Structure/ Function
What do glands produce?
Hormones
What does the growth hormone stimulate in childhood
Growth and development
Name three thryroid disorders
Congenital hypothyroidism, Myxedema, Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Thyrotoxic crisis, Hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease
Diabetes management must be continued where
by the patient in the home.
What do patients need to avoid?
Smoking/Vaping, Artificial sweeteners, Alcohol
What does the gonas produce?
hormones that stimulate and regulate reproductive function.
What are the age-related changes to the endocrine system?
(name four)
Decrease levels of hormones
Decrease thyroid hormone levels
Decreased production of insulin
Lower ability to handle stress
What are the Signs/symptoms of Addison’s disease
fatigue, lack of energy, low BP, loss of appetite, and weight loss.
MAs should be able to help educate patients about at-home ________ __ _______??
management of diabetes.
Practices for healthy sleep?
Dimming lights, Avoid caffeine, Avoid using screens, Going to bed at the same time
What are the different types of Pituitary hormones?
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing hormone (LH), Prolactin, Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), Adrenocorti
What does the growth hormone stimulate in adults
Helps regulate metabolism
What are the signs of diabetes
Sudden vision changes, Tingling or numbness in hands or feet, Feeling very tired much of the time, Very dry skin, Sores that are slow to heal, More infections than usual
The MA must assist with tests such as glucose challenge/tolerance tests, which require the patient to drink what?
a concentrated glucose solution
What are topics does an MA need to explain?
Diet and Appropriate sleep
The pineal gland controls?
The Sleep Cycle
What does the pituitary gland stimulate the body to do
Stimulates the body to begin puberty
how may Adenoma tumors be removed
surgically or treated with other hormones, radiation, or medications that block GH secretions.
In some facilities MAs may assist with medication or hormone therapy administration by???
mouth or injection.
The 3 vitamins the MA need to discuss?
Vitamins B, C, and D
What do hormones influence/regulate?
-Maintain homeostasis
-Influence growth
-Regulate blood sugar levels
-Determine metabolism
-Regulate body’s ability to reproduce
When does the endocrine system become active
Before birth.
A condtion that occurs when to much ADH is secreted by the pituitary gland.
syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)
Mas should be familiar with at-home ____ ____
testing equpiment
How many hours does a newborn, children and adults need to sleep?
Newborn: Most of the day, Children: 9-10hrs, and Adults: 7-9 hrs