Endocrine Anatomy
What are the messengers of the endocrine system?
hormones
the endocrine system is made up of glands structures that produce and secrete chemical substances called hormones directly in the bloodstream
true
Why is Shemar body shaped like parenthesis ?
scoliosis
What disease is characterized by abnormally high blood glucose levels?
diabetes
true or false. Bone marrow doesn't change color
false
How do hormones travel through the body?
bloodstream
hormones maintains and regulates what ?
metabolism, growth and development, reproduction, homeostasis, energy production and immunity.
Hands, wrist and finger joints.
Common symptoms of Addison's disease include :
fatigue, muscle weakness, and weight loss
what holds bone to muscle?
tendons
where are hormone receptors found ?
target cells
whats included in the endocrine glands ?
hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, pineal, thymus, adrenal pancreas, ovaries and testes
What causes a flare in the big toe ?
Gout
a hormonal disorder that can cause irregular menstrual cycles & causes irregular hair growth
PCOS
true or false. Your matatarsals are the top parts of your fingers
false
The endocrine systems uses hormones and the nervous system uses electrical impulses to carry out messages.
the pancreas secretes 2 hormones what are they ?
insulin and glucagon
How do you test for Osteoarthritis ?
Aspirate fluid from the joints and send it for a culture.
when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone causing LOW thyroid levels its called ?
Hypothyroidism
what is the strongest bone in the body ?
femur bone
what are the major organs of the endocrine system?
hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid gland
What is the "master gland" of the body?
pituitary gland
What are the common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?
Numbness, tingling, pain in thumb, middle and ring finger.
symptoms of cushing's syndrome :
facial roundness, weight gain around the middle body and upper back
what does your bone marrow do ?
produce RBC's