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Endocrine System

Endocrine System
31 questions • 1 y ago
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  • 1

    • Target tissues: Most • Functions: stimulates growth of bones, muscles, and organs

    Growth hormone

  • 2

    • Overproduction of GH (Childhood)

    Gigantism

  • 3

    • Hyposecretion of GH (Adulthood)

    Acromegaly

  • 4

    • Target tissues: Thyroid gland • Functions: ◦ Regulates thyroid gland secretions ◦ May contribute to the evaluation of infertility

    Thyroid-stimulating hormone

  • 5

    • Target Tissue: Ovaries • Function: Promotes ovulation and progesterone production.

    Luteinizing hormone (female)

  • 6

    • Target Tissue: Testes • Function: Sperm production and testosterone.

    Luteinizing hormone (male)

  • 7

    • Target Tissue: Follicles in ovaries • Function: Follicle maturation and estrogen secretion.

    Follicle-stimulating hormone

  • 8

    • Target Tissue: Seminiferous tubules • Function: Sperm production

    Follicle-stimulating hormone (male)

  • 9

    • Target tissues: Mammary glands and ovaries • Functions: Milk production

    Prolactin

  • 10

    • Target tissues: Kidneys • Functions: Maintain osmotic homeostasis by regulating and conserving water.

    Antidiuretic hormone

  • 11

    • Target tissue: Uterus • Functions: ◦ Increase uterine contractions during labor ◦ Ejection of breast milk

    Oxytocin

  • 12

    • Target Tissues: Most • Functions: Regulates metabolic rates and is needed for growth

    Thyroid hormone

  • 13

    Excess production of thyroid hormone.

    Hyperthyroidism

  • 14

    Decreased production of thyroid hormone.

    Hypothyroidism

  • 15

    • Target tissues: Bones • Functions: Secreted when blood Ca²⁺ levels are high, inhibits reabsorption of Ca.

    Calcitonin

  • 16

    • Target tissues: Bones and kidneys • Functions: Regulates blood Ca²⁺ levels (More than calcitonin

    Parathyroid hormone

  • 17

    • Target tissues: Heart, blood vessels, liver, fat cells • Functions: Released as part of fight/flight response.

    Epinephrine

  • 18

    •Type of mineral: Corticoids • Target tissues: Kidneys • Functions: • Causes Na⁺ and H₂O to be retained and K⁺ to be secreted, indirectly involved with blood pressure and blood volume.

    Aldosterone

  • 19

    • Type of glucocorticoids • Target tissues: Most • Functions: ◦ Increases breakdown of fat and protein for energy uses ◦ Reduces inflammatory and immune responses.

    Cortisol

  • 20

    Increased serum cortisol, cortisol lacks diurnal variation.

    Cushing syndrome

  • 21

    • Target tissues: Most • Functions: ◦ Males: Secondary sexual characteristics ◦ Females: Sex drive

    Androgen

  • 22

    • Uptake of glucose into the cell

    Insulin

  • 23

    Secreted by beta cells of pancreatic islet.

    Hypoglycemic

  • 24

    • Functions: ◦ Regulates blood glucose levels. ◦ After a meal, glucose levels are high and insulin is secreted. ◦ Extra glucose is stored in the form of glycogen

    Pancreas

  • 25

    • Target tissues: Liver • Hyperglycemic: Secreted by alpha cells of pancreatic islet. • Functions: ◦ Regulates blood glucose levels ◦ Between meals, glucose levels drop and it is secreted.

    Glucagon

  • 26

    • Target tissues: Most • Functions: Aid in sperm and reproductive organ development and functio

    Testosterone

  • 27

    XXY Syndrome

    Klinefelter’s syndrome

  • 28

    • Target tissues: Most Funcions: Involved in uterine and mammary gland development and menstrual cycle.

    Estrogen

  • 29

    • Target tissues: Immune system tissues Functions: Promotes immune system development and function.

