ENDOCRINE & NERVOUS

  Indicate the term or disease that fits the definition or example. These terms can be found in Readings and PowerPoints. Perimeter of brain ischemia, less perfusion – not irreversible Small, temporary min-strokes that usually resolve on their own Increased thirst and drinking, symptom of diabetes In Parkinson’s Disease, patients have progressive loss of this neurotransmitter Cushing’s Syndrome is due to an increase of this hormone Weakness or inability to move on one side of the body This type of endocrine dysfunction occurs due to abnormal pituitary activity Enlargement of the thyroid that may be due to excess TSH Cerebral aneurysm is an example of this type of stroke One of the causes of ischemic stroke that would create stasis of blood leading to clot formation Symptom of hyperthyroidism that is the name of bulging eyes Protective sheath around axon that may deteriorate with some nervous diseases