Assessment of Endocrine Function — Flashcards

The levels of TBG and total thyroid hormone are _____ with pregnancy and oral contraceptive use

The levels of TBG and total thyroid hormone are _____ with hepatic failure, steroid use, and nephrotic syndrome

One direct action of growth hormone is _____ glucose uptake into cells, producing an increase in glucose blood concentration

Functional pituitary adenoma is less commonly from adenoma of _____ and corticotrophs (ACTH)

Chronic excess levels of cortisol (glucocorticoid) result in decreased levels of _____ and ACTH via negative feedback

Parathyroid hormone is secreted in response to decreased plasma _____ and 1,25-(OH)2 D3

_____ is characterized by normal calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase and parathyroid hormone levels.

Calcitriol _____ Ca2+ and phosphate release into the bloodstream by stimulating osteoblasts to activate osteoclasts

Prolactin deficiency occurs with destruction of the _____ and results in the failure to lactate (females)

The zona _____ secretes androgens, such as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and androstenedione