    Thymosin

  • 30

    • Target tissues: Hypothalamus • Function: ◦ Plays a role in onset of puberty and controls circadian rhythms. ◦ Light affects its function. ◦ Affects sleep-wake cycles

    Melatonin

  • 31

    • Marker of ovulation in women

    Progesterone

  • Medical Terminology (Abbreviations)

    Medical Terminology (Abbreviations)

    Anonymous · 19 questions · 1 y ago

    Medical Terminology (Abbreviations)

    Medical Terminology (Abbreviations)

    19 questions • 1 y ago
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    Medical Terminology (Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes)

    Medical Terminology (Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes)

    Anonymous · 36 questions · 1 y ago

    Medical Terminology (Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes)

    Medical Terminology (Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes)

    36 questions • 1 y ago
    Anonymous

    (HES 029) Module 4

    (HES 029) Module 4

    Anonymous · 100 questions · 1 y ago

    (HES 029) Module 4

    (HES 029) Module 4

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    (HES 029) Module 4 Part 2

    (HES 029) Module 4 Part 2

    Anonymous · 43 questions · 1 y ago

    (HES 029) Module 4 Part 2

    (HES 029) Module 4 Part 2

    43 questions • 1 y ago
    Anonymous

    Timeline

    Timeline

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    Timeline

    Timeline

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    Muscular System Anatomy

    Muscular System Anatomy

    Anonymous · 56 questions · 1 y ago

    Muscular System Anatomy

    Muscular System Anatomy

    56 questions • 1 y ago
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    Anaphy Chap 1

    Anaphy Chap 1

    Anonymous · 65 questions · 1 y ago

    Anaphy Chap 1

    Anaphy Chap 1

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    4 mnemonics

    4 mnemonics

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    4 mnemonics

    4 mnemonics

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    pmls

    pmls

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    pmls

    pmls

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    pmls 9

    pmls 9

    Anonymous · 28 questions · 1 y ago

    pmls 9

    pmls 9

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    Arteries of Head and Neck

    Arteries of Head and Neck

    Anonymous · 5 questions · 1 y ago

    Arteries of Head and Neck

    Arteries of Head and Neck

    5 questions • 1 y ago
    Anonymous

    Module 8 Anaphy

    Module 8 Anaphy

    Anonymous · 66 questions · 1 y ago

    Module 8 Anaphy

    Module 8 Anaphy

    66 questions • 1 y ago
    Anonymous

    Chapter 15 Respiratory System

    Chapter 15 Respiratory System

    Anonymous · 100 questions · 1 y ago

    Chapter 15 Respiratory System

    Chapter 15 Respiratory System

    100 questions • 1 y ago
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    M#17 Quality Assurance and Quality Control

    M#17 Quality Assurance and Quality Control

    Anonymous · 62 questions · 1 y ago

    M#17 Quality Assurance and Quality Control

    M#17 Quality Assurance and Quality Control

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    (HES 029) Module 4

    (HES 029) Module 4

    Anonymous · 100 questions · 1 y ago

    (HES 029) Module 4

    (HES 029) Module 4

    100 questions • 1 y ago
    Anonymous

    M#18 Philippine Association of Medical Technologist, INC.

    M#18 Philippine Association of Medical Technologist, INC.

    Anonymous · 22 questions · 1 y ago

    M#18 Philippine Association of Medical Technologist, INC.

    M#18 Philippine Association of Medical Technologist, INC.

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    M#18 Philippine Association of Medical Technologist, INC. (Abbreviations)

    M#18 Philippine Association of Medical Technologist, INC. (Abbreviations)

    Anonymous · 14 questions · 1 y ago

    M#18 Philippine Association of Medical Technologist, INC. (Abbreviations)

    M#18 Philippine Association of Medical Technologist, INC. (Abbreviations)

    14 questions • 1 y ago
    Anonymous

    Chapter 15 Respiratory System (Part 2)

    Chapter 15 Respiratory System (Part 2)

    Anonymous · 11 questions · 1 y ago

    Chapter 15 Respiratory System (Part 2)

    Chapter 15 Respiratory System (Part 2)

    11 questions • 1 y ago
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    Chapter 16 Digestive System

    Chapter 16 Digestive System

    Anonymous · 44 questions · 1 y ago

    Chapter 16 Digestive System

    Chapter 16 Digestive System

    44 questions • 1 y ago
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    Module #1 Basic Medical Terminology

    Module #1 Basic Medical Terminology

    Anonymous · 29 questions · 1 y ago

    Module #1 Basic Medical Terminology

    Module #1 Basic Medical Terminology

    29 questions • 1 y ago
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    Module #2: The Clinical Laboratory

