HARMONES IN ANIMALS NOTES
... • Two regions of the adrenal gland are adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla. • Adrenal cortex secretes the hormones like cortisol, aldosterone and androgens. • Adrenal medulla secretes the hormones like adrenaline and noradrenaline. Adrenaline is also called the “hormone of fight or flight,” or the em ...
... • Two regions of the adrenal gland are adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla. • Adrenal cortex secretes the hormones like cortisol, aldosterone and androgens. • Adrenal medulla secretes the hormones like adrenaline and noradrenaline. Adrenaline is also called the “hormone of fight or flight,” or the em ...
CLinical Manifestations
... stimulating hormone) and high TRH (thyroid releasing hormone) because of the lack of negative feedback on the pituitary and hypothalamus by TH. -If hypothyroidism results from pituitary malfunction, low levels of TH are caused by low TSH. TRH from the hypothalamus is high because there is no negativ ...
... stimulating hormone) and high TRH (thyroid releasing hormone) because of the lack of negative feedback on the pituitary and hypothalamus by TH. -If hypothyroidism results from pituitary malfunction, low levels of TH are caused by low TSH. TRH from the hypothalamus is high because there is no negativ ...
endocrine glands - Catawba County Schools
... If too much insulin is given, blood sugar may go too low (hypoglycemia insulin shockpossible DEATH) If blood sugar gets too high – hyperglycemia If chronic, possible diabetic coma Type II (non-insulin dependent) is most common, usually familial, occurs later in life, control with oral hypoglycemi ...
... If too much insulin is given, blood sugar may go too low (hypoglycemia insulin shockpossible DEATH) If blood sugar gets too high – hyperglycemia If chronic, possible diabetic coma Type II (non-insulin dependent) is most common, usually familial, occurs later in life, control with oral hypoglycemi ...
growth and development notes
... development. Glands of the Endocrine System Pituitary- mater gland, located at the base of the brain. Controls other endocrine glands, secretes growth hormone and regulates the thyroid, adrenal, ovaries and testes. Thyroid- located in the lower neck, regulates metabolism (the rate at which food ...
... development. Glands of the Endocrine System Pituitary- mater gland, located at the base of the brain. Controls other endocrine glands, secretes growth hormone and regulates the thyroid, adrenal, ovaries and testes. Thyroid- located in the lower neck, regulates metabolism (the rate at which food ...
OCR Document - UCLA Department of Surgery
... syndrome. However, because of the variability in the plasma cortisol levels, measurement of AM and PM cortisol levels is not a very reliable test for screening patients with Cushing's syndrome. c. 24 hour urine free-cortisol The best initial test to evaluate a patient for suspected Cushing's syndrom ...
... syndrome. However, because of the variability in the plasma cortisol levels, measurement of AM and PM cortisol levels is not a very reliable test for screening patients with Cushing's syndrome. c. 24 hour urine free-cortisol The best initial test to evaluate a patient for suspected Cushing's syndrom ...
Sample Test Report - Rocky Mountain Analytical
... a degree of adrenal axis dysfunction. Fatigue (especially morning fatigue), anxiety, difficulty maintaining energy throughout the day, feeling flat or "burned out", excessive use of caffeine, hypoglycemic episodes, depression, allergies, and decreased exercise tolerance are some of the symptoms whic ...
... a degree of adrenal axis dysfunction. Fatigue (especially morning fatigue), anxiety, difficulty maintaining energy throughout the day, feeling flat or "burned out", excessive use of caffeine, hypoglycemic episodes, depression, allergies, and decreased exercise tolerance are some of the symptoms whic ...
chapt14-endocrine system
... ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex; the gonadotropic hormones FSH and LH stimulate the gonads; prolactin causes mammary glands to produce milk; and growth hormone promotes bone growth. Melanocyte-stimulating hormone causes skin color changes in fishes, amphibians, and reptiles, although humans produ ...
... ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex; the gonadotropic hormones FSH and LH stimulate the gonads; prolactin causes mammary glands to produce milk; and growth hormone promotes bone growth. Melanocyte-stimulating hormone causes skin color changes in fishes, amphibians, and reptiles, although humans produ ...
The Endocrine System
... female secondary sex characteristics and also stimulate the growth of the uterine lining • Progesterone- a steroid that promotes uterine lining growth Testes- located on the outside of the male body • Androgens generally support sperm formation and promote the development and maintenance of male sec ...
... female secondary sex characteristics and also stimulate the growth of the uterine lining • Progesterone- a steroid that promotes uterine lining growth Testes- located on the outside of the male body • Androgens generally support sperm formation and promote the development and maintenance of male sec ...
November 7, 2011 Warm UP
... In the case shown in this picture, the body produces insulin but the target cells become resistant and unresponsive to it. Diabetes can also be caused by the body not producing enough insulin. The glucose does not enter the muscle and liver cells like it should and it builds up in the blood causing ...
... In the case shown in this picture, the body produces insulin but the target cells become resistant and unresponsive to it. Diabetes can also be caused by the body not producing enough insulin. The glucose does not enter the muscle and liver cells like it should and it builds up in the blood causing ...
pituitary gland - Sewanhaka Central High School District
... hormone) - to stimulate the ovaries and testes 6. LH (luteinizing hormone) - to stimulate the ovaries or testes 7. Oxytocin –stimulates the contractions of the uterus during ...
... hormone) - to stimulate the ovaries and testes 6. LH (luteinizing hormone) - to stimulate the ovaries or testes 7. Oxytocin –stimulates the contractions of the uterus during ...
