Endocrine General Questions
They travel in the bloodstream
How do hormones travel through the body?
Causes increased heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, sweaty palms, dilated pupils, and extra glucose for more energy!
What does adrenaline do?
Insulin is primarily regulated by
What is serum glucose levels
Palpation of the neck reveals a enlargement of the thyroid
What is Graves disease?
Hormones are released when the circulating level is low to reinforce the change or intensifies the change.
What is positive feedback?
Cold intolerance, hair loss, extreme fatigue, weight gain
What is hypothyroidism
Glands and their products (hormones)
What makes up the Endocrine system?
Hot, sweaty, weight loss, tons of energy, bulging eyes
What is hyperthyroidism?
The hormone that lowers blood sugar
What is insulin?
This body system works closely with the endocrine system
What is the Nervous System?
located at the base of the neck
What is the thyroid gland?
Disease characterized by high blood sugar
What is Diabetes?
Effects of these are slower and longer lasting than nerve impulses.
What is the response of hormones?
cold, no energy, tired, exhausted, weight gain
What is hypothyroidism?
The hormone that increases blood sugar
What is glucagon?
increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, increased blood pressure, sweaty palms, pupil dilation
What is a fight or flight response or adrenaline rush?
Governs most endocrine hormones to ensure homeostasis of hormones.
What is the negative feedback system?
Nervousness, tremors, heat intolerance flushed skin, fine, ,straight hair
What is hyperthyroidism?
-Regulation of Growth
-Development
-Maturation
-Regulation of chemicals and metabolism
What are the functions of the Endocrine system?
excessive urination (polyuria), excessive thirst (polydipsia)
What are the first symptoms of type I Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?
The hormone that causes uterine contractions and milk production
What is oxytocin?
The stress hormone.
What is cortisol?
Hormone responsible for energy metabolism.
What is thyroxine?
A chronic disease that is characterized by the destruction of the beta-cells of the pancreas
What is type 1 diabetes?
Where is the pancreas located?
Diet and exercise
What is the first treatment for type II diabetes mellitus (DM)?
The hormone responsible for stimulating the thyroid gland
What is thyroid stimulating hormone or TSH
Which hormone promotes uterine contractions and is responsible for milk production in the mammary glands
What is the oxytocin?
Hormone responsible for growth of skeletal and muscular system.
What is Growth Hormone?
A syndrome characterized by a pathological elevation of cortisol
What is Cushing's Syndrome?