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LuvianoLeslie EyeEndocrine.pdf (Diseases associated with the eye (color…
LuvianoLeslie EyeEndocrine.pdf
Major structures and functions of the eye
iris
is a thin, circular structure in the eye
lens
is a transparent, biconvex structure
cornea
transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil
retina
sensory membrane that lines the inner surface of the back of the eyeball.
pupil
black hole located in the center of the iris
sclera
White part of the eye
Diseases associated with the eye
color blindness
occurs when you are unable to see colors in a normal way
homeostasis
is a property of organisms is their ability to maintain a stable internal state
Cataracts
clouded lenses.
Glaucoma
disease of the eye that robs the vision gradually
hyperopia
is a vision condition in which distant objects can be seen clearly
mypia
A condition in which nearby objects are clearly visible, but not those that are far away
conjunctivitis
Inflammation or infection of the outer membrane of the eyeball and the inner eyelid.
name of hormones produced and their target organs along with functions of the hormones
thyroid
e two hormones produced and released by the thyroid gland
adrenal
hormones that help regulate your metabolism, immune system
pituitary
secrete hormones into your bloodstream
hormones that help regulate your metabolism, immune system
Major functions of the endocrine system;
Type 1
a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
Type 2 diabetes
ong-term medical condition in which your body doesn't use insulin properly, resulting in unusual blood sugar levels.
Cushing's Syndrome.
disorder that occurs when your body makes too much of the hormone cortisol over a long period of time.
diabetes mellitus
disease that occurs when the pancreas can not produce enough insulin
Major glands/organs and their functions;
posterior pituitary
antidiuretic
prevent water loss in body
oxytocin
triggers urine contractions
thyroid
TH
regulate the body metabolism
calcitonin
reduce contraction
ovaries
estrogen
develope female reproduction
progesterone
female reproduction
anterior pituitary
growth hormone
to grow
thyroid stimulation
responsible for the stimulation of the thyroid
adrenocorticotropic
outer part of gland
prolactin
effect on the body
testes
testosterone
production of sperm cells
diseases associated with the endocrine gland
Type 1 Diabetes.
occurs when your immune system, the body's system for fighting infection and is caused by genes and environmental factors, such as viruses, that might trigger the disease
Type 2 Diabetes.
is a lifelong disease that keeps your body from using insulin the way it should.
Addison's Disease.
disorder in which the adrenal glands – which sit on top of the kidneys
Cushing's Syndrome.
serious condition of an excess of the steroid hormone cortisol in the blood level
Diabetes mellitus,
also known simply as diabetes, involves how your body turns food into energy.