T/F: the endocrine system influences almost every cell, organ, and function of the body.
true
What do endocrine problems generally result from?
too much or too little of a specific hormone
What is the endocrine system responsible for? (6)
- growth and development
- energy metabolism
- distribution of muscle,adipose tissue
- sexual development
- fluid and electrolyte balance
- inflammation and immune response
Where would the health history be obtained in relation to endocrine orders?
- energy level
- tolerance to heat, cold
- distribution of weight, fat, fluid
- secondary sexual characteristics;sexual dysfunction
- memory, concentration
- sleep patterns
- mood
T/F : Variations in temperature, heart rate and BP can occur with a variety of
,endocrine-related problems.
true
What are the physical characteristics present with endocrine changes? (8)
- facial hair in women assigned at birth
moon shaped face
buffalo hump
exophthalmos
edema
thin skin
central trunk obesity
enlargement of hands and feet
and
What is exophthalmos?
Bulging eyes
What diagnostic tests can be done for endocrine exams?
Blood test
Radioimmunoassay
Urinary tests
Stimulation and suppression test
Imaging studies
What is the thyroid gland?
The largest endocrine gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the lower neck anterior to the
, trachea
T/F: The thyroid gland has two lobes that are connected by the isthmus
true
What does thyroid hormones regulate?
cellular metabolism
What are the specific physiologic effects of thyroid function?
increased metabolic rate and O2 production, increased heart rate, force of contraction
and cardiac output, increased fat metabolism, inhibition of pituitary secretion
What are the 4 thyroid disorders?
- hypothyroidism
- hyperthyroidism
- thyroiditis
- thyroid tumors
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