Endocrine Slides
This body system creates and releases hormones into the blood while continuously monitoring the levels
What is the Endocrine System?
This gland is in the front of the neck.
What is the thyroid gland?
Common Endocrine System disease; blood glucose is too high.
What is Diabetes?
Test that provides an average blood glucose level over the past 2-3 months.
What is A1C?
OR
What is glycated hemoglobin test?
Condition caused by low blood sugar.
What is hypoglycemia?
Some examples are: metabolism; homeostasis; growth & development; sexual function; reproduction; sleep-wake cycle; and mood.
What are: functions of the body coordinated by hormones?
The "master gland."
What is the pituitary gland?
Blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be officially diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.
What is Prediabetes?
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
Symptoms include: cold clammy sweat; sudden fatigue.
What is hypoglycemia?
How the body turns food and drink into energy to keep the body alive and functioning.
What is metabolism?
This Endocrine gland releases hormones essential to maintaining stable blood sugar levels.
What is the pancreas?
Hormone released by the pancreas.
What is insulin?
OR
What is glucagon?
This term means increased thirst.
What is polydipsia?
What is hyperglycemia?
This term means: constant, stable internal balance. (Like, a stable blood pressure.)
What is homeostasis?
This gland is located on top of each kidney. It regulates processes like stress response.
What are the adrenal glands?
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
This type develops in some women during pregnancy.
What is Gestational Diabetes?
If uncontrolled, this can lead to health problems that affect the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart.
What is hyperglycemia?
This gland in the brain releases the hormone melatonin.
What is the pineal gland?
Temporary organ, formed during pregnancy.
What is the placenta?
These are found in many everyday products; harmful to the Endocrine System.
What are endocrine system-disrupting chemicals?
What are ESDCs?
11% of the population.
How common is Diabetes?
This condition develops when there isn't enough insulin in the body. The blood sugar level rises, and the body begins to break down fat for energy; this produces toxic acids that accumulate in the blood.