Section 10 - Endocrine LBM exercises

a specialized set of glandular tissues are involved in the production of chemicals known as hormones that regulate the operation of select targets and, thus, body systems...regulation of the body's blood glucose levels

pancreas

hormone that lowers blood glucose by accelerating its transport into tissues for storage

insulin

hormone that raises the concentration of glucose in circulation by accelerating the conversion of glycogen into glucose.

glucagon

functioning ______, or in opposition to one another

antagonistically

low level of glucose in the blood

hypoglycemia

elevated glucose within the blood

hyperglycemia

a state of glucose in the urine.

glycosuria

excessive thirst

polydipsia

much hunger

polyphagia

increased formation and secretion of urine.

polyuria (diuresis)

the _______ glands play an important role in the regulation of blood calcium levels.

parathyroid

the parathyroid glands' hormone product accomplishes blood calcium balance by targeting three organs: ____, ___, ____

bones, kidneys, small intestine

the consequence of insufficient parathyroid hormone production.

hypoparathyroidism

decreased blood calcium

hypocalcemia

_______ resulting from excessive production of parathyroid hormone, leads to mobilization of calcium through elevated absorption from the intestine as well as resorption from bone.

Hyperparathyroidism

porous, brittle bone, a state medically known as ______

osteoporosis

muscle weakness

myasthenia

excessive sweating

hyperhidrosis

the anxiety and inability to get quality sleep

insomnia

an autoimmune driven disorder involving the thyroid gland. In response to the immune attack on this gland, it produces an excessive amount of thyroid hormone

Grave's disease

protrusion of the eyes due to the swelling of the tissues deep and posterior to them.

exophthalmos

enlargement of your thyroid gland known specifically as a

goiter

excision of all or part of the thyroid gland

thyroidectomy

numerous enlarged lymph nodes

lymphadenomegaly

difficulty swallowing

dysphagia

doctor specializing in endocrine diseases and disorders

endocrinologist

procedure entailing complete removal of your thyroid.

thyroidectomy

This treatment involves the use of synthetic thyroid hormones to replace the deficiencies

hormone replacement therapy

muscle twitches

tetany

difficulty breathing

dyspnea

benign fibrotic masses within the nervous system.

neurofibromas

potassium in the blood.

kalemia

inflammation of the pituitary gland.

hypophysitis