Lab 7 P.Q

Which two hormones produced by the adrenal medulla can also act as neurotransmitters?

E and NE

Diabetes associated with pregnancy is called _______________ diabetes.

gestational

Certain medications can cause drug-induced diabetes. It is most commonly associate with a group of drugs called ______________, that function to decrease inflammation in the body.

glucocorticoids

When blood sugar levels are elevated, what specific sugar molecule is being referring to?

glucose

High blood sugar levels in the blood is also known as _______________.

hyperglycemia

The hormone ADH is produced by the ________ and is released from the ________.

hypothalamus; posterior pituitary

The hypothalamus regulates the release of anterior pituitary hormones by releasing certain _________ and __________ hormones.

inhibiting; releasing

Name two hormones produced by pancreatic islets that play a critical role in blood glucose homeostasis.

insulin and glucagon

The hormone ADH affects the target organ, the ___________, while the hormone ACTH affects the target organ, the _________.

kidney; adrenal cortex

The production of T3 and T4 depends upon two molecules. What molecule is supplied by thyroglobulin?

tyrosine

Which of the following endocrine malfunction is NOT correctly paired to the condition it produces?

underproduction of insulin- diabetes insipidus

The underproduction of glucocorticoids (GCs) is the cause of _____________ and the overproduction of GCs is the cause of ______________.

Addison disease/Cushing disease

The type of diabetes associated with inadequate production of insulin due an autoimmune disorder and usually develops in children and young adults is called

Type I diabetes mellitus

The overproduction of GH is the cause of ___________, and the overproduction of _________ and _________ causes pheochromocytoma.

acromegaly, E and NE

Mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens are produced by the ___________.

adrenal cortex

TSH is produced by the ____________, and ACTH is produced by the ____________.

anterior pituitary/anterior pituitary