NUR 3032 - Patho Final Exam Study Guide 1- 2 & Cumulative study Guide.

NUR 3032 - Patho
Final Exam Study
Guide 1- 2 &
Cumulative study
Guide.



Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis

System controlling hormone release via feedback loops.




Negative Feedback Loop

,Decreases hormone production when levels are high.




Positive Feedback Loop

Stimulates more hormone release in response.




Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone

Hormone initiating stress response via ACTH release.




General Adaptation Syndrome

Body's response to stress in three stages.




Hypopituitarism

Gradual onset of hormone deficiency symptoms.




Hyperpituitarism

Excess hormone production causing various symptoms.




SIADH

, Excess ADH causing water retention and hyponatremia.




Hyponatremia

Low serum sodium levels (<135 mEq/L).




Graves Disease

Autoimmune disorder causing hyperthyroidism.




Hypothyroidism

Deficiency of thyroid hormone from various causes.




Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Stimulates thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones.




Cortisol

Stress hormone regulating metabolism and immune response.




Epinephrine

Hormone increasing heart rate and energy availability.