    Module #2: The Clinical Laboratory

    Anonymous · 34 questions · 1 y ago

    Module #2: The Clinical Laboratory

    Module #2: The Clinical Laboratory

    34 questions • 1 y ago
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    Module #3 Laboratory Safety and Infection

    Module #3 Laboratory Safety and Infection

    Anonymous · 60 questions · 1 y ago

    Module #3 Laboratory Safety and Infection

    Module #3 Laboratory Safety and Infection

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    Module #4: Microorganisms in a Laboratory Setting

    Module #4: Microorganisms in a Laboratory Setting

    Anonymous · 61 questions · 1 y ago

    Module #4: Microorganisms in a Laboratory Setting

    Module #4: Microorganisms in a Laboratory Setting

    61 questions • 1 y ago
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    Module #5: Laboratory Equipment

    Module #5: Laboratory Equipment

    Anonymous · 54 questions · 1 y ago

    Module #5: Laboratory Equipment

    Module #5: Laboratory Equipment

    54 questions • 1 y ago
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    Compound Microscope Labeling

    Compound Microscope Labeling

    Anonymous · 12 questions · 1 y ago

    Compound Microscope Labeling

    Compound Microscope Labeling

    12 questions • 1 y ago
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    Module #11: Circulatory System

    Module #11: Circulatory System

    Anonymous · 38 questions · 1 y ago

    Module #11: Circulatory System

    Module #11: Circulatory System

    38 questions • 1 y ago
    Anonymous

    M#15-17

    M#15-17

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    M#15-17

    M#15-17

    33 questions • 5 mo ago
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    M#22

    M#22

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    M#22

    M#22

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    M#20

    M#20

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    M#20

    M#20

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    M#21

    M#21

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    M#21

    M#21

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    P3 Q2&3

    P3 Q2&3

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    P3 Q2&3

    P3 Q2&3

    50 questions • 4 mo ago
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    The 20 common, naturally occuring Amino Acids

    The 20 common, naturally occuring Amino Acids

    Anonymous · 41 questions · 4 mo ago

    The 20 common, naturally occuring Amino Acids

    The 20 common, naturally occuring Amino Acids

    41 questions • 4 mo ago
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    Module 1: Introduction & Brief History

    Module 1: Introduction & Brief History

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    Module 1: Introduction & Brief History

    Module 1: Introduction & Brief History

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    Module 1: Four Major Subdivisions, Genetics as a Career, Exploring a Genetics Lab, Sorting through Jobs in Genetics

    Module 1: Four Major Subdivisions, Genetics as a Career, Exploring a Genetics Lab, Sorting through Jobs in Genetics

    Anonymous · 63 questions · 3 mo ago

    Module 1: Four Major Subdivisions, Genetics as a Career, Exploring a Genetics Lab, Sorting through Jobs in Genetics

    Module 1: Four Major Subdivisions, Genetics as a Career, Exploring a Genetics Lab, Sorting through Jobs in Genetics

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    Module 1: Terminologies

    Module 1: Terminologies

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    Module 1: Terminologies

    Module 1: Terminologies

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    Module 2: Introduction, Cell Parts

    Module 2: Introduction, Cell Parts

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    Module 2: Introduction, Cell Parts

    Module 2: Introduction, Cell Parts

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    M#2: History of Medical Technology

    M#2: History of Medical Technology

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    M#2: History of Medical Technology

    M#2: History of Medical Technology

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    Module 1

    Module 1

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    Module 1

    Module 1

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    Module 2

    Module 2

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    Module 2

    Module 2

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    Module 3

    Module 3

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    Module 3

    Module 3

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    Module 3

    Module 3

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    Module 3

    Module 3

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    M#3

    M#3

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    M#3

    M#3

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    M#4: RA 5527 - The Medical Technology Law

    M#4: RA 5527 - The Medical Technology Law

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    M#4: RA 5527 - The Medical Technology Law

    M#4: RA 5527 - The Medical Technology Law

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    M#5: Principles of Leadership

    M#5: Principles of Leadership

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    M#5: Principles of Leadership

    M#5: Principles of Leadership

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    Amino Acid Structure/Diagram

    Amino Acid Structure/Diagram

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    Amino Acid Structure/Diagram

    Amino Acid Structure/Diagram

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    M#5 Section and Title

    M#5 Section and Title

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    M#5 Section and Title

    M#5 Section and Title

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    M#5 Section and Title v2

