The Endocrine System Flashcards
Name a few hormones regulated by the thyroid and parathyroid
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.
Name a few hormones the thymus oversees
Thymosin
Thymopoeitin- activates circulating t-cells in body
Serum thymic factor
Helps with non-antibody immunity
Name some hormones controlled by the pineal gland
Not truly a gland
Translates nerve messages into hormonal output
Melatonin
What does the pancreas produce/secrete
Digestive enzymes
The islets of langerhan control insulin and glucsgons to keep blood sugar levels in check
What are the sex glands and what do the sex glands do?
Testes- produce sperm and testosterone
Ovaries- produce ovum as well as estrogen and progesterone
Symptoms of adrenal exhaustion include?
Fatigue Headache Anxiety Irritability Sleep disturbances Reactive hypoglycemia
Herbal actions to support adrenal exhaustion sufferers are?
Adaptogens
Tonic herbs
Nervines
Herbs with specific actions on adrenal glands include?
Siberian ginseng Panax ginseng Devil's club Licorice root Chinese thorough wax Turmeric Borage
Symptoms of Addison’s disease include
Result of underproduction of adrenal hormones
Weakness/fatigue Dizziness Darkening/discoloration on body Lack of appetite Dehydration Muscle aches Nausea vomiting Diarrhea Intolerance to cold
Symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome
Overproduction of adrenal hormones
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
Herbal actions for Addison’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome are?
Adaptogen
Tonic
Symptoms of hypothyroidism
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
Herbal actions for hypothyroidism include?
Adaptogens
Treating the various symptoms
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include?
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
Herbal actions for hyperthyroidism include?
CV support
Nervine tonics
Adaptogens
Six traits of syndrome x
Insulin resistance Glucose intolerance Abnormally high insulin levels High triglyceride levels Low levels of HDL Hypertension
Symptoms of hypoglycemia include?
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
Signs and symptoms of diabetes are? (Type 1 and type 2)
Glucose in urine Extreme thirst and hunger Frequent urination Weight loss Fatigue Recurrent yeast infections Symptoms of reactive hypoglycemia
Herbal Actions to counteract syndrome X, hypoglycemia and diabetes mellitus include?
Hypoglycemic action
Endocrine tonic
Pancreas stimulant
Digestive bitter
What number on the glycemic index should individuals with pancreatic conditions stay under?
55
Name the 2 parts of the adrenal glands
The adrenal cortex- produce/ secrete steroidal hormones.
The adrenal medulla-hormones act largely on nervous system
(ES) Name the herbs in action
Adaptogen
Siberian ginseng Panax ginseng Devil's club Stinging nettles Chinese milk vetch Chinese thorough wax
(ES) Name the herbs in action
Nervines
Vervain Skullcap Oat tops Verbena Valerian
(ES) Name the herbs in action
Adrenal tonics
Devil’s club
Siberian ginseng
Curcuma
(ES) Name the herbs in action
Endocrine tonic
Ginkgo
(ES) Name the herbs in action
Thyroid stimulant
(ES) Name the herbs in action
(ES) Name the herbs in action
Cardiac tonic
Hawthorne
(ES) Name the herbs in action
Anti thyroid hormone action
Lycopus
Melissa
(ES) Name the herbs in action
Blood regulating
Fenugreek Goat's due Cinnamon Devil's club Periwinkle Oat tops Siberian ginseng Panache ginseng
(ES) Name the herbs in action
Pancreas stimulant
Elecampane
Dandelion root
Goldenseal
Peppermint
(ES) Name the herbs in action
Digestive bitters
Taraxacum radix
What herb is specific for hypothyroidism because of its iodine content?
Bladderwrack
What herb is specific for helping the body return to normal after synthetic corticosteroid use?
Chinese thorough wax
What herb contains saponins that are similar in action to adrenal cortico hormones
Licorice
What herb is specific for treating hyperthyroidism and the tachycardia that accompanies it?
Bugle weed
