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Adrenal Glands definitions
| # | Definition | Sets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | a pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys. the adrenals secrete the hormones epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline), which help to arouse the body in times of stress. | 898 sets |
| 2 | a pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) that help arouse the body in times of stress | 356 sets |
| 3 | a pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones that help arouse the body in times of stress | 196 sets |
| 4 | a pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) that help arouse the body in times of stress. | 150 sets |
| 5 | a pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys. the adrenals secrete the hormones epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline), which help to arouse the body in times of stress | 115 sets |
| 6 | a pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys that secrete the hormones epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline), which help to arouse the body in times of stress | 86 sets |
| 7 | pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) that help arouse the body in times of stress. | 77 sets |
| 8 | two endocrine glands located just above the kidneys | 64 sets |
| 9 | pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys; secretes adrenaline and arouses body in times of stress | 48 sets |
| 10 | glands that help the body recover from stress and respond to emergencies | 43 sets |
| 11 | located on the superior surface of each kidney; the adrenal cortex secretes steroid hormones, and the adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine | 42 sets |
| 12 | a pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones that help arouse the body in times of stress. | 42 sets |
| 13 | endocrine glands located on superior portions of kidneys are called | 41 sets |
| 14 | pair of endocrine glands that are involved in the human stress response | 37 sets |
| 15 | endocrine glands located above the kidney and secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine, which prepare the body for "fight or flight" | 34 sets |
| 16 | located next to each kidney, the adrenal cortex secretes steroid hormones and the adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine | 30 sets |
| 17 | located on the kidneys, they release hormones that trigger the body to respond to emergencies and high stress | 30 sets |
| 18 | a pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys. the adrenals secrete the hormones epinephrine (adrenaline) and nor-epinephrine (nor-adrenaline), which help to arouse the body in times of stress. (myers psychology 8e p. 066) | 28 sets |
| 19 | this gland is located on the kidneys, they release hormones that trigger the body to respond to emergencies and high stress | 27 sets |
| 20 | pair of endocrine glands that are involved in the human stress response. | 25 sets |
| 21 | consist of the adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla, on top of the kidneys | 23 sets |
| 22 | endocrine glands located on top of the kidneys that release adrenaline when stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system. | 23 sets |
| 23 | a pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys. | 23 sets |
| 24 | glands of the endocrine system that secrete about 30 steroid hormones and control metabolic processes of the body, including the fight or flight response. | 22 sets |
| 25 | produce epinephrine and norepinephrine, hormones that prepare the body to deal with emergencies or stress | 22 sets |
| 26 | adren/o | 21 sets |
| 27 | one of a pair of ductless glands, located above the kidneys, consisting of a cortex, which produces steroidal hormones, and a medulla, which produces epinephrine and norepinephrine. | 21 sets |
| 28 | help the body deal with stress and respond to emergencies | 20 sets |
| 29 | glands that cause excitement in order to prepare the body for an emergency or for some important activity | 18 sets |
| 30 | a pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys; they secrete the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine which help to arouse the body in times of stress | 16 sets |
| 31 | a pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys. the adrenals secrete the hormones epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinphrine (noradrenaline) which help to arouse the body in times of stress | 16 sets |
| 32 | glands at the top of each kidney that are responsible for regulating moods, energy level, and the ability to cope with stress | 15 sets |
| 33 | pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones that help arouse the body in times of stress | 15 sets |
| 34 | are adjacent to the kidneys. each adrenal gland is actually made up of two glands with different cell types, functions, and embryonic origins: the adrenal cortex, or outer portion, and the adrenal medulla, or central part. | 15 sets |
| 35 | a pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys. they secrete the hormones epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline), which help to arouse the body in times of stress. | 15 sets |
| 36 | two glands, one located at the top of each kidney; adrenal cortex is the outer portion, adrenal medulla is the inner portion | 14 sets |
| 37 | a pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys. the adrenals secrete the hormones epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (nonadrenaline), which help to arouse the body in times of stress | 13 sets |
| 38 | a pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) that help arouse the body in times of stress. (myers psychology 9e p. 59) | 13 sets |
| 39 | a pair of endocrine glands above the kidneys (helps arouse body in times of stress) | 13 sets |
| 40 | pair of glands located on top of the kidneys that secrete hormones that aid in metabolism, electrolyte balance, and stress reactions; each gland consist of an outer portion, called the adrenal cortex, and an inner portion, called the adrenal medulla | 12 sets |
| 41 | sit on top of kidneys; consist of adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla | 12 sets |
| 42 | located above the kidney and secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine; stimulated by autonomic nervous system | 12 sets |
| 43 | endocrine | 12 sets |
