Glands & Hormones
What do glands produce and secrete?
Hormones
What system maintains homeostasis using hormones?
Endocrine system
What organ produces insulin?
Pancreas
What happens in hyperthyroidism?
Too much thyroid hormone
Name one symptom of endocrine problems.
Headache, dizziness, fatigue, etc.
What is the “master gland”?
Pituitary gland
What does metabolism refer to?
Burning food for energy
What is the most common type of diabetes?
Type 2
What happens in hypothyroidism?
Too little thyroid hormone
What symptom involves excessive thirst?
Polydipsia
Which gland regulates metabolism?
Thyroid gland
What mineral do parathyroid glands regulate?
Calcium
What is insulin resistance?
Body cannot properly use insulin
Which disease commonly causes hyperthyroidism?
Graves’ disease
What symptom is frequent urination?
Polyuria
Which hormone moves glucose into cells?
Insulin
Name TWO major functions of the endocrine system.
Growth, reproduction, blood sugar control, metabolism, calcium regulation
Name TWO classic symptoms of diabetes.
Thirst, hunger, frequent urination, fatigue, dry skin
What autoimmune disorder causes hypothyroidism?
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
What are signs of hyperthyroidism?
Weight loss, sweating, rapid heart rate
Name TWO hormones released by the pituitary gland.
Growth hormone, ADH, or oxytocin
What happens if parathyroid hormone is deficient?
Severe muscle spasms
What serious complications can diabetes cause?
Heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney damage, amputation
What is thyroid storm?
Life-threatening excess thyroid hormone condition
What are signs of hypothyroidism?
Fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, dry skin