This comprehensive fact sheet summarizes everything there is to know about the endocrine system.
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[...] Urine Test - (24-hour urine collection) measure amount of hormones excreted by kidneys. 4. Stimulation Test- determine how an endocrine gland responds to the administration of stimulating hormones that are normally produced or released by the hypothalamus or pituitary glands. 5. Suppression Test - determine whether negative feedback mechanism that normally control secretion of hormone from the hypothalamus or pituitary gland are intact. 6. Imaging Studies - MRI - CT-Scan - PET -positron emission tomography - DEXA -Dual Energy Xray Absorptiometry 7. [...]
[...] Endocrine System - Nursing Care of At Risk and Sick Adult Clients with Acute and Chronic Alterations in Metabolism ENDOCRINE SYSTEM NURSING CARE OF AT RISK AND SICK ADULT CLIENTS WITH ACUTE AND CHRONIC ALTERATIONS IN METABOLISM THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN: - Growth & development - Metabolism of energy - Muscle& adipose tissue distribution - Sexual development - Fluid & electrolyte balance - Inflammation & immune system response. - Involves release of chemical substances--hormones FUNCTIONS OF HORMONES - Mediates the complex phenomenon of growth - Hormone secreted by endocrine glands regulates most of the bodily functions - Hormones are also mediator of nervous system - Regulator of the internal environment to maintain homeostasis CLASSIFICATION OF GLANDS ENDOCRINE GLANDS - Also known as "Ductless glands" - Composed of secretory cells known as ACINI - Secretion of hormones is direct into the blood stream ? [...]
[...] Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone (TRH) ANTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND (also known as Adenohypophysis) - "The Master Gland" ? Growth Hormone ? Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) ? Prolactin ? Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) ? Luteinizing Hormone ? Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) POSTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND (also known as Neurohypophysis) - Oxytocin - Anti-diuretic Hormone (Vasopressin) ADRENAL GLAND (also known as Suprarenal Gland) - Adrenal Cortex ? Zona Glomerulosa - secretes Mineral corticoid (Aldosterone) ? Zona Fasciculata - secretes Glucocorticoid (Cortisol) ? Zona Reticularis - secretes Androgen ? [...]
[...] Length of time patient experiences the changes ? Does it affect the ADL? ? Does it affect self-perception? 2. PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT - CHECK VITAL SIGNS - Do head to toes P.A. ? Appearance of facial hair in women? ? "Moon face" ? Buffalo hump ? Exophalmos ? Edema ? Thinning of skin ? Obesity of the trunk ? [...]
[...] Increase blood sugar level by stimulating glycogenolysis and glyconeogenesis - Insulin - secreted by the Beta cells. Decrease blood sugar level by facilitating glucose transport across the cell membrane. - Somatostatin - delays intestinal absorption of glucose - Pancreatic Polypeptide GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT - Gastrin - stimulates secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach - Cholecystokinin - stimulates release of pancreatic secretion - Secretin - for gallbladder contraction and release of pancreatic enzymes KIDNEY - 1,25- Dihydroxyvitamin D - stimulates calcium absorption from the intestine - Erythropoietin - for Eryhthrocytes production - Renin - activates renin-angiotensin- aldosterone system TESTES - Testosterone - secreted by the Seminiferous Tubule, promote secondary sexual characteristics in male. [...]
