Week 3 Flashcards
Diabetes mellitus
chronic problem resulting from problems with the pancreas.
Adult onset diabetes
the body is unable to produce sufficient amounts of insulin within the pancreas; patient might be insulin dependent or not; also known as Type II diabetes.
Cushing’s syndrome
condition that results from the excessive and chronic production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex or by the administration of glucocorticoids in large doses for a period of several weeks or longer.
Endocrine system
consists of several different internal groups of glands and structures that produce or secrete hormones.
Glucose
needed for the cells to properly supply energy for the body’s metabolic functions.
Goiter
a condition in which the thyroid becomes enlarged even though hormone secretions fall within normal limits.
Hyperthyroidism
the thyroid is producing excessive amounts of thyroid hormones.
Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)
a form of diabetes in which the patient requires insulin injections to survive; patient may be a type I or a type II diabetic.
Hormones
chemical substances produced by the body to keep organs and tissues functioning properly.
Hyperparathyroidism
n abnormal condition of the parathyroid glands in which there is an excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone.
Hypothyroidism
the thyroid is not operating as efficiently as it could be due to a deficiency of hormone secretion.
Hypoparathyroidism
the abnormal or insufficient secretion of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid glands, caused by a primary parathyroid dysfunction or elevated serum calcium level.
Insulin
used by the body to process glucose.
Juvenile diabetes, IDDM
form of diabetes in which the patient has an insufficient amount of insulin secretions, requiring insulin injections; also known as type I diabetes mellitus.
Pancreas
anatomically located under the stomach in the upper abdomen; performs various physiological functions.
Thyroid gland
secretes hormones that regulate growth and metabolism.
Metabolism
the rate at which energy is used by the body and at which body functions occur.
Noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)
a type of diabetes in which the patient does not require insulin injections to survive; the diabetic patient might be controlled by diet, exercise, or other medications outside of insulin, and is usually a type II diabetic.
Thyrotoxic crisis
symptoms of hyperthyroidism that are so severe as to threaten the patient’s life; also known as thyrotoxic storm.
Thyrotoxic storm
symptoms of hyperthyroidism that are so severe as to threaten the patient’s life; also known as thyrotoxic crisis.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
type of diabetes in which the body is unable to produce sufficient amounts of insulin in the pancreas; patient might be insulin dependent or not; also known as adult-onset diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
type of diabetes with insufficient amount of insulin secretion, so that the patient requires insulin injections; also known as juvenile diabetes.
noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
a type of diabetes in which the patient does not require insulin injections to survive; the diabetic patient might be controlled by diet, exercise, or other medications outside of insulin, and is usually a type II diabetic.
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
a form of diabetes in which the patient requires insulin injections to survive; patient may be a type I or a type II diabetic.
Autonomic nervous system
the part of the nervous system that regulates the activities of the cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and glands.
Alzheimer’s disease
a disease in which brain structure changes lead to memory loss, personality changes, and ultimately impaired ability to function.
Encephalitis
an inflammation of the brain.
Encephalomyelitis
inflammation of both the brain and spinal cord.
Cerebral palsy
a disorder in which the motor function of the brain is impaired; present at birth, chronic, and nonprogressive.
Central nervous system (CNS)
the part of the nervous system made up of the brain and spinal cord.
Hemiplegia
a condition in which one side of the body is paralyzed due to brain hemorrhage, cerebral thrombosis, embolism, or a tumor of the cerebrum; a synonym for hemiparesis.
Epilepsy
a transient disturbance of cerebral function that is recurrent and characterized by episodes of seizures.
Grand mal
severe seizure.
Hemiparesis
a condition in which one side of the body is paralyzed due to brain hemorrhage, cerebral thrombosis, embolism, or a tumor of the cerebrum; a synonym for hemiplegia.
Meningitis
the inflammation of the membranes, or meninges, of the spinal cord or brain.
Multiple sclerosis
a demyelinating disorder in which patches of hardened tissue form in the brain or spinal cord and cause partial or complete paralysis and muscle tremors.
Myelitis
an inflammation of the spinal cord.
Nervous system
system that controls all bodily activities and is made up of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
Parkinson’s disease
a progressive disease characterized by a masklike facial expression, weakened muscles, tremors, and involuntary movement.
Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
the part of the nervous system that directly branches off the central nervous system.
Petit mal
a seizure, less severe than a grand mal.
Aqueous humor
fluid that fills the two cavities of the interior of the eye.
Blepharitis
inflammation of the eyelids.
Anterior chamber
a chamber located in front of the lens of the eye.
Adnexa
a term for the accessory or appendage of an organ.