Med Tech- Endocrine System

function of thyroid

secretes thyroxine

another name for anterior lobe of pituitary gland

adenohypophysis

secretes cortisol

adrenal cortex

hormone secreted by pancreas

insulin

hormone regulates calcium in blood and bones

parathyroid hormone

hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete hormones

acth

electrolytes

sodium and potassium

what is an element that is present in thyroxine

iodine

hormone secreted by ovary and adrenal cortex

estrogen

gonadotropins

secreted by anterior lobe of pituitary gland

excessive development of mammary tissue in male

gynecomastia

kal/i

potassium

insulin deficiency or resistance leads to hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis

diabetes mellitus

group of symptoms produced by excess of cortisol from the adrenal cortex

cushing syndrome

advanced hypothyroidism in adulthoos

myxedma

post puberty hyper secretion of growth hormone from anterior pituitary gland

acromegaly

thrytoxiscosis; hyper secretion of the thyroid gland

graves’ disease

enlargement of thyroid gland

goiter

exophthalmos is a symptom of which endocrine disorder

graves’ disease

tetany

muscle contractions

natr/o

sodium

characteristic of type 1 diabetes

little or no insulin produced usually occurs after age 30

associated with neuropathy, nephathropathy and retinopathy

secondary complications of diabetes mellitus

achondroplasia

defective cartilage formation that affects bone growth

thyroid scan

administration of radioactive compound and visualization with a scanner to detect tumors or nodules

located behind stomach

pancreas

secretes epinephrine

adrenal medulla

hypophysis

pituitary gland

secretes cortisol, aldosterone, sec hormones

adrenal cortex

vasopressin

ADH

decrease blood calcium levels

calcitonin

increase salt reabsorption

aldosterone

stimulates hormones secretion and egg production

ACTH

stimulates secretion of adrenal cortex

follicle stimulating hormone

increases blood sugar

cortisol

stimulates contraction of uterus during childbirth

oxytocin

increases metabolism in cells ; secreted by thyroid gland ; t4

thyroxine

stimulates ovulation ; secreted by pituitary gland

luteninizing hormone

increases blood calcium

parathormone (PTH)

stimulates growth of bones and soft tissue ; anterior lobe of pituitary

somatrotropin

steroid hormone secreted by adrenal cortex; cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones

corticosteroid

excessive urination

polyuria

low levels of sodium in blood

hyponatremia

advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood

myxedema

deficient production of parathyroid hormone

hypoparathyroidism

excessive secretion of adrenal gland androgens

addison disease

group of signs and symptoms produced by excess cortisol from adrenal cortex

cushing syndrome