Glucose intolerance
Abnormally high insulin levels
High triglyceride levels
Low levels of HDL
Hypertension
17
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Symptoms of hypoglycemia include?

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Fatigue
Restlessness/anxiety
Headaches/ blurred vision
Muscle twitching/tremors
Sweaty palms 
Excessive hunger
Abdominal pain
Difficulty concentrating
Loss of co-ordination
Light/noise sensitivity
Depression
18
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Signs and symptoms of diabetes are? (Type 1 and type 2)

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Glucose in urine
Extreme thirst and hunger
Frequent urination
Weight loss
Fatigue
Recurrent yeast infections
Symptoms of reactive hypoglycemia
19
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Herbal Actions to counteract syndrome X, hypoglycemia and diabetes mellitus include?

A

Hypoglycemic action
Endocrine tonic
Pancreas stimulant
Digestive bitter

20
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What number on the glycemic index should individuals with pancreatic conditions stay under?

A

55

21
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Name the 2 parts of the adrenal glands

A

The adrenal cortex- produce/ secrete steroidal hormones.

The adrenal medulla-hormones act largely on nervous system

22
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(ES) Name the herbs in action

Adaptogen

A 
Siberian ginseng 
Panax ginseng
Devil's club
Stinging nettles
Chinese milk vetch
Chinese thorough wax
23
Q

(ES) Name the herbs in action

Nervines

A 
Vervain
Skullcap
Oat tops
Verbena
Valerian
24
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(ES) Name the herbs in action

Adrenal tonics

A

Devil’s club
Siberian ginseng
Curcuma

25
Q

(ES) Name the herbs in action

Endocrine tonic

A

Ginkgo

26
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(ES) Name the herbs in action

Thyroid stimulant

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(ES) Name the herbs in action

27
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(ES) Name the herbs in action

Cardiac tonic

A

Hawthorne

28
Q

(ES) Name the herbs in action

Anti thyroid hormone action

A

Lycopus

Melissa

29
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(ES) Name the herbs in action

Blood regulating

A 
Fenugreek
Goat's due
Cinnamon
Devil's club
Periwinkle
Oat tops
Siberian ginseng
Panache ginseng
30
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(ES) Name the herbs in action

Pancreas stimulant

A

Elecampane
Dandelion root
Goldenseal
Peppermint

31
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(ES) Name the herbs in action

Digestive bitters

A

Taraxacum radix

32
Q

What herb is specific for hypothyroidism because of its iodine content?

A

Bladderwrack

33
Q

What herb is specific for helping the body return to normal after synthetic corticosteroid use?

A

Chinese thorough wax

34
Q

What herb contains saponins that are similar in action to adrenal cortico hormones

A

Licorice

35
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What herb is specific for treating hyperthyroidism and the tachycardia that accompanies it?

A

Bugle weed

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