Med Term Chapter 13 Endocrine System

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ACTH

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adrenocorticotropin hormone

Hint 1

a hormone secreted by anterior pituitary. It regulates function of the adrenal gland cortex.

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ADH

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antidiuretic hormone

Hint 2

a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary. It promotes water reabsorption by the kidney tubules

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BMR

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basal metabolic rate

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the rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to keep vital functions going

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DI

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diabetes insipidus

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disorder casued by the inadequate secretion of a hormone by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. There may be polyuria and polydipsia. Common in the young.

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DM

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diabetes mellitus

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a serious disease in which the pancreas fails to produce insulin or the insulin does not work properly.

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FBS

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fasting blood sugar

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blood test to measure the amount of sugar circulating throughout the body after a 12 hour fast

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FSH

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follicle stimulating hormone

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a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. It stimulates growth of eggs in females and sperm in males

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GH

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growth hormone

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a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that stimulates growth of the body

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GTT

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glucose tolerance test

Hint 9

a test to determine the blood sugar level.
used for diabetic patients to determine their insulin response to glucose

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IDDM

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insulin dependant diabetes mellitus

Hint 10

type 1 deabetes mellitus; it develops early in life when the pancreas stops insulin production, requires daily insulin injections

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LH

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luteinizing hormone

Hint 11

a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary. it regulates function of male and female gonads, plays a role in releasing ova in females

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MSH

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melanocyte stimulating hormone

Hint 12

a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary. It stimulates pigment production in the skin

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NIDDM

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non insulin dependant diabetes mellitus

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type 2 diabetes mellitus, develops later in life when the pancreas produces insufficient insulin

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NPH

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neutral protamine Hagedorn (insulin)

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an intermmediate acting insulin given to help control blood sugar levels

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PBI

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protein bound iodine

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blood test to measure the concentration of thyroxine (T₄) circulating in the blood stream. Useful in establishing thyroid function.

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PRL

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prolactin

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a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary. It stimulates milk production.

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PTH

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parathyroid hormone

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the hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands. The more hormone the higher the calcium level in the blood and the lower level in the bone.

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RAI

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radioactive iodine

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an isotope of the chemical element iodine, used in diagnostic test as well as in radiotherapy of a hyperactive thyroid gland, also called radioiodine.

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RIA

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radioimmunoassay

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test used to measure the levels of hormones in the plasma of the blood

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T₃

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triiodothyronine

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a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that requires iodine for its production, regulates level of cell metabolism

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T₄

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thyroxine

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a hormone produced by the thyroid gland, requires iodine for its production and regulates the level of cell metabolism

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TFT

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thyroid function test

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blood test used to measure the levels of T₃, T₄, and TSH in the blood stream to assist in determining thyroid function

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TSH

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thyroid stimulating hormone

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a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary. It regulates function of the thyroid gland.