hyperpituitarism
Excessive secretion of one or multiple hormones (often GH). Disorders and symptoms dependant on hormones affected
gigantism
Abnormal overgrowth of the entire body that is caused by excessive secretion of the growth hormone before puberty
acromegaly
hypersecretion of GH after puberty
hypopituitarism
condition of diminished hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary gland
Growth hormone
promotes bone/tissue gorwth
Thyrotropin (TSH)
stimulates thyroid gland and production of thyroxine
ACTH (corticotropin
stimulates adrenal cortex to produce glucocorticoids
FSH Follicle-stimulating
initiates growth of over; spermatogenesis in testes
Luteinizing LH
causes ovulation;stimulates ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone;stimulates testosterone development
Prolacitn
breast development and formation of milk
MSH
stimulates skin pigmentation
Vsopressin ADH
water reabsorbtion by renal tubules
Oxytocin
uterine contractions; ejection of milk;
T4 and T3
regulates rate of cellular metabolism
Calcition
retention of calcium and phosphorus in bone
PTH
elevates calcium level
Minealocorticoids *aldosterone
retention of Na by kidneys; electrolyte / fluid homeostasis
Glucocorticoids (coritsol)
regulate metabolism of carbs, proteins and fats
Epinepherine
fight or flight response
Insulin
maintains proper blood glucose level
Glucagon
increases concentration of glucose in blood
Estrogen
female sex characteristics
Progesterone
maintains endometrium for pregnancy
Thymosin
development of immune cells
melatonin
daily patterns of sleep and wakerfulness
atrophy
(n.) the wasting away of a body organ or tissue; any progressive decline or failure; (v.) to waste away
dwarfism
underdevelopment in children caused by hypopituitarism
diabetes insipidus
deficiency in release of ADH; results in extreme thirsts and excessive urine
goiter
enlargment of the thyroid gland
hashimoto's thyroiditis
when the immune system attacks the thyroid gland
Grave's diesease
hyperthyroidism when the thyroid gland grows resulting in goiter and overproduction of thyroid hormones
Cretinism *congenital
hypothyroidism where thyroid gland is absent or t3/t4 is not produced
Myxedema
acquired hypothyroidism in which t4 is reduced
Thyroid cancer
neoplasm of the thyroid gland; encompasses tumors, lymphoma and metastases from breast, colon, kidney or skin cancers
dysphagia
difficulty in swallowing
hyperparathyroidism
overproduction of PTH. increases breakdown of bone form the skeletal system (deminrealization
hypoparathyroidism
reduced amounts of PTH. calcium levels decrease resulting in hypocalcemia which in turn can cause over stimulation of the skeletal muscles
cushing's syndrome
hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex, resulting in excessive cortisol levels (causes fatigue, weakness, weight gain)
addison's
adrenal insufficiency (hypoadrenalism); electrolyte imbalance
Diabetes Mellitus
Caused by a deficiency of insulin or a decreased response to insulin in target tissues
hyperglycemia
Condition of increased blood sugar.`
acidosis
Acidosis is increased acidity in the blood and occurs when the blood pH falls below 7.35.
polyuria
Excessive urination
polyphagia
Excessive eating
polydipsia
Condition of excessive thirst
pruritus
Intense itching
Type 1 Diabetes
the type of diabetes in which the pancreas produces no or very little insulin; often diagnosed in childhood, although some cases arise in adulthood. formerly called juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
A progressive disorder in which body cells become less responsive to insulin.
Type 3 Diabetes (Gestational)
damaged ability to process carbs during pregnancy; caused by destruction of insulin by the placenta
Hypoglcemia
when the blood contains less than the normal amount of sugar; occurs when excessive insulin enters the bloodstream or when the glucose release rate falls below tissue demands
Precocious Puberty Boys
Development of secondary sexual characteristics before the age of 9
Precocious Puberty Girls
onset of puberty before 8