Peds Exam 2

plays an integral role in growth and development

what is the overall function of the endocrine system in children?

growth, thyroid-stimulating, adrenocorticotropic, prolactin, follicle-stimulating, and luteinizing

what hormones does the anterior pituitary release?

Antidiuretic and oxytocin

what hormones does the posterior pituitary release?

Thyroxine, triiodothyronine, and calcitonin

what hormones does the thyroid release?

parathyroid

what hormones does the parathyroid release?

Epinephrine and norepinephrine, cortisol and aldosterone

sugar, salt, s3x

what hormones does the adrenal medulla release? adrenal cortex?

insulin and glucagon

testosterone

estrogens and progesterone

thymosin

melatonin

what hormones do the pancreas, testes, ovaries, thymus, pineal gland secrete?

Also known as Hypopituitarism, Results in children being smaller than other children of the same age and gender.

what is growth hormone deficiency?

recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH): SubQ injection at bedtime.

Best outcomes when treated, earlier, Teach children to self-administer as soon as possible

what is the growth hormone deficiency treatment?

Most common cause is pituitary adenoma. Manifestations: linear growth (>7-8 ft if growth plates not fused), coarseness of facial features, and excessive foot and/or finger growth

what is growth hormone excess?

what are the treatments