Week 6 - Endocrine Activity Flashcards
This hormone is produced by the adrenal
medulla.
Epinephrine (adrenaline)
This hormone is produced by the
Thymus.
Thymosin
This hormone is produced by the Pineal
gland
Melatonin
This hormone is produced by the
anterior pituitary.
Growth hormone
This hormone is produced by the
Thyroid gland.
Calcitonin
This hormone is produced by the
Pancreas.
Glucagon
This hormone is produced by the
posterior pituitary.
Oxytocin
This hormone is produced by the adrenal
cortex.
Aldosterone
Myxedema
Hyposecretion of Thyroid
Hormone
Endemic Goiter
Insufficient Thyroid Hormone,
lack of iodine
Simmond’s Disease
Low Growth Hormone
Acromegaly
Excessive Growth Hormone
Gigantism
Excessive Growth Hormone
Diabetes Insipidus
Insufficient Antidiuretic
Hormone
Pituitary Dwarfism
Low Growth Hormone
Cushing’s Disease
Hypersecretion of Cortisol
Grave’s Disease
Excessive Thyroid Hormone
Addison’s Disease
Hyposecretion of Cortisol
Cretinism
Hyposecretion of Thyroid
Hormone
Buildup of fluid in the face, lethargy, low
body temperature and leathery skin.
Myxedema
Insufficient growth hormone during
childhood - when epiphyseal plates are
open.
Pituitary dwarfism
Production of large volumes of urine,
severe thirst and dehydration.
Diabetes insipidus
Tetany, respiratory paralysis and death
can result.
Hypoparathyroidism
Due to lack of iodine in the diet, one
hormone is unable to be built leading to
enlargement of the gland.
Endemic goiter
Excess growth hormone during
adulthood - when epiphyseal plates are
closed.
Acromegaly
A form of dwarfism, associated with
cognitive impairment, low body
temperature and fat deposition.
Cretinism
High metabolic rate, exopthalamia and
weight loss.
Grave’s disease
Bones soften and deform, depression of
the nervous system and associated with
kidney stones.
Hyperparathyroidism
Excess growth hormone during
childhood - when epiphyseal plates are
open.
Gigantism
Insufficient growth hormone during
adulthood - when epiphyseal plates are
closed. Premature aging and body
wasting.
Simmond’s disease
