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Endocrine System
Cushing Syndrome:
Hypersecretion of cortisol from adrenal cortex Weight gain, moon-like facies, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis
Hyperthyroidism:
Excessive production of thyroxine by thyroid gland AKA: Graves disease Increased metabolism:
Tachycardia Weight loss Tremor Perspiration Hair loss exopthalmia
Type 2:
Inability to produce enough insulin Insulin resistance Adult onset Treated with oral antihypoglycemics and life-style changes
Endocrine System:
Tests and Procedures
Computed Tomography:
Cross-section X-Ray
Exophthalmometry:
Measurement of protrusion of eyeball
Thyroid scans:
Radioactive contrast is administered and then taken up by thyroid gland Nuclear scan produces image of gland to demonstrate presence of tumors and nodules
References
References:
Chabner: D, Medical Terminology: A Short Course Fils, V.