Disorders
What is caused by excessive growth hormone production during childhood?
Gigantism
What disorder is caused by an overactive thyroid gland?
Hyperthyroidism or Graves Disease
Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
Insulin
What does -megaly mean?
Enlargement
What is the endocrine system responsible for?
Regulating growth and development
What condition is like gigantism, but occurs after growth plates are closed?
Acromegaly
Edema (swelling) behind the eyes is usually associated with which endocrine disorder?
Graves or Hyperthyroidism
What is a measure of the amount of glucose in the blood which determines if somebody is a diabetic or not?
a1C
What does calc/i mean?
Calcium
What doctor deals with the hormones in the body?
Endocrinologist
What is goiter usually caused by?
Lack of iodine
What is the name of the condition characterized by excessive thirst, frequent urination, and high blood sugar levels?
Diabetes or Hyperglycemia
What type of smell does a person with diabetes usually have if they have high sugars?
Sweet or Fruity smell
What does -ectomy mean?
Surgical Removal
What gland is the "Master Gland"?
Pituitary Gland
What is another name for Hashimoto's Disease?
Hypothyroidism
What seasoning do people use to help decrease their chances of goiter?
Iodized Salt
What is weakness, pain, and numbness and tingling in extremities usually when somebody has diabetes called?
Neuropathy
What does glyc/o mean?
Sugar or glucose
What disease is often associated with slow healing of cuts?
Diabetes
What disease is caused by an insufficient production of adrenal hormones?
Addison's Disease
Which is a tumor of the pituitary gland?
Pituitary adenoma
What are three doctors that diabetics should go to?
General physician, ophthalmologist, podiatrist (Foot doctor), nephrologist(Kidney doctor), Diabetes Educator, etc....
What does dips mean?
Thirst
Which condition causes dry, coarse hair, hair falling out, dry skin, brittle nails, and excessive weight gain?
Underactive Thyroid or Hypoactive Thyroid or Hashimoto's Disease