Caused by excessive growth hormone with enlargement in the bones of the hands, feet, and jaw.
What is Acromegaly
100
produces insulin
What is the pancreas
100
What does MSH stand for and what is its purpose?
Melanocyte-simulating hormone, skin pigmentation
100
A hormone is a chemical substance secreted by a gland (True/Falso)
True
200
What is the difference between exocrine and endocrine?
exocrine glands excrete and endocrine glands secrete within
200
results in edema, obesity, lethargy, decreased HR, decreased mental function, cold sensitivity, thinning of hair
What is hypothyroidism
200
Regulates the balance of electrolytes by stimulating the kidneys
What is the adrenal glands
200
what is the purpose of thymosin
produces antibodies
200
Diabetes II is non-preventable (True/Falso)
False
300
located on top of the kidneys
What is the adrenal cortex
300
A disease caused by excessive hormone production of the adrenal glands causing a redistribution of fat, "moon face", "buffalo hump", unsual hair growth, increased BP
What is Cushing's syndrome
300
Controls metabolism and calcium
What is thyroid gland
300
Parathormone (PT) is produced by the parathyroid, what is its purpose?
What is calcium absorption
300
The normal blood sugar is 90 to 110 (True/Falso)
True
400
breifly explain feedback mechanism
-if there is enough hormone circulating then the hormone is turned off; if there is not enough ccirculating then the hormone is turned on
400
increased calcium in the blood leading to stone formation in the urinary system, and robs calcium from the bones
What is hyperparathyroidism
400
Stimulates production of antibiodies
What is the thymus gland
400
Controls metabolism and simulates physical and mental growth
What is thyroxin (T4)
400
Is the incidence of hyperclycemia increased or decreased as one ages?
increased
500
do exocrine glands produce hormones?
Falso
500
A disease caused by inadequate hormone production of the adrenal gland that can result in excessive skin pigmentation (dark spots) and decreased BP
What is Addison's disease
500
Produces ADH - Antidiuretic hormone
What is the pituitary gland
500
Name 5 hormones the pituitary gland produces/releases
What is GH, ACTH, TSH, MSH, FSH, LH, ICSH, LTH
500
Name 2 things that are decreased as one ages
What is thyroid gland function, basal metabolism, adrenal gland function, insulin release, ability to break down glucose