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The Endocrine System Notes
The Endocrine System Notes
• It secretes a hormone called melatonin, which may • The adrenal glands are triangular-shaped glands
help regulate the wake-sleep cycle of the body. located on top of each kidney.
• located at the base of the brain beneath the • The outer part is called the adrenal cortex, and the
hypothalamus and is no larger than a pea. inner part is called the adrenal medulla.
B. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) • In females, the ovaries, located on both sides of the
uterus, produce estrogen and progesterone as well
• Stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid as eggs.
hormones
9. Pancreas
C. Adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH)
• The pancreas is an elongated organ located toward
• Stimulates the adrenal gland to produce several the back of the abdomen behind the stomach.
related steroid hormones
• The pancreas has digestive and hormonal functions.
D. and E. Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating One part of the pancreas, the exocrine pancreas,
hormone (FSH) secretes digestive enzymes.
• The other part of the pancreas, the endocrine • Thyroid gland
pancreas, secretes hormones called insulin and
glucagon. • Parathyroid gland
• Pancreas
• These hormones regulate the level of glucose (sugar)
in the blood. Endocrine Changes Associated with Aging
Assessment of the Endocrine System • Increased antidiuretic hormone
Anatomy and Physiology Review • Decreased ovarian function
• Hypothalamus • Decreased glucose tolerance
• Pituitary glands • Decreased peripheral metabolism
• Gonads Assessment Techniques
• Adrenal glands
• Exophthalmos
• Sexual Dysfunction • Promote fluid balance and monitor for fluid deficit.
• Water metabolism problem caused by an antidiuretic • Give cortisol and aldosterone replacement therapy.
hormone deficiency
Adrenal Gland Hyperfunction
• Diabetes insipidus is classified as:
• Cushing’s syndrome
– Nephrogenic
• Pheochromocytoma
– Primary
Clinical manifestations:
– Secondary
• buffalo hump, enlarged trunk, acne, muscle wasting,
– Drug-related weakness
• Water is retained, resulting in hyponatremia – Surgery when potassium levels are normal
(decreased serum sodium level).
– Drugs to increase potassium levels
Interventions
– Glucocorticoid replacement to prevent
• Fluid restriction adrenal crisis
– Decreased body hair Interventions for Clients with Problems of the Thyroid
and Parathyroid Glands
– Hypoglycemia
Hyperthyroidism
Thyrotoxicosis Ineffective Breathing Pattern
Myxedema coma a rare, serious complication Parathyroid glands: calcium and phosphate balance
(Continued)
Hypoparathyroidism
Iatrogenic hypoparathyroidism
Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism
Hypomagnesemia