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Adrenal Glands definitions

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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