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Term
The major glands that make up the human endocrine system include the:

hypothalamus
pituitary gland
thyroid
parathyroids
adrenal glands
pineal body
reproductive glands (which include the ovaries and testes)
Definition
What are the major glands of the Endocrine System?
Term
Gland
Definition
This is a group of cells that produces and secretes, or gives off, chemicals
Term
Hormones
Definition
the body's chemical messengers, which transfer information and instructions from one set of cells to another.
Term
Endocrine System
Definition
This body system is instrumental in regulating mood, growth and development, tissue function, metabolism, and sexual function and reproductive processes.
Term
Body processes that happen slowly, such as cell growth
Definition
In general, what is the endocrine system in charge of?
Term
Exocrine Glands
Definition
Which glands release secretions in the skin or inside the mouth. (Such as sweat and salivary glands)
Term
Endocrine Glands
Definition
Which glands release more than 20 major hormones directly into the bloodstream where they can be transported to cells in other parts of the body.
Term
Hypothalamus
Definition
This is a collection of specialized cells that is located in the lower central part of the brain,and is the main link between the endocrine and nervous systems.
Term
Nerve cells in the hypothalamus
Definition
What control the pituitary gland by producing chemicals that either stimulate or suppress hormone secretions from the pituitary.
Term
Pituitary Gland
Definition
This gland is located at the base of the brain just beneath the hypothalamus, and is considered the most important part of the endocrine system.
Term
Baroreceptors
Definition
Sense volume by pressure
Term
Chemoreceptors
Definition
Sense pH of the blood
Term
7.40 (7.35 - 7.45)
Definition
What is the normal pH of the blood?
Term
Acidotic
Definition
Lowering pH will make the body...
Term
Alkolotic
Definition
Raising pH will make the body...
Term
Aortic arch and the carotid bodies
Definition
Where are the chemoreceptors and baroreceptors located?
Term
Increase
Definition
What happens to respirations when the body is acidic? (Lower pH)
Term
Decrease
Definition
What happens to respirations when the body is alkalotic? (higher pH)
Term
Pituitary gland
Definition
The production and secretion of hormones of this gland can be influenced by factors such as emotions and changes in the seasons. To accomplish this, the hypothalamus provides information sensed by the brain (such as environmental temperature, light exposure patterns, and feelings) to this gland.
Term
Anterior lobe
Definition
This lobe of the pituitary gland regulates the activity of the thyroid, adrenals, and reproductive glands.
Term
growth hormone, which stimulates the growth of bone and other body tissues and plays a role in the body's handling of nutrients and minerals
prolactin (pronounced: pro-lak-tin), which activates milk production in women who are breastfeeding
thyrotropin (pronounced: thy-ruh-tro-pin), which stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones
corticotropin (pronounced: kor-tih-ko-tro-pin), which stimulates the adrenal gland to produce certain hormones
Definition
The anterior lobe of the pituitary produces hormones such as:
Term
Palpitations and shortness of breath and are in A-fib.
Definition
People with hyperthyroidism present with what?
Term
Posterior gland of the pituitary gland
Definition
Which lobe of the pituitary gland regulates the release of antidiuretic hormone?
Term
oxytocin
Definition
The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland also produces this, which triggers the contractions of the uterus in a woman having a baby.
Term
Thyroid Gland
Definition
This gland is located in the front part of the lower neck, is shaped like a bow tie or butterfly. (It regulates metabolism.)
Term
thyrotoxicosis
Definition
Short term hyperthyroidism
Term
Grave's Disease
Definition
Long term hyperthyroidism.
Term
Grave's Disease
Definition
This can cause SVT with elevated heart rates (>160), constant diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, with elevated temp (usually 100.4-100.6)
Term
Bulging eyes due to thickening of muscles behind the eyes.
Definition
Graves disease can cause what to happen to the eyes?
Term
hyperthyroidism
Definition
What can cause a person to lose up to a pound per day?
Term
goiters
Definition
Both hypo and hyperthyroidism patients will have this presentation to there neck...
Term
Hypothyroidism
Definition
lowered metabolism, hair loss, lowered heart rate, constipation, and feel cod all the time, happen with this...
Term
Metabolism
Definition
The thyroid gland regulates this...
Term
Parathyroids
Definition
Four tiny glands that function together which are attached to the thyroid.
Term
Parathyroid Hormone
Definition
This regulates the level of calcium in the blood with the help of calcitonin, which is produced in the thyroid.
Term
parathyroids
Definition
Parathyroid Hormone is produced here...
Term
Two parts, each of which produces a set of hormones and has a different function
Definition
The Adrenal Gland has how many parts?
Term
Adrenal cortex, which influence or regulate salt and water balance in the body, the body's response to stress, metabolism, the immune system, and sexual development and function.
Definition
What is the outer part of the adrenal gland called and what does it do?
Term
Adrenal medulla which produces catecholamines, such as epinephrine, which increases blood pressure and heart rate when the body experiences stress.
Definition
What is the inner part of the adrenal gland and what does it do?
Term
Middle of the brain
Definition
Where is the peneal gland located?
Term
Pineal gland
Definition
What secretes melatonin, a hormone that may help regulate when you sleep at night and when you wake in the morning.
Term
a**-idocis (acidosis)
Definition
Diarrhea causes...
Term
increased
Definition
metabolic acidosis will cause this type of respirations...
Term
Aerobic

