Structure and Function
Tiny, pea-shaped structure at the base of the brain. Known as the master gland of the body
What is the pituitary gland?
Excessive thirst
What is poly/dipsia?
Most common form of hyperthyroidism
What is Graves Disease?
Surgical procedure that removes the pituitary gland through the nose
What is a hypophysectomy?
The organ that produces insulin
What is the pancreas?
Secretes 3 hormones and is locate on either side of the trachea
What is the thyroid gland?
Secretes outwardly
What is exo/crine?
Caused by exposure to excess cortisol
What is Cushing Syndrome?
Surgical procedure that involves incision of the thyroid gland
What is a thyroidectomy?
What is the pituitary gland?
2 pairs of pea-shaped organs located on the underside of the thyroid glad
What is the parathyroid gland?
What is hyper/glyc/emia?
Puffiness and water retention due to increased fluid in tissues/swelling
What is edema?
Surgical procedure to remove a lobe
What is a lobectomy?
Secretes testosterone in males
What are the testes?
Elongated organ located just below the stomach in the back of the abdomen
What is the pancreas?
Inflammation of the pancreas
What is pancreat/itis?
Responsible for growth of bones, cartilage and soft tissue
What is growth hormones (somatropin)?
Measuring circulating glucose in a patient who has fasted at least 8 hours
What is a fasting blood glucose (FBG)?
Classification of drugs that helps to treat Type II diabetes
What are oral antidiabetics
Secretes estrogen and progesterone
What are the ovaries?
Elevated potassium level in the blood
Caused by deficits in insulin secretion
What is diabetes mellitus?
Blood test that measures thyroid hormone levels
What is a thyroid function test (TFT)?
Excessive growth of body hair, especially in women
What is hirsutism?