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Unit 4 - Endocrine Flashcards

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Endocrine Disorders

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Are caused by an imbalance in the production of hormone or by an alteration in the body’s ability to use the hormones produced

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GH

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Growth Hormone

Stimulates growth of tissue and bone

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ACTH

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Stimulates adrenal glands to secrete glucocorticoids such as cortisol

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TSH

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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Stimulates thyroid gland to secrete thyroxine

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FSH

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Follicle Stimulating Hormone

Involved in production of sex hormones

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LH

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Luteinizing Hormone

Regulate menstrual cycle in female

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PRL

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Prolactin

Stimulates mammary gland growth and milk production in females

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Thyroxine

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Increases metabolic rate and heart rate; promotes growth

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Hypothyroidism

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Decrease thyroid hormone secretion

Synthroid

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Hyperthyroidism

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Increase thyroid hormone secretion

Methimazole

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PTH

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Parathyroid Hormone

Increases blood calcium

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Insulin

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Decrease blood sugar

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Glucagon

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Increases blood glucose

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Basal Insulin

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Keeps blood glucose levels at a consistent level during fast periods.

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Bolus Insulin

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Controls blood glucose following a meal.

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Hyperglycemia

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Blood glucose level > 8 mmol/L

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Hypoglycemia

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Blood glucose level < 4 mmol/L

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Normal Blood Glucose

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Between 4-8 mmol/L

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Type 1 Diabetes

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Lacks insulin production or defective insulin production

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Type 2 Diabetes

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The body makes insulin but then body may have acquired resistance to the insulin.

Drugs can be taken: Metformin, Glyburide, Acarbose

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Hemoglobin A1C

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Blood test that tests the amount of glucose in the blood over a 2-3 month period measuring the percentage of glaciated hemoglobin in the blood.

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