Clinical Chemistry final exam questions and answers graded A

Clinical Chemistry final exam questions and answers graded A Normal blood gas results for pH, pCO2 and HCO3 are... pH: 7.35-7.45 pCO2: acid 22-26 alkaline HCO3: alkaline 35-45 acid pCO2 correlates with.. Respiratory conditions HCO3 correlates with.. Metabolic conditions Acromegaly is associated with.. Growth Hormone excess What class of compounds is derived from tyrosine and includes epinephrine, norepinephrin and dopamine? Catecholamines Thyroid hormones are derived from what amino acid? Tyrosine Serum TSH levels are decreased in.. Primary hyperthyroidism TSH is secreted by the.. Anterior pituitary What pituitary hormone regulates renal free water excretion to maintain homeostasis? ADH What would be the lab test results for a patient with hypothyroidism? Decreased TT4 and FT4, elevated TSH The principle method used to measure hormone levels in the blood in most labs is.. Immunoassays Name 3 of the 5 female sex hormones. Estrogen, LH, progesterone Name 1 of the 3 male sex hormones. Testosterone Name 3 organs involved in the endocrine system. Hypothalamus, thyroid, pituitary Graves disease is associated with what type of thyroid dysfunction? Hyperthyroidism Hashimoto's is associated with what type of thyroid dysfunction? Hypothyroidism What are some symptoms of hypothyroidism? Weight gain, hair loss, constipation What are some symptoms of hyperthyroidism? Weight loss, bulging eyes, heat intolerance Cushing's syndrome is associated with hyper or hypo secretion of what hormone? Hypersecretion of cortisol Addison's disease is associated with hyper or hypo secretion of what hormone? Hyposecretion of cortisol Conn's disease is associated with hyper or hypo secretion of what hormone? Hypersecretion of aldosterone Pheochromocytomoa is associated with hyper or hypo secretion of what hormone? Hypersecretion of epinephrine/norepinephrine WHAT HORMONE: Most often used to help diagnose