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The function of the endocrine system is... |
To secret hormones into the blood stream, & regulate many bodily functions. |
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The Exocrin gland is responsible for.... |
Secreting hormones outside of the body. (Sweat, oils, pharmones) |
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Heterocrin glands have the ability to... |
Perform both endo/exocrine functions (Ex: pancreas, sexual glands) |
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The Pancreas is a ________ gland that secrets _________&_________ , which helps ________ sugar |
(Heterocrine gland) that Secrets (insulin and glucagon), which helps to (metabolize) sugar. |
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The Paracrine glands... |
Secret hormones to target cells (target cells perform functions) |
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The autocrine glands.... |
Secrete hormones upon itself, to tell it to perform |
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Over secretion of the growth hormone leads to... |
Acromegaly (Gigantism) |
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The pancreas is aka.... |
Islets of Langerhans |
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Diabetes mellitus is... |
Failure of the pancreas to secret proper amounts of insulin. |
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Diabetes mellitus can result in... |
Hyperglycemia or glycosuria |
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Diabetes mellitus falls into two categories which are.... |
Type I - insulin dependent diabetes Type II - non-insulin dependent diabetes |
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Diabetics are known to have a ______smell to their breath due to the presence of _______ in the body. |
1. Sweet 2. Acetone |
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Diabetes insipidus is a condition resulting from.... |
The kidneys inability to conserve water. |
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The pituitary gland is located.... |
At the base of the brain. (In the circle of Willis) |
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Hypersecretion of somatotrophin can lead to.... |
Acromegaly in adults Gigantism in children |
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Hyposecretion of somatotrophin can lead to... |
Dwarfism |
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Cretinism is characterized by.... |
-Dwarfism -Mental retardation -Underdeveloped sexual glands -Occurs in children -Hypothyroid disease |
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Myxedema is characterized by... |
-Puffy skin due to increased mucous like edema. -Occurs in adults -Hypothyroid disease |
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Graves disease is aka... |
Exophthamalic goiter |
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Graves disease is characterized by.... |
-Bulging eyes due to edema in the tissue behind the eyesocket -hyperthyroid disease |
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Goiter is.... |
The excessive growth of the thyroid gland, due to lack of iodine. |
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The parathyroid glands... |
-regulate calcium secretions -Secret parathormone |
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Addisons disease is when adrenal glands... |
-Fail to produce enough cortisol or aldosterone -Characterized by bronze complexion |
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Iatrogenic disorder of the adrenal glands due to chronic glucocorticoid therapy, characterized by a round face.... |
Cushings disease |
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Failure of adrenal glands to secret appropriate levels of corticosteroids due to bleeding in adrenal cortex. |
Waterhouse-friderichsen syndrome |
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Postmortem conditions of the endocrine system include... |
Edema Discoloration Deformities Circulatory disturbances |
