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HCM 205 Module Four Worksheet Neurology and Endocrinology Write the definition of the medical words. 1. Thymitis: Inflammation of the thymus gland. 2. adenoma: Tumor of a gland. 3. insulin: Hormone produced by the beta cells of islets of Langerhans of the pancreas; acts to regulate the metabolism of glucose and the process necessary for the intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; used in the management of diabetes mellitus. 4. glucocorticoid: General classification of the adrenal cortical hormones: cortisol (hydrocortisone) corticosterone. 5. Progesterone: Hormone produced by the corpus luteum of the ovary, the adrenal cortex, or the placenta; released during the second half of the menstrual cycle. 6. hyperthyroidism: Excessive secretion of thyroid hormone (TH) a condition that can affect many body systems. 7. hypothyroidism: Pathological condition in which the thyroid gland produces inadequate amounts of thyroid hormone. 8. CRF: Corticotropin-Releasing Factor. Test performed on blood plasma to determine the amount of corticotropin. 9. FBS: Fasting Blood Sugar. Test performed on blood to determine the level of sugar in the bloodstream. 10. Catecholamines: Test performed on urine to determine the amount of epinephrine and norepinephrine present. These adrenal hormones increase in times of stress. 11. hypoglossal nerve: Controls the tongue; tongue movements. 12. vestibulocochlear (acoustic) nerve: Provides input for hearing and equilibrium. 13. parasympathetic: Works to conserve engery and innervate the digestive system. Counteracts the sympathetic to keep the body in a state of homestasis.

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14. sympathetic: Stimulates the adrenal glands to release epinephrine (adrenaline), the hormone that causes the familiar adrenaline rush. Counteracts the parasympathetic to keep the body in a state of homestasis. 15. neurotransmitters: Chemical substances, such as dopamine and acetylcholine, that carry electrical impulses across a synapse between two neurons. 16. olfactory nerve: Detects and provides the sense of smell. 17. trigeminal nerve: Provides sensory input from the face, nose, mouth, forehead, and top of the head; motor fibers to the muscles of the jaw (chewing). 18. abducens nerve: Conducts motor impulses to the lateral rectus muscle of the eyeball. 19. oculomotor nerve: Conducts motor impulses to four of the six external muscles of the eye and to the muscle that raises the eyelid. 20. optic nerve: Provides vision. Word Surgery Directions: Read the medical word. Break the medical word into its word parts and give the meaning of each word part. Then give the definition of the medical word. 1. endocrine Suffix and its meaning: crine to secrete Prefix and its meaning: endo- within Medical word definition: Pertaining to hormones and the glands that make and secrete them into the bloodstream. 2. acromegaly Suffix and its meaning: -megaly enlargement, large Combining form and its meaning: acr/o extremity Medical word definition: Characterized (in the adult) by marker enlargement and elongation of the bones of the face, jaw, and extremities. It is caused by an overproduction of growth hormone and can treated. 3. hyperthyroidism Suffix and its meaning: -oid resemble; -ism condition Prefix and its meaning: hyper- excessive Root and its meaning: thyr thyroid, shield Medical word definition: Excessive secretion of thyroid hormone (TH) a condition that can affect many body systems. 4. androgen Suffix and its meaning: -gen formation, produce Combining form and its meaning: andr/o man

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Medical word definition: Hormones that produce or stimulate the development of male characteristics. The two major androgens are testosterone and andorosterone. 5. endocrinology Suffix and its meaning: -logy study of Prefix and its meaning: endo- within Combining form and its meaning: Study of the endocrine system Medical word definition: Study of the endocrine system 6. somatotropin Suffix and its meaning: -in chemical Combining form and its meaning: somat/o body Root and its meaning: trop turning Medical word definition: Growth-stimulating hormone produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. 7. hyperesthesia Suffix and its meaning: -esthesia feeling Prefix and its meaning: hyper- excessive Medical word definition: Increased feelings of sensory stimuli, such as pain, touch, or sound. 8. meningomyelocele Suffix and its meaning: -cele hernia Combining form and its meaning: mening/o membrane, meninges Combining form and its meaning: myel/o spinal cord Medical word definition: Congenital herniation of the spinal cord and meninges through a defect in the vertebral column. 9. neuritis Suffix and its meaning: -itis inflammation Root and its meaning: neur nerve Medical word definition: Inflammation of a nerve. 10.hydrocephalus Suffix and its meaning: -us pertaining to Prefix and its meaning: hydro- water Root and its meaning: cephal head Medical word definition: Condition in which there is an increased amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain, causing the head to be enlarged. 11.neurology Suffix and its meaning: -logy study of Combining form and its meaning: neur/o nerve Medical word definition: Study of the nervous system. 12.aphagia Suffix and its meaning: a- lack of Prefix and its meaning: -phagia to eat, swallow Medical word definition: Loss or lack of the ability to eat or swallow. Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Abbreviation Matchup Match the abbreviation to the definition. Select an answer from the column on the right and write the correct letter on the blank. 1. basal metabolic rate H 2. diabetes mellitus A 3. growth hormone C 4. glucose tolerance test B 5. potassium K 6. cerebral palsy F 7. cerebrospinal fluid D 8. centimeter J 9. cerebrovascular accident G 10. herniated disk syndrome E