Anaerobic

Lactic Acid
Definition
If your body does not perfuse.. you go from ________ metabolism to this________ metabolism, and your body produces________.
Term
magnesium
Definition
If calcium is high, this is going to be high also...
Term
Lethargic (sluggish)
Definition
High calcium and magnesium levels will make a person act this way...
Term
T-Wave in opposition of the QRS
Definition
Bundle Branch Block will show this on an ECG...
Term
Na+ (sodium)going in to the cell.
Definition
This affects the QRS segment of an ECG...
Term
Ca+ (Calcium) going in to the cell
Definition
This affects the ST segment of the ECG...
Term
K+ (potassium) leaving the cell
Definition
This affects the T wave of the ECG...
Term
Melatonin
Definition
This regulates the sleep-wake cycle and id located in the pineal gland.
Term
Insulin and Glucogan
Definition
The pancreas produces these two important hormones...
Term
pancreas
Definition
This organ of the endocrine system has both exocrine and endocrine functions...
Term
Glucose
Definition
What is absorbed throught the intestine into the blood stream, carried into the cell with the assistance of insulin
Term
insulin
Definition
This is the "key" that lets glucose in to the cell
Term
glucose can not get in to the cell
Definition
blood glucose levels are high because...
Term
The beta cells of the pancreas
Definition
Insulin is produced by this...
Term
insulin
Definition
This is required by almost all of the cells of the body in order for survival...
Term
glucose
Definition
the end product of a carbohydrate is this...
Term
Lipids (fats)
Definition
butter, margerine, beer, etc break down into this...
Term
animals
Definition
you can only get cholesterol from what?
Term
glucagon
Definition
this is a protein hormone produced and secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas
Term
glycogenolysis
Definition
The breakdown of glycogen by the liver and muscles into glucose
Term
gluconeogenesis
Definition
The formation of glycogen to be stored for later usage.
Term
ketoacidosis
Definition
Breakdown of keytones that is too much or too fast will cause this...
Term
Polyuria- increased urine output

Polydipsia- increased thirst

polyphagia- increased appetite
Definition
what are the 3 P's of diabetes?
Term
"poly" patients (3 poly's)
Definition
diabetics in ketoacidosis are often _________ patients.
Term
acidosis
Definition
high glucose and high ketone bring on this pH...
Term
>140
Definition
considered a diabetic if the fasting blood sugar is over this amount...
Term
to secrete insulin
Definition
This type of diabetes is characterised by the pancreas' inability to do what?
Term
Type 2 Diabetes
Definition
This type of diabetes the body can produce insulin, however it is insufficient to maintain adequate blood glucose levels.
Term
Hypoglycemia
Definition
Blood glucose lower than 60
Term
Symptoms of the patient.. because the blood glucose amount is relative to the person and what the reading was shortly before.
Definition
Hypoglycemia should be determined by this rather than by the glucose number...
Term
hypoglycemic patient
Definition
This type of pt can appear to be intoxicated
Term
Unchecked/undiagnosed diabetes

