Thyroid and Adrenal Dz Flashcards
1
Q
decreased cortisol hypoadrenia low blood pressure hyperpigmentation d/t XS ACTH -> increased MSH fatigue
A
addison’s
2
Q
XS aldosterone (zona glomerulosa)
hypertension
water retention
A
conn’s
3
Q
XS cortisol (z fasciculata) hyperadrenia moon face buffalo hump purple striae central obesity
A
cushings
4
Q
hyperplasia of thyroid cells due to lack of iodine
A
goiter
5
Q
hyperthyroidism, causes exophthalmoses (bulging eyes) heat intolerance
weight loss
rapid heart rate
hair loss
A
graves dz
6
Q
autoimmune cause of hypothyroid
A
hashimoto
7
Q
hypothyroidism cretinism in the child cold intolerance weight gain slower heart rate loss of lateral 1/3 eyebrows slow mental faculties
A
myxedema
