A &P 2 Chapter 18 Matching on diseases

gynecomastia

abnormal enlargement of the breast in a male.

hypoaldosteronism

abnormally low serum levels of aldosterone, a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal gland. ********** nearly always arises as a result of disorders in which the adrenal glands are destroyed. However, there does exist a disease in which defective aldosterone synthesis and secretion from the zona glomerulosa in the adrenal gland occur in the presence of otherwise normal adrenocortical function.

Cushing's disease,

condition caused by the over secretion of adrenal steroids.

diabetes mellitus

disorder characterized by polyuria (excessive urination) and glycosuria (glucose in the urine.) most commonly due to the inadequate production of the diminished sensitivity to insulin with a resulting increase of blood glucose levels.

diabetes insipidus

disorder of the pituitary gland characterized by polyruia (excessive urination) and polydipsia (excessive thirst) that results from inadequate production of antidiuretic hormone

hypothyroidism

is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain important hormones.

hyperthyroidism,

is a condition in which your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. ***** can accelerate your body's metabolism significantly, causing sudden weight loss, a rapid or irregular heartbeat, sweating, and nervousness or irritability.

aldosteronism,

is a type of hormonal disorder that leads to high blood pressure. Your adrenal glands produce a number of essential hormones. One of these is aldosterone, which balances sodium and potassium in your blood. your adrenal glands produce too much *****, causing you to lose potassium and retain sodium. The excess sodium in turn holds onto water, increasing your blood volume and blood pressure.

hyperparathyroidism

is an excess of parathyroid hormone in the bloodstream due to overactivity of one or more of the body's four parathyroid glands. These glands are about the size of a grain of rice and are located in your neck.

hypoparathyroidism,

is an uncommon condition in which your body secretes abnormally low levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH). PTH plays a key role in regulating and maintaining a balance of your body's levels of two minerals — calcium and phosphorus.

pituitary growth failure (there was not much i could find on this)

retarded growth, abnormal fat distribution, low blood glucose hours after meal.

acromegaly,

A condition cause by a over production of growth hormones in adults, characterized by a thickening of bones and enlargement of cartilages and other soft tissues

Addison's disease

A condition resulting from hyposecretion of glucoccorticoids; characterized by lethargy, weakness, hypertension, and increased skin pigmentation.

adrenogenital syndrome,

A group of disorders caused by adrenocortical hyperplasia or malignant tumors, resulting in abnormal secretion of adrenocortical hormones and characterized by masculinization of women, feminization of men, or precocious sexual development in children.

diabetes mellitus

• Type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes • Is the most common form of diabetes mellitus • Most people with this form of diabetes produce normal amounts of insulin, at least initially, but their tissues do not respond properly, a condition known as insulin resistance • Type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetes • Is characterized by inadequate insulin production by the pancreatic beta cells • Persons with type 1 diabetes require insulin to live and usually require multiple injections daily, or continuous infusion through an insulin pump or other device • This form of diabetes accounts for only around 5-10 percent of cases; it often develops in childhood