The Basics
Hormones
Controls the pituitary
Hypothalamus
Diabetes only diagnosed in pregnancy
Gestational diabetes
TSH
thyroid stimulating hormone. Hormone secreted by the pituitary to try to get the thyroid to function more actively.
insulin
pancreas
Insulin and glucagon regulate the blood levels of this.
Glucose
Gonads are these types of glands
reproductive
3 endocrine glands found in the brain
pineal
hypothalamus
pituitary
An enlargement of the thyroid gland.
Goiter
Underactive thyroid functioning
Hypothyroidism
glycosuria
Glucose detected in the urine.
Thyroid
The pituitary has how many lobes?
Which nutritional element is linked to thyroid hormones.
Iodine
This/these gland(s) is/are responsible for the release of epinephrine during the fight or flight response
adrenal glands (adrenal medulla)
Polydipsia, polyuria, and polyphagia are signs of this
Diabetes Mellitus
Overdose of insulin can lead to this
Insulin shock
HbA1c
glycated hemoglobin test - measures the average amount of glucose on a red blood cell during its lifetime. (2-3 months)
ADH and oxytocin
Posterior pituitary
T1DM
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
This system helps to regulate the production of hormones
Negative Feedback Loop
This gland regulates our awake and sleep cycles.
pineal
Ketosis can be seen with this disease
Gigantism and acromegaly result from an excess of this.
growth hormone
FPG
cortisol
adrenal cortex
IGT
Impaired glucose tolerance. High glucose levels after glucose intake.
Hormones are broken into two types, these are?
Steroids
Amino Acids
Linked to the immune system in children
Thymus
Exophthalmos is commonly seen in this disease.
Grave's Disease
Galactorrhea and amenorrhea could be caused by an increase in prolactin due to this
Pituitary adenoma
OGTT
Oral glucose tolerance test
Measurement of blood glucose after a challenge of oral glucose in a fasting patient.
PTH
Parathyroid (parathyroid hormone)
excessive hair growth on the body
Hirsutism
Glucagon tells this organ _______ to release this ______
Liver
glucose
Which gland is associated with Hashimoto disease?
Thyroid
The total underactivity of the pituitary gland is this
panhypopituitarism
Water imbalance may be due to this. You may also see polydipsia and polyuria
Diabetes Insipidus
High blood calcium levels may be indicative of this.
hyperparathyroidism
TSH and FSH are secreted here
Pituitary
Hormones that are produced by many tissues and promote inflammation are called this.
Prostaglandins