HEALTH SCIENCE 1 ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Label the endocrine glands. Pituitary Thyroid Parathyroid Thymus Adrenal Pancreas Testes Ovaries Pineal Match the medical term with definition. adreno- adrenal gland gly- sugar -gnosis knowledge orch- testes -stasis standing still Which gland of the endocrine system is the size of a grape, located at the base of the brain, and divided into two lobes? Parathyroid gland Pituitary gland Thymus gland Adrenal gland The _ gland is a butterfly-shaped mass of tissue located on either side of the larynx and over the trachea. thyroid Which gland is both an endocrine gland and lymphatic organ, located behind the sternum and begins to disappear at puberty? Pituitary gland Thymus gland Thyroid gland Testes I control how "sweet" you are. I keep your blood sugar within normal limits. If your blood sugar is too high I produce insulin, and if it's too low, I produce glucagon. I also play a role in the digestive process. Who am I? Pancreas A chicken and I have a lot in common. We both produce eggs. I also stimulate the development of breasts and pubic hair. I want that egg to have a good cushion, so I help make a lining of the uterus. Who am I? Ovaries There are two of me in your body and I have two parts. I help keep your electrolytes balanced by deciding how much sodium and potassium your body needs. I also play a role in pain control. I am a good friend of the sympathetic system. I help you decide whether to "fight, fight or freeze". Who am I? Adrenal Match the hormones to their function. Vasopressin Converts to ADH Luteinizing Hormone Stimulates ovulation Prolactin Breast and milk production Calcitonin Prevents hypercalcemia Thyroxine Metabolism rate Insulin Carbohydrate metabolism Parathormone Prevents hypocalcemia Testosterone Male secondary sex hormones Hyperfunction of the Pituitary gland during pre-adolescense leads to what condition? Acromegaly Dwarfism Gigantism Addison's disease Mary is suffering from dry, itchy skin; dry and brittle hair; constipation and muscle cramps at night. She reports to you "It seems like everything is slowing down". Mary is most likely suffering from: Diabetes Mellitis Tetany Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Match the disorder with the gland effected, hormone involved, symptoms and treatment. Diabetes Mellitus (Type II) Insulin Pancreas Feelings of being tired Frequent urination (at night) Hypothyroidism Thyroid gland Thyroxine Daily medication for life Low energy Constipation Acromegaly Growth hormone Over-development of bones in face, hands and feet Severe headaches Medication and radiation therapy Pituitary Cushing's Syndrome Adrenal gland Glucocorticoid High blood pressure bruise easy Surgical removal of tumor The gland that governs the production of lymphoid cells is the: thymus thyroid pituitary parathyroid When you arrive at the clinic, a patient calls to you. He is near hysteria; he tells you he is experiencing heart palpitations and feels like he is "jumping out of his skin". You check his records and note that this patient has been on thyroid medication. Explain to the patient what you think may be the cause of his symptoms and what action should be taken. Use the internet for your search on Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) and hypothyroidism.