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Week 6 - Endocrine Activity Flashcards

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1
Q

This hormone is produced by the adrenal
medulla.

A

Epinephrine (adrenaline)

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2
Q

This hormone is produced by the
Thymus.

A

Thymosin

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3
Q

This hormone is produced by the Pineal
gland

A

Melatonin

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4
Q

This hormone is produced by the
anterior pituitary.

A

Growth hormone

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5
Q

This hormone is produced by the
Thyroid gland.

A

Calcitonin

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6
Q

This hormone is produced by the
Pancreas.

A

Glucagon

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7
Q

This hormone is produced by the
posterior pituitary.

A

Oxytocin

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8
Q

This hormone is produced by the adrenal
cortex.

A

Aldosterone

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9
Q

Myxedema

A

Hyposecretion of Thyroid
Hormone

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10
Q

Endemic Goiter

A

Insufficient Thyroid Hormone,
lack of iodine

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11
Q

Simmond’s Disease

A

Low Growth Hormone

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12
Q

Acromegaly

A

Excessive Growth Hormone

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13
Q

Gigantism

A

Excessive Growth Hormone

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14
Q

Diabetes Insipidus

A

Insufficient Antidiuretic
Hormone

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15
Q

Pituitary Dwarfism

A

Low Growth Hormone

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16
Q

Cushing’s Disease

A

Hypersecretion of Cortisol

17
Q

Grave’s Disease

A

Excessive Thyroid Hormone

18
Q

Addison’s Disease

A

Hyposecretion of Cortisol

19
Q

Cretinism

A

Hyposecretion of Thyroid
Hormone

20
Q

Buildup of fluid in the face, lethargy, low
body temperature and leathery skin.

A

Myxedema

21
Q

Insufficient growth hormone during
childhood - when epiphyseal plates are
open.

A

Pituitary dwarfism

22
Q

Production of large volumes of urine,
severe thirst and dehydration.

A

Diabetes insipidus

23
Q

Tetany, respiratory paralysis and death
can result.

A

Hypoparathyroidism

24
Q

Due to lack of iodine in the diet, one
hormone is unable to be built leading to
enlargement of the gland.

A

Endemic goiter

25
Q

Excess growth hormone during
adulthood - when epiphyseal plates are
closed.

A

Acromegaly

26
Q

A form of dwarfism, associated with
cognitive impairment, low body
temperature and fat deposition.

A

Cretinism

27
Q

High metabolic rate, exopthalamia and
weight loss.

A

Grave’s disease

28
Q

Bones soften and deform, depression of
the nervous system and associated with
kidney stones.

A

Hyperparathyroidism

29
Q

Excess growth hormone during
childhood - when epiphyseal plates are
open.

A

Gigantism

30
Q

Insufficient growth hormone during
adulthood - when epiphyseal plates are
closed. Premature aging and body
wasting.

A

Simmond’s disease

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