Anatomy/Physiology
This gland is known as the master gland because it secretes hormones that control the functions of other endocrine glands
What is the pituitary gland?
This term describes the excessive urination associated with diabetes insipidus
What is polyuria?
This substance is used to suppress inflammation
What is cortisone?
A specialist in the glands on internal secretion
What is an endocrinologist?
Sx is an abbreviation for this term
What is symptoms?
This hormone is secreted in response to high blood sugar
What is insulin?
This condition is an acute and life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus
What is diabetic ketoacidosis?
This procedure is the surgical removal of the pineal gland
What is pinealectomy?
Hormones that control the functions of other endocrine glands are secreted (produced) by this
What is the pituitary gland?
p.o. is an abbreviation for this
What is by mouth?
This hormone regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues
What is somatotropin?
This condition is an insulin deficiency disorder at an early age
What is type 1 diabetes mellitus?
This gland influences sleep-wakefulness cycle
What is the pineal gland?
These regulate calcium levels
What are parathyroid glands?
PE is an abbreviation for this
What is physical exam?
The primary messenger influencing the length of long bones
What is growth hormone (GH)?
A condition of very low blood sugar
What is hypoglycemia?
These cells control glucose utilization and metabolism
What are pancreatic islet beta cells?
The form of diabetes that occurs during some pregnancies
What is gestational diabetes mellitus?
The abbreviation for twice a day
What is b.i.d.?
Chemical messengers used to control body functions are known as this
What are hormones?
The medical term for the abnormal protrusion of the eyes
What is exophthalmos?
The primary function of the parathyroid glands is to regulate the levels of this
What is Calcium (Ca++)?
Caused by extreme deficiency of thyroid secretion in an adult and has symptoms that include puffiness of the hands and face, periorbital edema and pretibial edema.
What is myxedema?
Q.O.D. is an abbreviation for this
What is every other day?