Eye Problems Caused by Severe Conditions

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What is the primary function of hormones in the body?

To regulate body temperature

To act as chemical messengers (correct)

To transmit nerve impulses

To provide energy for the body

Which of the following hormones is classified as a peptide?

Growth hormone (correct)

Epinephrine

Thyroid hormone

Testosterone

What is a complication of thyroid eye disease?

Goiter

Hyperthyroidism

Paralysis of extraocular muscles (correct)

Thyroid storm

What is the primary role of the liver in hormone regulation?

To metabolize and inactivate hormones Signup and view all the answers

What is a precipitating factor for thyroid storm?

Infection Signup and view all the answers

What is a manifestation of thyroid storm?

Very high fever Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of hormone regulation in the body?

Negative feedback loop Signup and view all the answers

Why is aspirin contraindicated in thyroid storm?

It increases the level of free thyroid hormones Signup and view all the answers

What happens to blood glucose levels when insulin secretion is inhibited?

They increase Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a lack of negative feedback inhibition on hormonal release?

Excessive hormone production Signup and view all the answers

What is goiter?

An enlarged thyroid gland Signup and view all the answers

How do water-soluble hormones circulate in the bloodstream?

In free form Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between goiter and thyroid function?

Goiter says nothing about thyroid function Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland?

Prolonged elevation of TSH Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of endocrine glands?

To release hormones into the circulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for thyroid storm?

Cooling, beta blockers, and glucocorticoids Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe hormones that bind to a receptor?

First messenger Signup and view all the answers

What is the process in which hormones bind to receptors, activating enzymes that produce second messengers?

Signal transduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of signal transduction?

Activation of intracellular enzymes Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of second messengers?

To link the hormone to the inside of the cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the hypothalamus?

Floor and lateral walls of the third ventricle Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis?

To integrate the activity of the autonomic nervous system and endocrine glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland?

A stalk Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the posterior pituitary gland?

To store and release hormones from hypothalamic neurons Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a goiter to be associated with normal thyroid function?

Stimulation of the gland by other antibodies Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of goiter in developing nations?

Iodine deficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of hypothyroidism due to autoimmune disorder?

Hashimoto's thyroiditis Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of subacute thyroiditis?

2-4 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of postpartum thyroiditis?

It occurs within 6 months of delivery Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical ratio of women to men affected by Hashimoto's thyroiditis?

5:1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical age group affected by Hashimoto's thyroiditis?

Middle-aged women Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical manifestation of Hashimoto's thyroiditis at onset?

Goiter Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of myxedema coma?

Overuse of narcotics and sedatives in hypothyroid individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of untreated congenital hypothyroidism?

Cretinism Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of alpha cells in the islets of Langerhans?

Produce glucagon to increase glucose levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a syndrome characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and other disturbances of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism?

Diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of treatment started before 6 weeks of age in congenital hypothyroidism?

Normal intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of beta cells in the islets of Langerhans?

Produce insulin to decrease glucose levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of myxedema?

Non-pitting edema caused by increased mucopolysaccharide Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of delta cells in the islets of Langerhans?

Produce somatostatin to stimulate insulin or glucagon Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hormones and Their Classification

Hormones are chemical messengers that exert their action on a specific target
Classified into four main categories based on their structure:
- Amines and amino acids (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine, thyroid, dopamine)
- Peptides and glycoproteins (e.g., growth hormone, thyrotropin-releasing hormone, insulin)
- Steroids (e.g., derivatives of cholesterol, sex hormones such as estrogens and testosterones)
- Fatty acid derivatives (e.g., arachidonic acid, leukotrienes, prostaglandins)

General Characteristics of Hormones

Have specific rates and rhythms of secretion
Affect only cells with appropriate receptors
Liver metabolizes hormones, making them more water-soluble for excretion by the kidneys
Operate within a feedback system

Negative Feedback Mechanism

Most hormone control in the body operates by negative feedback
Similar to a thermostat on a heating system
When the monitored value decreases below the set point, the feedback mechanism causes the value to increase
When the monitored value is increased above the set point, the feedback mechanism causes it to decrease
Example: negative feedback system that controls blood glucose levels

Hormone Release and Circulation

Hormones are released into the circulation by endocrine glands
Water-soluble hormones circulate in the bloodstream in free forms (unbound)
Can cause severe eye problems, including paralysis of extraocular muscles, involvement of optic nerve, and corneal ulcerations

Thyroid Storm

An extreme and life-threatening form of thyrotoxicosis
Occurs in individuals with undiagnosed or partially treated severe hyperthyroidism
Precipitated by stress, infection, diabetic ketoacidosis, or manipulation of the gland during surgical removal
Manifestations: very high fever, extreme cardiovascular effects, severe central nervous system effects, and high mortality
Treatment: cooling, beta blockers, glucocorticoids to correct relative adrenal insufficiency

Goiter and Thyroid Function

Goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland
Goiter only describes the size of the gland and says nothing about thyroid function
Diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland caused by prolonged elevation of TSH, seen in hypothyroidism
Hormone binding to a receptor is referred to as a first messenger, which sets off the next step in the "cascade" to activate signal transduction

Signal Transduction

Process in which hormones are communicated into the cell
Binding of hormone to receptor activates the receptor through enzymes, producing a "second messenger"
The end result is the activation of intracellular enzymes needed for hormone action
Second messengers include calcium, cyclic AMP, and cyclic GMP

Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis

The hypothalamus is the part of the brain that integrates the activity of the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine glands
The pituitary gland is the partner to the hypothalamus, responding to input from the brain and the body
Together, they form the hypothalamic-pituitary axis (or neuroendocrine axis)

Hypothyroidism

A deficiency of thyroid hormone, which can be either congenital or primary
Etiologies of primary hypothyroidism:
- Subacute thyroiditis (nonbacterial inflammation of the thyroid)
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis (autoimmune disorder)
- Painless thyroiditis (similar to subacute thyroiditis)
- Postpartum thyroiditis (occurs within 6 months of delivery)
- Myxedema coma (medical emergency with client exhibiting diminished level of consciousness, hypothermia, hypoventilation, and hypoglycemia)

Myxedema

Indicative of severe or long-standing hypothyroidism
Presence of non-pitting edema caused by increased mucopolysaccharide in connective tissues
Manifestations: puffy face, enlarged tongue, hoarse and husky voice, mucopolysaccharide deposits in the heart

Congenital Hypothyroidism

Result of absent thyroid tissue or defects in thyroid synthesis
Common cause of preventable mental retardation affecting 1 in 4000 infants
Important to identify, can be identified within the first week of life through state-mandated infant metabolic screenings (IMS)

Endocrine Pancreas

Produces hormones that help regulate carbohydrate metabolism in the body
Composed of the islets of Langerhans, which secrete hormones
Three types of secreting cells:
- Alpha cells (produce glucagon)
- Beta cells (produce insulin)
- Delta cells (produce somatostatin, which can stimulate the release of insulin or glucagon)

Diabetes Mellitus

A syndrome characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and other disturbances of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism

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