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addison disease: hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex
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adrenal cortex: the ourter region of the adrenal gland that secretes cortisone, aldosterone, and sex hormones
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adrenal medulla: Inner region of each adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
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adrenaline: A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that is released in response to fear or stress; increases heartbeat, blood pressure, and dialates the airways
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adrenocorticotropic hormone: secreted by the pituitary gland, stimulats the adrenal cortex
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adrenocorticotropin: a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
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antidiuretic hormone: hormone secreted by the pituitary gland which aids in water reabsorption by the kidney
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catecholamines: hormones derived from an amino acid and secreted by the adrenal medulla; ex- epinephrine
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corticosteroids: a group of hormones, including cortisol, released by the adrenal glands at times of stress
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cortisol: secreted from the adrenal cortex, aids the body during stress by increasing glucose levels and suppressing immune system function
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cushing syndrome: Group of symptoms produced by excess of cortisol from the adrenal cortex
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diabetes insipidus: insufficient secretion of antiduretic hormone (vassopressin) Kidneys work to hard producing urine
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diabetes mellitus: lack of insulin secretion, PU/PD, eat well but loose weight, lethargy
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electrolyte: mineral salt found in the blood and tissues and necessary for proper functioning of cells; potassium, sodium, calcium
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euthyroid: normal thyroid
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FSH: anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates gamete production in the gonads
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glucagon: Produced by the pancreas to increase blood glucose by conversion of glycogen to glucose
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glucocorticoid: steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; regulates glucose, fat, and protein metabolism
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glycemic: pertaining to glucose
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gonadotropin: Hormone that is secreted from the pituitary gland and acts on the gonads (ovaries and testes)
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growth hormone: hormone secreted by pituitary gland that stimulates growth of bones and soft tissue
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hemouria: blood in the urine
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homeostasis: process by which organisms maintain a relatively stable internal environment
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hormonal: pertaining to hormone
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hormone: the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
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hyperadrenalcorticism: cushing's disease, disease that results from an excess of hormones from the cortex of the adrenal gland
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hypercalcemia: excessive amount of calcium in the blood
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hypercalciuria: excessive amount of calcium in the urine
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hyperglycemia: excessive glucose levels in the blood
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hyperinsulinism: condition resulting from an excessive amount of insulin in the blood that draws sugar out of the bloodstream, resulting in hypoglycemia, fainting, and convulsions; often caused by an overdose of insulin or by a tumor of the pancreas
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hyperkalemia: excessive amount of potassium in the blood
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hypoadrenocorticism: Addisons disease, electrolyes all messed up, SIGNS: weak, depressed, PU/PD, vomiting, poor hair coat, heart arrythmia
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hypocalcemia: deficient amount of calcium in the blood
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hypoglycemia: deficient amount of glucose in the blood
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hypogonadism: deficiency of gonadotropins
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hypoinsulinism: Deficient amount of insulin in the blood
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hypokalemia: deficient amount of potassium in the blood
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hyponatremia: deficient amount of sodium in the blood
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hypopituitarism: cessation of hormone secretion by the pituitary gland
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insulin: produced by the pancreas to lower blood glucose by transport and conversion of glucose to glycogen
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LH: Luteinizing hormone secreted by the pituitary gland, stimulates ovulation in females and testosterone in males
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ovaries: female gonads, located on each side of the pelvis, secreting estrogen and progesterone
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oxytocin: hormone secreted by the pituitary gland, stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
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pancreas: located behind stomach, it secretes hormones and digestive enzymes
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parathyroid glands: four small glands on the posterior of the thyroid gland, regulates calcium
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parathyroidectomy: removal of the parathyroid gland
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pituitary gland: the master gland that controls growth, blood pressure, sex organ functions and water balance in the body
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polydipsia: excessive thirst
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progesterone: secreted by the ovaries, prepare uterus for pregnancy
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receptor: Cellular protein that binds to a hormone so that a response can be elicited
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steroid: Complex substance related to fats (derived from a sterol, such as cholesterol), and of which many hormones are made.
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target tissue: Cells of an organ that are affected by specific hormones
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thyroid gland: endocrine gland in the neck, secreting triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), and calcitonin
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thyrotropin hormone: thyroid stimulating hormone secreted by the pituitary gland
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TSH: thyroid-stimulating hormone - a pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland.
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vasopressin: secreted by the pituitary gland and allows for absorption (ADH)
