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disorders endocrine system
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Anatomy
12th Grade
01/20/2009

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excessive drowsiness, disrupted sleep patterns
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hypersecretion
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fertility difficulty
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hyposecretion
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proportions normal, max height= 4
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dwarfism
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8'9 tall
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gigantism
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hypersecretion of HGH after long bone growth is complete - lower jaw and ridges of eyebrows enlarge with hands/feet
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acromegaly
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FSH/ LH hypo- or hypersecretion
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sterility
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hyposecretion of ADh - excessive urination and thirst
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diabetes insipidus
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enlargement of thyroid gland due to insufficient iodine in diet; no feedback to shut off prodction since only peptide part of molecule is produced
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goiter
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early childhood hyposecretion of thyroxine caused by lack of TH stimulation; head and trunk about 1 1/2 times the length of legs; mental retardation, hair is scanty, skin is very dry
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cretinism
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hypothyroidism in adults, physical/ mental sluggishness, puffiness of face, fatigue, poor muscle tone, low body temo, obesity, dry skin
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myxedema
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oversecretion; high basal rate, intolerance of heat, rapid heartbeat, weight loss, nervous /agitated behavior, inability to relax.
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hyperthyroidism
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thyroid enlarges, eyes bulge
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grave's disease
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uncontrollable muscle spasms caused by low blood calcium levels; may cause death
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tetany
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causes massive bone destruction
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hyperparathyroidism
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hyposecretion of adrenal cortex
bronzed skin, muscle weakness and shock, hypoglycemia, lessened ability to cope with stress, suppressed immune system
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addison's disease
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hypersecretion of adrenal cortex caused by tumor in middle cortical area; " moon face" and " buffalo bump", high blood pressure. hyperglycemia, diabetes, weakening of bones, depressed immune system
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cushing's syndrome
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no insulin; blood sugar rises, dehydration, fats/proteins broken down for energy-weight loss, blood becomes acidic - may lead to coma or death
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diabetes mellitus
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type I - ?
type II
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juvenile and adult-onset
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located in the testes and ovaries
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sex hormones
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sterility , lacking physical development
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hyposecretion
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