Endocrine System Flashcard

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Medical treatment designed to lower serum calcium levels is important in the management of: Cystitis, Nephrocalcinosis, Nephrosclerosis, Polycystic kidney disease

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Nephrocalcinosis

Front

Osteopenia is a term used to describe the radiographic appearance associated with a decrease in bone density and is associated with: Craniosynostoses, Osteopetrosis, Osteoporosis, Scoliosis

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Osteoporosis

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Metabolic actions of the endocrine system in response to changes in blood chemistry best defines ____________ stimuli.

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Humoral

Front

Corticosteroid production occurs in the: Adrenal cortex, Pancreas, Pineal gland, Thyroid gland

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Adrenal cortex

Front

α-cells in the pancreas produce:

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Glucagon

Front

Acromegaly is a condition resulting from disorder of the __________ gland.

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Pituitary

Front

Graves disease is associated with: Hyperthyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Hypoparathyroidism

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Hyperthyroidism

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Type 1 diabetes mellitus is most common in: Adults, Children

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Children

Front

Which disorder is characterized by the oversecretion of growth hormone in adulthood?

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Acromegaly