CH 19 & 34
This feedback system decreases hormone production when levels are high.
What is negative feedback?
This disorder results from a deficiency of ADH.
What is diabetes insipidus?
This condition occurs when endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus.
What is endometriosis?
This condition is caused by acid reflux into the esophagus.
What is GERD?
These cells are responsible for bone formation.
What are osteoblasts?
This hormone from the posterior pituitary regulates water balance in the body.
What is ADH?
This condition causes water retention and dilutional hyponatremia.
What is SIADH?
This screening test is used to detect cervical cancer.
What is a Pap smear?
This bacteria is a major cause of peptic ulcer disease.
What is Helicobacter pylori?
These cells break down bone tissue.
What are osteoclasts?
This hypothalamic hormone stimulates release of FSH and LH.
What is GnRH?
This endocrine disorder presents with moon face and truncal obesity.
What is Cushing’s disease?
This urologic emergency involves twisting of the spermatic cord.
What is testicular torsion?
This condition presents with a rigid abdomen and rebound tenderness.
What is peritonitis?
This condition is caused by increased pressure in a muscle compartment.
What is compartment syndrome?
This hormone is produced by Leydig cells and is essential for male sexual development.
What is testosterone?
This life-threatening complication of adrenal insufficiency leads to shock.
What is Addisonian crisis?
This artery supplies blood to the small intestine.
What is the superior mesenteric artery?
This inflammatory bowel disease is characterized by skip lesions.
What is Crohn’s disease?
This disease results in decreased bone density and increased fracture risk.
What is osteoporosis?
This hormone supports spermatogenesis and male libido.
What is testosterone?
This condition results from hypersecretion of growth hormone in adulthood.
What is acromegaly?
This phase of gastric secretion is triggered by sight, smell, or thought of food.
What is the cephalic phase?
This complication of bariatric surgery is caused by rapid gastric emptying.
What is dumping syndrome?
This infection of the bone is commonly caused by Staphylococcus bacteria.
What is osteomyelitis?