Infection

Ingestion of certain medications (diuretics)

myocardial infarction

CVA
Definition
Causes of Hyperglycemia
Term
trauma
Definition
This can also lead to hyperglycemia
Term
Fatigue

Wounds that do not heal

dry mouth

dry, ithcy skin

visual difficulties
Definition
Other signs of hyperglycemia
Term
Hyperosmolar Heyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome
Definition
This results from hyperglycemia, hypovolemia, the development of ketones, and subsequent acidosis.
Term
Poor skin turgur

Dry mucous membranes

Sunken eyeballs

Hypotension
Definition
Signs and symptoms of Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketetic Syndrome:
Term
The myelin sheeth
Definition
High blood sugar can destroy this part of the nerve cell...
Term
Diabetic neuropathy
Definition
A common complication of diabetes, in which nerves are damaged as a result of high blood sugar levels.
Term
The liver gets tense and releases angiotensogen.
Definition
What happens to the liver when the kidneys release renin?
Term
Mixture of renin with angiotensogen
Definition
What creates aldosterone?
Term
Absorbs salts and sodium (Na)
Definition
What does aldosterone do?
Term
Elevated blood sugar levels
Definition
People on steroids have elevated what?
Term
Regulates Sugar and Salt
Definition
What is the role of the adrenal gland?
Term
Adrenal insufficiency

(not enough sugar and salt)
Definition
What is Addison's disease?
Term
< BP

weak

< glucose

hyper-pigmentation

> K+ (peaked T-wave)
Definition
Symptoms of a patient with Addison's disease...
Term
Adrenal hyper-sufficiency

result of excess cortisol levels

(too much salt... too much sugar)
Definition
What is Cushing's disease?
Term
Moon face

> BP

> glucose

< K+ (inverted or low T-wave)
Definition
Symptoms of Cushing's disease..
Term
Calcium

Potassium

Sodium

Magnesium
Definition
Electrolytes include what?
Term
Breathing to slow
Definition
Respiratory acidosis comes from...
Term
Breathing too fast
Definition
Respiratory alkalosis comes from what?
Term
Metabolic alkalosis
Definition
Vomiting can cause what?
Term
Decrease respiratory rate.
Definition
HOw can you compensate for metabolic alkalosis?
Term
Sodium bicarb

albuterol
Definition
what is given to treat hyperkalemia?
Term
Drug overdose
Definition
What is the number 1 cause of respiratory arrest in adults?
Term
Slowly and only enough to restore respirations
Definition
How should Narcan be given?
Term
rhabdomyolosis
Definition
Any fast, rapid, constant movement of the body.. or something that has been ingested can cause this...
Term
< BP, cap refill, skin turgur
Definition
HOw is the need for fluid replacement determined?
Term
When Blood glucose has been restored and pt is still unconscious.

(If known overdose, don't withhold Narcan to do a glucose check)
Definition
When can Naloxone (Narcan) be considered?
Term
Monitor seizure activity..

IV

Transport...

At hospital will be given calcium and put on calcium supplement..
Definition
Treatment for hypoparathyroidism...
Term
Too much water
Definition
Too much salt=
Term
Addison's

< BP

Low glucose

Flat neck veins
Definition
Low salt and low sugar
Term
Asthma patients
Definition
When is it contraindicated to give beta blockers?
Term
Amioderone (except during Torsades)
Definition
What can be used to lower HR instead of beta blockers?
Term
Torsades
Definition
What is the only rhythm in which Amioderone cannot be given?
Term
Amioderone
Definition
What is an antiarhythmic medication that can be given during any type of tachycardia (except Torsades)?
Term
Iodine allergy
Definition
What allergy would cause you not to give Amioderone?
Term
Zofran
Definition
What do you give for a vomiting patient?
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