    M#5 Section and Title v2

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    M#5 Section and Title v2

    M#5 Section and Title v2

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    M#4 Proteins

    M#4 Proteins

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    M#4 Proteins

    M#4 Proteins

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    Question list

  • 1

    • Target tissues: Most • Functions: stimulates growth of bones, muscles, and organs

    Growth hormone

  • 2

    • Overproduction of GH (Childhood)

    Gigantism

  • 3

    • Hyposecretion of GH (Adulthood)

    Acromegaly

  • 4

    • Target tissues: Thyroid gland • Functions: ◦ Regulates thyroid gland secretions ◦ May contribute to the evaluation of infertility

    Thyroid-stimulating hormone

  • 5

    • Target Tissue: Ovaries • Function: Promotes ovulation and progesterone production.

    Luteinizing hormone (female)

  • 6

    • Target Tissue: Testes • Function: Sperm production and testosterone.

    Luteinizing hormone (male)

  • 7

    • Target Tissue: Follicles in ovaries • Function: Follicle maturation and estrogen secretion.

    Follicle-stimulating hormone

  • 8

    • Target Tissue: Seminiferous tubules • Function: Sperm production

    Follicle-stimulating hormone (male)

  • 9

    • Target tissues: Mammary glands and ovaries • Functions: Milk production

    Prolactin

  • 10

    • Target tissues: Kidneys • Functions: Maintain osmotic homeostasis by regulating and conserving water.

    Antidiuretic hormone

  • 11

    • Target tissue: Uterus • Functions: ◦ Increase uterine contractions during labor ◦ Ejection of breast milk

    Oxytocin

  • 12

    • Target Tissues: Most • Functions: Regulates metabolic rates and is needed for growth

    Thyroid hormone

  • 13

    Excess production of thyroid hormone.

    Hyperthyroidism

  • 14

    Decreased production of thyroid hormone.

    Hypothyroidism

  • 15

    • Target tissues: Bones • Functions: Secreted when blood Ca²⁺ levels are high, inhibits reabsorption of Ca.

    Calcitonin

  • 16

    • Target tissues: Bones and kidneys • Functions: Regulates blood Ca²⁺ levels (More than calcitonin

    Parathyroid hormone

  • 17

    • Target tissues: Heart, blood vessels, liver, fat cells • Functions: Released as part of fight/flight response.

    Epinephrine

  • 18

    •Type of mineral: Corticoids • Target tissues: Kidneys • Functions: • Causes Na⁺ and H₂O to be retained and K⁺ to be secreted, indirectly involved with blood pressure and blood volume.

    Aldosterone

  • 19

    • Type of glucocorticoids • Target tissues: Most • Functions: ◦ Increases breakdown of fat and protein for energy uses ◦ Reduces inflammatory and immune responses.

    Cortisol

  • 20

    Increased serum cortisol, cortisol lacks diurnal variation.

    Cushing syndrome

  • 21

    • Target tissues: Most • Functions: ◦ Males: Secondary sexual characteristics ◦ Females: Sex drive

    Androgen

  • 22

    • Uptake of glucose into the cell

    Insulin

  • 23

    Secreted by beta cells of pancreatic islet.

    Hypoglycemic

  • 24

    • Functions: ◦ Regulates blood glucose levels. ◦ After a meal, glucose levels are high and insulin is secreted. ◦ Extra glucose is stored in the form of glycogen

    Pancreas

  • 25

    • Target tissues: Liver • Hyperglycemic: Secreted by alpha cells of pancreatic islet. • Functions: ◦ Regulates blood glucose levels ◦ Between meals, glucose levels drop and it is secreted.

    Glucagon

  • 26

    • Target tissues: Most • Functions: Aid in sperm and reproductive organ development and functio

    Testosterone

  • 27

    XXY Syndrome

    Klinefelter’s syndrome

  • 28

    • Target tissues: Most Funcions: Involved in uterine and mammary gland development and menstrual cycle.

    Estrogen

  • 29

    • Target tissues: Immune system tissues Functions: Promotes immune system development and function.

    Thymosin

  • 30

    • Target tissues: Hypothalamus • Function: ◦ Plays a role in onset of puberty and controls circadian rhythms. ◦ Light affects its function. ◦ Affects sleep-wake cycles

    Melatonin

  • 31

    • Marker of ovulation in women

    Progesterone