 | Term | Definition |
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endocrine |
This system coordinates with the nervous system to regulate body activities |
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hyposecretion |
A deficiency in homone production is called |
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hypersecretion |
An excess in hormone production is called |
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endocrine |
These glands are ductless and secrete their hormones into the bloodstream |
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exocrine |
These glands open onto a body surface and discharge their secretions through ducts |
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exocrine |
The glands are not part of the endocrine system |
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nervous |
Some hormones of the endocrine glands are released in response to the ________ system |
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pituitary gland |
Many endocrine glands respond to hormones produced by the ________ ________ |
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pituitary |
This gland is also called the master gland |
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hypophysis |
The pituitary gland is also called the _________ |
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pineal |
This gland is also called the pineal body |
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thyroid |
This gland is located at the base of the brain |
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adrenal |
This gland lies above each of the two kidneys |
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insulin |
Type 1 diabetes is controlled by administration of __________ |
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adenectomy |
The term for removal of a gland is |
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thyroidectomy |
The term for removal of the thyroid gland is |
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androgens |
Substances that produce or stimulate the development of male sex characteristics are |
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glycosuria |
Sugar in the urine is |
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exophthalmos |
Abnormal protrusion of the eyeball is |
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hormones |
What is the general term for chemical substances that are discharged into the bloodstream |
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duct |
The presence of absence of what determines whether a gland is classified as an endocrine gland or exocrine gland |
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pancreas |
Which gland is responsible for the production of insulin |
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polyuria |
The term that means frequent urination |
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polydipsia |
The term that means increased thirst |
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hyperglycemia |
Increase level of glucose in the blood is |
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acromegaly |
Abnormal enlargement of the extremeties of the skeleton |
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adenoma |
Tumor of a gland |
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adrenaline |
Epinephrine is also known as |
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adrenaline |
A hormone produced by the adrenals |
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epinephrine |
Adrenaline is also known as |
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epinephrine |
A hormone produced by the adrenals |
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cortisone |
A hormone made by t he adrenal glands that is important in the regulation of the body metabolism |
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cortisone |
This hormone is also used as a antiinflammatory agent |
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cretinism |
A condition caused by congenital deficiency of thyroid secretion and marked by arrested physical and mental development |
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dwarfism |
A disease caused by hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood |
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euthyroid |
Normal thyroid function |
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gigantism |
A condition in which a person reaches an abnormal stature |
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growth hormone |
A pituitary hormone that regulates the rate of growth (two words) |
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hyperinsulinism |
Excessive secretion of insulin by the pancreas |
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hyperthyroidism |
Increase activity of the parathyroid glands |
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hypoglycemia |
Abnormally low blood sugar |
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hypoparathyroidism |
Decreased activity of the parathyroid glands |
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myexdema |
A condition resulting from hypofunction of the thyroid gland |
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myexdema |
This is characterized by a dry, waxy swelling of the skin |
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thyrotoxicosis |
A morbid condition caused by excessive thyroid secretion |
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thyroxine |
An iodine-containing hormone secreted by the thyroid gland; its chief function is to increase cell metabolism |