| 44 | endocrine glands located on top of each kidney that secrete over 30 different hormones to deal with stress, regulate salt intake, and provide a secondary source of sex hormones affecting the sexual changes that occur during adolescence | 11 sets |
| 45 | pair of glands located on top of the kidneys that secrete hormones, such as adrenaline, that prepare the body for stressful situations | 11 sets |
| 46 | part of sympathetic ns but are innervated by cholinergic fibers (m receptor at sweat gland, n receptor at adrenal medulla), both respond to ach | 11 sets |
| 47 | on top of kidneys | 11 sets |
| 48 | a pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys. these secrete the hormones epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline), which help to arouse the body in times of stress. | 11 sets |
| 49 | a pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) that help arouse the body in times of stress. (myers psychology for ap 1e p. 063) | 11 sets |
| 50 | adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla | 10 sets |
| 51 | endocrine glands that arouse the body, regulate salt balance, adjust the body to stress, and affect sexual functioning | 10 sets |
| 52 | produces adrenaline, which gets the body ready for fight-flight | 10 sets |
| 53 | produce adrenaline | 10 sets |
| 54 | helps immune system; helps a person cope with physical and emotional stress | 10 sets |
| 55 | a pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys. the adrenals secrete the hormones epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline) which help to arouse the body in times of stress | 10 sets |
| 56 | glands that cause excitement in order to prepare the body for an emergency | 10 sets |
| 57 | pair of endocrine glands located just above the kidneys that produces various stress-related hormones | 10 sets |
| 58 | endocrine glands located above each kidney | 9 sets |
| 59 | endocrine glands located on top of each kidney that secrete over 30 different hormones to deal with stress, regulate salt intake, and provide and secondary source of sex hormones affecting the sexual changes that occur during adolescence | 9 sets |
| 60 | these endocrine glands produces a variety of hormones and some of these play a critical role in helping your body adapt to physical and emotional stress. | 9 sets |
| 61 | two glands, located above the kidneys, that produce hormones (including the "stress hormones" epinephrine [adrenaline] and norepinephrine). | 9 sets |
| 62 | produces the hormone adrenaline | 9 sets |
| 63 | glands that secrete corticosteroids and catecholamine hormones | 8 sets |
| 64 | a pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys. secrete the hormones epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline), which help to arouse the body in times of stress. | 8 sets |
| 65 | located next to each kidney, the adrenal cortex secretes steroid hormones | 8 sets |
| 66 | regulate electrolyte levels, influence metabolism, and respond to stress | 7 sets |
| 67 | either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney | 7 sets |
| 68 | endocrine glands located above the kidneys | 7 sets |
| 69 | sit on top of kidney, produces adrenaline and regulates hormones | 7 sets |
| 70 | produces adrenaline and other hormones | 7 sets |
| 71 | produces adrenaline, triggered by sympathetic nervous system. also releases cordesol, epinephrin, norepinephrine when under stress | 7 sets |
| 72 | two glands (adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla) located on top of the kidneys. | 7 sets |
| 73 | found on both sides of the body, above the kidneys | 7 sets |
| 74 | a pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys | 7 sets |
| 75 | prepare body for stressful situations | 7 sets |
| 76 | near hilus of kidneys. has a cortex and medulla like the kidney. | 7 sets |
| 77 | glands that help the body recover from stress and respond to emergencies. | 7 sets |
| 78 | important endocrine glands that are instrumental in regulating moods, energy level, and the ability to cope with stress. | 7 sets |
| 79 | adrenaline | 7 sets |
| 80 | two glands, one above each kidney | 7 sets |
| 81 | located on top of your kidneys and are part of the endocrine system | 6 sets |
| 82 | produce adrenaline, which signals the rest of the body to prepare for fight or flight | 6 sets |
| 83 | a pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) that help arouse the body in times of stress. | 6 sets |
| 84 | pair of glands located on top of the kidneys that secrete hormones, such as adrenaline, that prepare the body for stressful situations. | 6 sets |
| 85 | a pair of endoccrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) that help arouse the body in times of stress. triggers the "fight or flight response". | 6 sets |
| 86 | help the body deal with stress and respond to emergencies. | 6 sets |
| 87 | sit on top of the kidneys | 6 sets |
| 88 | a pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys. the adrenals secrete the hormones epinephrine (adrenaline), & norepinephrine (noradrenaline)which help to arouse the body in times of stress. | 6 sets |
| 89 | what is indicated in the circles? (located above kidneys). | 6 sets |
| 90 | a pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys. the adrenals secrete the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine, which help to arouse the body in times of stress. | 6 sets |
| 91 | a pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys; they secrete the hormones epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline), which help to arouse the body in times of stress | 6 sets |
| 92 | also called suprarenal glands. small, yellow, triangular gland that covers the superior surface of each kidney. two sections- cortex ands the medulla. | 6 sets |
| 93 | two endocrine glands located just above the kidneys. | 6 sets |
| 94 | adren/o, adrenal/o | 6 sets |
| 95 | hormone-producing glands located superior to the kidneys; each consists of a medulla and a cortex. | 6 sets |
| 96 | large endocrine glands that sit astride the superior margin of each kidney; considered part of the endocrine system | 6 sets |
| 97 | a pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys; secrete the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine, which help to arouse the body in times of stress | 5 sets |
| 98 | two bean-shaped gland located atop or close to the kidneys. | 5 sets |