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PHYR 210 Endocrinology

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pineal/o
secretes melatonin which regulates slee/wake cycles
parathyroid/o
raise Ca2+ levels
pituitar/o
central regualtor for many hormone glands
thyr/o, thyroid/o
regulate metablic rate
thym/o
immune system development
pancreat/o
regulates blood sugar levels
adren/o, adrenal/o
regulate sodium, potassiu, cortisol, and sex hormones
oophor/o, ovari/o
female reproductive glands
orch/o, orchi/o, orchid/o, testicul/o
male reproductive glands
glucometer
device individuals can be used at home to monitor lvl of glucose in blood
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
aka Type I DM
- develops early in life due to pancreas no longer producing insulin
- pt requires insulin injections
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
type 2 DM
- develops later in life due to cells failing to respond to insulin
- meds to improve insulin function
Addison's disease
hyposecretion of adrenocortical hormones, resultin gin skin pigmentation, gen weakness, and weight loss
Cushing's syndrome
hypersecretion of adrenocortical hormones resultin gin weight gain and fatty tissue deposits (face, upper back), stretch marks, hair growth, skin discoloration and fragile skin
Grave's disease
hypersecretion of thyroid hormones resultin gin exophthalmos (bulging eyes) and goiter (enlarged thyroid gland)
gluc/o, glycos/o
sugar
adrenalectomy
removal of one or both adrenal glands
corticosteroids
hormones secreted by adrenal cortex, strong anti-inflammatory action
diabetes insipidus
DI
diabetes mellitus
DM
hormone replacement therapy
HRT
fasting blood sugar
FBS
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
IDDM
non-insuline dependent diabetes mellitus
NIDDM
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