 | Term | Definition |
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iliocecal : |
separates the last section of small intestine from the cecum: located on right foot in zone 5 |
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sigmoid colon reflex |
located in zone 3.5 on left foot |
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liver |
most important gland in body because it has over 500 functions in body |
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hypothalmus |
links endocrine system to nervous system through this structure |
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pineal gland |
regulates sleep and wake cycles and melatonin |
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thyroid |
has 3 hormones: thyroxin,triiiodothyronine,calcitonin |
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parathyroid |
secrete parathormone which reculate metabolism of calcium and phosporus |
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parathyroid reflex |
related to problems with nerves,muscles, and kidney stones |
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thyroid reflex |
related to mental sluggishness, dry skin, obesity |
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adrenals |
has about 50 hormones: most popular being cortisol which regulates sugar metabolism and inflammation |
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epinephrine |
secreted by adrenal medulla |
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pancreas reflex |
directly controls production and secretion of sex hormones |
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gigantism |
exessive growth hormone before puberty |
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acromegaly |
excessive growth after puberty |
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anuria |
no urine production |
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dysuria |
painful urination |
