Endocrine System Disorders Homework Questions

Endocrine System Disorders Homework Questions 1. List the functions of the endocrine system. 2. List the 7 hormones and their functions of the adenohypophysis. 3. List the 2 hormones and their functions of the neurohypophysis. 4. What role does the hypothalamus play in the regulation of pituitary hormone? 5. What is the function of thyroid hormone? 6. Where can thyroid receptors be found in the cell? 7. Which two types of thyroid hormone are secreted? Most of the T3 is derived from: 8. How does calcitonin maintain normal calcium plasma levels? 9. From which cells is calcitonin secreted? 10. What role does PTH play in maintaining normal plasma calcium levels? 11. List the hormones and their function of the adrenal cortex. 12. Match the hormone secreted and the zona of the adrenal cortex. 13. Which two hormones/NTs are released from the adrenal medulla? 14. What hormone is released from the pineal gland? What is its function? 15. List and describe the MEN syndromes. 16. List and describe the pituitary adenomas. 17. What diseases arise from the over production of pituitary hormones? 18. What treatment modality is utilized in the management of pituitary over secretion? 19. Describe panhypopituitarism. 20. Diabetes insipidus results from the decreased secretion of __________________. 21. Why are pregnant women susceptible to DI? 22. If a pituitary tumor is “silent” how can it still cause disease? 23. Describe the pathophysiology of Grave’s Disease. 24. List the classic S/S of Grave’s disease. 25. What treatment options are available for Grave’s disease? 26. List the potential causes of hypothyroidism. 27. List the S/S of hypothyroidism. 28. Why is the development of a goiter considered a non-specific sign? 29. Are benign or malignant thyroid neoplasms more common? 30. List and describe the four types of thyroid carcinomas. 31. What is the difference between primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism? 32. What is the primary cause of hyperparathyroidism? 33. Describe the clinical manifestations seen with hyperparathyroidism. 34. Describe the clinical manifestations seen with hypoparathyroidism. 35. Describe the pathophysiology of Kearns-Sayre Syndrome. 36. List and describe (clinical presentation, causes, etc.) the diseases resulting from hypersecretion of adrenal cortex hormones. 37. Hypercortisolism is also known as ______________________. 38. Hyperaldosteronism is also known as _____________________. 39. Describe the pathophysiology of Waterhouse-Friderichesen Syndrome. 40. Describe the presentation and causes of hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex hormones. 41. Hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex is also known as _________________________. 42. Neuroblastoma most often occurs in patients < ______________ years old. 43. Neuroblastomas most commonly arise in the _______________, but may also be seen in ____________________ * ______________________________. 44. Neuroblastomas are ______________ (malignant or benign). 45. Pheochromocytomas are a cause of surgically treated ___________________. 46. Pheochromocytomas are most often seen as a part of various syndromes such as: 47. Distinguish between Cushing’s Syndrome and Cushing’s disease. 48. SIADH S/S include: 49. C/C DeQuervain’s thyroiditis, Grave’s disease, and hypothyroidism.