NU222 Test 3 - Endocrine With
Complete Solution
Neurologic, immune - ANSWER Endocrine system is closely related to the
___________ and _________ systems
Amines and amino acids - ANSWER Thyroid, epinephrine, norepinephrine,
dopamine
Peptide (protein) - ANSWER Insulin (acts on cell surface)
Steroid - ANSWER from cholesterol (act inside the cell)
Anterior Pituitary hormones - ANSWER -FSH
-LH
-Prolactin
-ACTH
-TSH
-GH
Posterior pituitary hormones - ANSWER -ADH (vasopressin)
-Oxytocin
Anterior pituitary - ANSWER Hyper secretion of the __________ __________
,causes:
-Cushing syndrome
-Gigantism
-Acromegaly
Dwarfism - ANSWER Hypo secretion of the anterior pituitary
(panhypopituitarism) results in this
SIADH - ANSWER Hyper secretion of the posterior pituitary results in this
Diabetes insipidus (DI) - ANSWER hypo secretion of the posterior pituitary
results in this
Thyroid - ANSWER Hormones secreted by the _________: T3, T4 and calcitonin
Iodine - ANSWER This mineral is located in the thyroid. It is not produced by
the body, rather it is obtained through dietary intake - salt. It is needed for
thyroid hormone production
TSH - ANSWER what hormone of the anterior pituitary is responsible for
controlling secretion of thyroid hormone?
, Thyroid - ANSWER this endocrine gland is responsible for regulating
metabolism and carbohydrate production as well as aids in regulating body
temperature.
T3 - ANSWER Is T3 or T4 more potent and rapid-acting?
Synthroid (Levothyroixine) - ANSWER synthetic form of T4 (thyroixine)
-give in AM before breakfast
-Do NOT take with vitamins!
4.5-11 - ANSWER Normal serum-free T4 levels
Hyperthyroidism - ANSWER High levels of radioactive iodine uptake indicate.
Serum thyroglobulin - ANSWER tumor marker for cancer of the thyroid
Birth control, cancer meds - ANSWER what two things can affect thyroid
diagnostic tests?
Cretinism - ANSWER a familial disorder of the thyroid
Complete Solution
Neurologic, immune - ANSWER Endocrine system is closely related to the
___________ and _________ systems
Amines and amino acids - ANSWER Thyroid, epinephrine, norepinephrine,
dopamine
Peptide (protein) - ANSWER Insulin (acts on cell surface)
Steroid - ANSWER from cholesterol (act inside the cell)
Anterior Pituitary hormones - ANSWER -FSH
-LH
-Prolactin
-ACTH
-TSH
-GH
Posterior pituitary hormones - ANSWER -ADH (vasopressin)
-Oxytocin
Anterior pituitary - ANSWER Hyper secretion of the __________ __________
,causes:
-Cushing syndrome
-Gigantism
-Acromegaly
Dwarfism - ANSWER Hypo secretion of the anterior pituitary
(panhypopituitarism) results in this
SIADH - ANSWER Hyper secretion of the posterior pituitary results in this
Diabetes insipidus (DI) - ANSWER hypo secretion of the posterior pituitary
results in this
Thyroid - ANSWER Hormones secreted by the _________: T3, T4 and calcitonin
Iodine - ANSWER This mineral is located in the thyroid. It is not produced by
the body, rather it is obtained through dietary intake - salt. It is needed for
thyroid hormone production
TSH - ANSWER what hormone of the anterior pituitary is responsible for
controlling secretion of thyroid hormone?
, Thyroid - ANSWER this endocrine gland is responsible for regulating
metabolism and carbohydrate production as well as aids in regulating body
temperature.
T3 - ANSWER Is T3 or T4 more potent and rapid-acting?
Synthroid (Levothyroixine) - ANSWER synthetic form of T4 (thyroixine)
-give in AM before breakfast
-Do NOT take with vitamins!
4.5-11 - ANSWER Normal serum-free T4 levels
Hyperthyroidism - ANSWER High levels of radioactive iodine uptake indicate.
Serum thyroglobulin - ANSWER tumor marker for cancer of the thyroid
Birth control, cancer meds - ANSWER what two things can affect thyroid
diagnostic tests?
Cretinism - ANSWER a familial disorder of the thyroid