a. DM b. GTT c. GH d. CSF e. HDS f. CP g. CVA h. BMR i. K j. cm

Spelling Challenge Spell each term correctly in the space provided. Incorrect Spelling Correct Spelling 1. proteen protein 2. thiroyd thyroid 3. ewthyroid euthyroid 4. adeonoma adenoma 5. obeesity obesity 6. epilegsy epilepsy 7. cerebroom cerebrum 8. sarabellum cerebellum 9. automatic nervous system autonomic nervous system 10. cocygeal spinal nerves coccygeal spinal nerves

Pronunciation Provide the phonetic spelling of the terms below. In addition, using a recording tool, such as Vocaroo, record the following medical terms. For support using Vocaroo, refer to the Vocaroo Tutorial document. Term 1. steroids 2. hypophysis 3. hypogonadism 4. diabetes 5. estrogen

Phonetic Spelling stĕr´ oydz hī-pŏf´ ĭ-sĭs hī˝ pō-gō’ năd-ĭzm dī˝ ă-bē´ tēz ĕs´ trō-jĕn

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6. cretinism 7. craniectomy 8. coma 9. aphasia 10. hypnosis 11. hyperesthesia 12. intracranial

krē´ tĭn-ĭzm krā˝ nĭ-ĕk´ tō-mē kō´ mā ă-fā´ jĭ-ă hĭp-nō´ sĭs hī˝ pĕr-ĕs-thē´ zĭ-ă ĭn˝ trăh-krā´ nĕ-ăl

Place the recording of your pronunciation of the medical terms here: **** https://voca.ro/1f10q7OiwP53

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Fill in the Blank 1. The endocrine system is made up of ___glands___ that secrete ___hormone__. 2. Many pathological conditions are caused by or associated with___hyposecretion__ or ___hypersecretion____ of specific hormones of the endocrine system. 3. The___pituitary (hypophysis)__ known as the master gland. 4. Neurons are __nerve cells___. 5. Neuroglia are___supporting tissue___. 6. Motor neurons may be described as being ____efferent____ processes because they transmit impulses away from the neural cell body to the muscles or organs to be innervated. 7. Sensory neurons are sometimes referred to as___afferent nerves___because they carry impulses from the sensory receptors to the synaptic endings in the central nervous system.

Case Study To begin, review the medical record located in the Practical Application sections of Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 in the textbook. Then, using the record, answer the questions below. Note: The questions below are different from the questions in the textbook. Chapter 13 1. Who did Matthew state takes insulin in his family? His father and grandfather 2. What do the medical terms polydipsia, polyphagia, and polyuria mean? Polydipsia: thirsty Polyphagia: hungry Polyuria: urinating a lot 3. According to Matthew’s family history, who has heart disease? His maternal grandmother 4. What two lab test were ordered to rule out diabetes? Hb A1C and FBS 5. What type of seminar was recommended for Matthew to attend? Health Education seminar Chapter 14 1. What is Mr. Brown’s diagnosis? advanced Parkinson disease, present for 7 years Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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2. Mr. Brown has a mild tremor. Which arm is worse? Wore in the left arm than right 3. How is his gait characterized? By shuffling strides 4. How long has Mr. Brown been taking the drug Sinemet 25–100 mg? 6 years 5. What did Mr. Brown’s neurological exam indicate? He did have mild to moderate impairment in cognition and short term memory, although he is oriented to time, place, and person.

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