HPEX 353 test 3 ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Endocrine System the endocrine system regulates and integrates the body's metabolic activities.
, The __________ is the part of the nervous system that controls hypothalamus
the function of endocrine glands through its neural and
hormonal paths
The hypothalamus controls the function of endocrine the anterior pituitary gland
glands through its connection to__________________
The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain
Diabetes insipidus is a disease of the _________ gland pituitary
Description of diabetes insipidus Kidneys are unable to prevent theexcretion of water. Also known as Pituitary
Diabetes
Diabetes Insipidus symptoms Polyuria• Polydipsia• Dehydration• Dry skin• Fatigue and weakness
How would a doctor diagnose Diabetes Insipidus 1.History + eval
2.Urinalysis: low urine osmolality
3.Dehydration test
4.MRI: see abnormalities in hypothalamus and pituitary gland
Diabetes Insipidus treatment Increase in fluid intake• Hormone replacement therapy
Thyroid Gland Butterfly-shaped endocrine gland in thefront part of the neck
Thyroxine (T4)(90%) 4 molecules of iodine• Precursor (90% of synthesis)• Digestion• Heart and muscle
function• Brain development
Triiodothyronine (T3)(10%) 3 molecules of iodine• Active form (converted from T4)• Metabolism• Body
temperature• Growth• Heart and digestive function
Simple goiter description Hyperplasia of thyroid gland
Simple goiter symptoms Small nodule• Compress esophagus or trachea leading to dysphagia, dyspnea,
dizziness and syncope
How would a doctor diagnose Simple goiter 1. Medical history
2. Physical exam: look and feel thyroid glad for abnormalities
3. Thyroid function tests (TFT)
4. T3 and T4 radioimmunoassay test: measure amnt of T3 and T4 in blood.
5. Biopsy: if suspected tumor
Simple goiter treatment Dietary supplementation of iodine (shrimp and shellfish)• T3 and T4 replacement
therapy• Avoidance of goitrogenic foods and drugs• Surgery in unresponsive
therapies
Simple goiter colloid insufficient iodine in the diet
Simple goiter sporadic from the ingestion of goitrogens
Endocrine System the endocrine system regulates and integrates the body's metabolic activities.
, The __________ is the part of the nervous system that controls hypothalamus
the function of endocrine glands through its neural and
hormonal paths
The hypothalamus controls the function of endocrine the anterior pituitary gland
glands through its connection to__________________
The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain
Diabetes insipidus is a disease of the _________ gland pituitary
Description of diabetes insipidus Kidneys are unable to prevent theexcretion of water. Also known as Pituitary
Diabetes
Diabetes Insipidus symptoms Polyuria• Polydipsia• Dehydration• Dry skin• Fatigue and weakness
How would a doctor diagnose Diabetes Insipidus 1.History + eval
2.Urinalysis: low urine osmolality
3.Dehydration test
4.MRI: see abnormalities in hypothalamus and pituitary gland
Diabetes Insipidus treatment Increase in fluid intake• Hormone replacement therapy
Thyroid Gland Butterfly-shaped endocrine gland in thefront part of the neck
Thyroxine (T4)(90%) 4 molecules of iodine• Precursor (90% of synthesis)• Digestion• Heart and muscle
function• Brain development
Triiodothyronine (T3)(10%) 3 molecules of iodine• Active form (converted from T4)• Metabolism• Body
temperature• Growth• Heart and digestive function
Simple goiter description Hyperplasia of thyroid gland
Simple goiter symptoms Small nodule• Compress esophagus or trachea leading to dysphagia, dyspnea,
dizziness and syncope
How would a doctor diagnose Simple goiter 1. Medical history
2. Physical exam: look and feel thyroid glad for abnormalities
3. Thyroid function tests (TFT)
4. T3 and T4 radioimmunoassay test: measure amnt of T3 and T4 in blood.
5. Biopsy: if suspected tumor
Simple goiter treatment Dietary supplementation of iodine (shrimp and shellfish)• T3 and T4 replacement
therapy• Avoidance of goitrogenic foods and drugs• Surgery in unresponsive
therapies
Simple goiter colloid insufficient iodine in the diet
Simple goiter sporadic from the ingestion of goitrogens
