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BIO124 Chapter 17 Endocrine Diseases

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  • What is the disease caused by adrenal gland insufficiency in producing corticosteroids?
    Addison's disease
  • Insufficient levels of TH (T3/T4) are associated with
    hypothyroidism.
  • What syndrome is caused by elevated cortisol levels over time?
    Cushing's syndrome
  • The autoimmune disease that causes the destruction of beta cells in the pancreas is
    Type 1 diabetes
  • Insulin resistance leading to elevate blood glucose levels is
    diabetes mellitus.
  • The autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland is
    Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
  • Insufficient ________ can cause a variety of symptoms including fatigue, reduced blood cells and feminization.
    testosterone
  • Hypotension triggers the release of _______ from the kidneys.
    EPO
  • What disorder is related to excess growth hormone in adults?
    acromegaly
  • Gigantism occurs in people that experience elevated levels of growth hormone ______ puberty.
    before, prior to
  • Hypertension can cause the release of _______ from the heart.
    ANP
  • Inadequate levels of growth hormone during development leads to
    pituitary dwarfism.
  • Low levels of _______ following menopause can lead to osteoporosis.
    estrogen