ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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Myxedema Coma

Life-threatening result of Hypothyroidism

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Thyroid Storm

Life-threatening result of Hyperthyroidism

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Makes hormones that control your moods, growth and development, metabolism, organs, and reproduction.

Which statements about Endocrine system is true?

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Amino-acid hormones (Amines)

derived from proteins and binds to receptors in the cell nucleus

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Peptide hormones

large in size, lipid-insoluble, are unable to bind to receptors, thus activating an intracellular process and affecting the activity of the genes (insulin).

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Steroid hormones

secreted by adrenal cortex and gonads, are synthesized from cholesterol, are lipid soluble, are unable to diffuse into cells and bind to specific receptors

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synthesize, store, secrete

3S of Endocrine system’s primary function in the body.

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simple, complex, chemical feedback mechanism, and physiologic rhythm

4 Regulation of Hormone Secretion

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Agranulocytosis and aplastic anemia

Which of the following side effects are possible for a patient taking an anti-thyroid medication?

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