The Endocrine System
... • The nervous system is involved with high speed messages • The endocrine system is slower and involves the production, release, and movement of chemical messages – Endocrine glands – ductless glands that secrete hormones into body fluids for distribution – Exocrine glands – secrete chemicals (sweat ...
... • The nervous system is involved with high speed messages • The endocrine system is slower and involves the production, release, and movement of chemical messages – Endocrine glands – ductless glands that secrete hormones into body fluids for distribution – Exocrine glands – secrete chemicals (sweat ...
Medical treatment of sex offenders
... Effective in men resistant to other treatments May cause bone loss Given 1x month Reduces abnormal sexual behavior ...
... Effective in men resistant to other treatments May cause bone loss Given 1x month Reduces abnormal sexual behavior ...
Pituitary Disease
... Which type of DM does this affect? DM Type 1 and 2 Why is there hyperglycemia? Attributed to desensitization effects of growth hormone and insulin on tissues May cause mild hyperglycemia or may add to the Somgyi Effect ...
... Which type of DM does this affect? DM Type 1 and 2 Why is there hyperglycemia? Attributed to desensitization effects of growth hormone and insulin on tissues May cause mild hyperglycemia or may add to the Somgyi Effect ...
Hypertrichosis and hirsutism
... location (upper lip, chin, breasts, abdomen, arms, thighs, upper back, lower back). The higher the score, the greater the chance there is an organic cause for the hirsutism. The patient should be fully examined for signs of excessive androgenaemia or other endocrine disorder. An increase in plasma f ...
... location (upper lip, chin, breasts, abdomen, arms, thighs, upper back, lower back). The higher the score, the greater the chance there is an organic cause for the hirsutism. The patient should be fully examined for signs of excessive androgenaemia or other endocrine disorder. An increase in plasma f ...
Programmed control on “Stress” problem
... 31. GH overproduction by pituitary gland may lead to: 1. Addison’s disease ...
... 31. GH overproduction by pituitary gland may lead to: 1. Addison’s disease ...
Hormones and puberty
... The pituitary gland is often called the ‘master gland’ because it controls the actions of other endocrine glands by stimulating them to release their hormones. The pituitary gland is in turn regulated by an area of the brain called the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus detects messages from the nervous ...
... The pituitary gland is often called the ‘master gland’ because it controls the actions of other endocrine glands by stimulating them to release their hormones. The pituitary gland is in turn regulated by an area of the brain called the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus detects messages from the nervous ...
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
... Depending on the woman, there could be a decrease of weight or a rapid fluctuation of weight that settles around the stomach that will lead to morbid obesity. ...
... Depending on the woman, there could be a decrease of weight or a rapid fluctuation of weight that settles around the stomach that will lead to morbid obesity. ...
Endocrine System Jeopardy Round 1
... Based on this diagram, what is going to happen to levels of hormone A? ...
... Based on this diagram, what is going to happen to levels of hormone A? ...
the role of hypothalamus in homeostasis
... -pt then treated w/low-dose dexamethasone for 48 hrs during which pt has to continue to collect urine for urinary free cortisol -Normal pts: dexamethasone will cause fall of >50% in urinary free cortisol production -Pt then treated w/ high-dose dexamethasone for another 48 hours and urine is collect ...
... -pt then treated w/low-dose dexamethasone for 48 hrs during which pt has to continue to collect urine for urinary free cortisol -Normal pts: dexamethasone will cause fall of >50% in urinary free cortisol production -Pt then treated w/ high-dose dexamethasone for another 48 hours and urine is collect ...
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
... CLINICAL FEATURES Extremed weight gain Growth retardation Missed periods in teenage girls Excess hair growth Acne Reddish-blue streaks on the skin High blood pressure Tiredness and weakness Either very early or late puberty Muscle and bone weakness Moodiness, irritability,or depression Sleep distur ...
... CLINICAL FEATURES Extremed weight gain Growth retardation Missed periods in teenage girls Excess hair growth Acne Reddish-blue streaks on the skin High blood pressure Tiredness and weakness Either very early or late puberty Muscle and bone weakness Moodiness, irritability,or depression Sleep distur ...
endocrine_teacher - College Heights Secondary
... excessive Na reabsorption, flooding tissues with water = edema ...
... excessive Na reabsorption, flooding tissues with water = edema ...
Alterations of Hormonal Regulation
... o Manifestations related to hyper-metabolic state o Thyrotoxic crisis Hyperthyroidism Thyroid gland produces thyroxine hormone An autoimmune disorder Significantly accelerates metabolism o Sudden weight loss, a rapid or irregular heartbeat, sweating, nervousness or irritability o Fatigue, musc ...
... o Manifestations related to hyper-metabolic state o Thyrotoxic crisis Hyperthyroidism Thyroid gland produces thyroxine hormone An autoimmune disorder Significantly accelerates metabolism o Sudden weight loss, a rapid or irregular heartbeat, sweating, nervousness or irritability o Fatigue, musc ...
chapter 15 endocrine system - I
... The major function of the reproductive system is to produce offspring for the survival of the species. The reproductive system operates interdependently along with the endocrine system. As previously specified, hormones are chemicals that regulate processes throughout the body and are produced by th ...
... The major function of the reproductive system is to produce offspring for the survival of the species. The reproductive system operates interdependently along with the endocrine system. As previously specified, hormones are chemicals that regulate processes throughout the body and are produced by th ...