Endocrine Jeopardy Notes: Test 3

Question 1

Cushings Syndrome/ Hyperadrenalism

Answer 1

Pathological condition resulting from excess adrenocortical hormones.
Signs and Symptoms:
Changed body habits, hypertension, vulnerability to infection.

Question 2

Myxedema/ Hypothyroidism

Answer 2

Creates low metabolic state and reflects poor organ function.
Signs and symptoms:
Low body temp and cold intolerance
Fatigue
Slow mental function (lethargy)
Constipation
Decreased appetite w/ weight gain

Question 3

Gluconeogenesis

Answer 3

Insufficiency of insulin production that causes decreased glucose intracellularly. Stimulates fats and proteins to break down through the liver.
Definiton: Conversion of protein and fat to form glucose. Balance process in homeostasis.

Question 4

Thyrotoxicosis

Answer 4

Prolonged exposure to excess thyroid hormones. Often caused by Graves Disease.

Question 5

Graves Disease

Answer 5

Endocrine disorder 
Signs and symptoms:
Excess thyroid hormones
Agitation
Emotional Changeability
Insomnia
Poor Heat tolerance
Weight Loss
Weakness
Dyspnea
Tachycardia
Onset of A-fibin severe cases

Question 6

Addisons Disease

Answer 6

Adrenocortical insuffiecney
Signs and Symptoms:
Weakness
Fatigue
Weight Loss
Hyperpigmentation
Addisonian Crisis:
Form of shock characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalance