The Endocrine System Flashcards

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Name a few hormones regulated by the thyroid and parathyroid

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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?

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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?

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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?

21
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Name the 2 parts of the adrenal glands

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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

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Siberian ginseng 
Panax ginseng
Devil's club
Stinging nettles
Chinese milk vetch
Chinese thorough wax
23
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(ES) Name the herbs in action

Nervines

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

Adrenal tonics

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Devil’s club
Siberian ginseng
Curcuma

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(ES) Name the herbs in action Endocrine tonic
Ginkgo
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(ES) Name the herbs in action Thyroid stimulant
(ES) Name the herbs in action
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(ES) Name the herbs in action Cardiac tonic
Hawthorne
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(ES) Name the herbs in action Anti thyroid hormone action
Lycopus | Melissa
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(ES) Name the herbs in action Blood regulating
``` Fenugreek Goat's due Cinnamon Devil's club Periwinkle Oat tops Siberian ginseng Panache ginseng ```
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(ES) Name the herbs in action Pancreas stimulant
Elecampane Dandelion root Goldenseal Peppermint
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(ES) Name the herbs in action Digestive bitters
Taraxacum radix
32
What herb is specific for hypothyroidism because of its iodine content?
Bladderwrack
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What herb is specific for helping the body return to normal after synthetic corticosteroid use?
Chinese thorough wax
34
What herb contains saponins that are similar in action to adrenal cortico hormones
Licorice
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What herb is specific for treating hyperthyroidism and the tachycardia that accompanies it?
Bugle weed