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consists of ductless glands; secretion of hormones directly into the bloodstream; maintains homeostasis |
endocrine system |
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pituitary gland aka |
hypophysis |
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located at base of braim |
pituitary gland |
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known as master gland of the body; effect of it's hormones felt all throughout the body; consists of anterior an posterior lobe |
pituitary gland |
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anterior lobe; secretion of 6 hormones (ACTH, FH, GH, LH, prolactin, TCH) |
adenohypophysis |
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posterior obe: secretion of two hormones (ADH and oxytocin) |
neurohypophysis |
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produces melatonin to mature sexual organs during puberty; located deep within brain behind thalamus |
pineal gland |
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largest gland of endocrine system; composed of two large lobes separated by the trachea (isthmus) |
thyroid gland |
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secretes calcitonin, T3 and T4 |
thyroid gland |
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secretion of PTH located on the underside of the thyroid gland |
parathyroid glands |
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secretion of thymosin which helps infants; located between the lungs |
thymus gland |
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how many adrenal glands are there |
4 |
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mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and sex hormones are part of what adrenal gland |
adrenal cortex |
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epinephrine and norepinephrine are part of what adrenal gland |
adrenal medulla |
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has to do with adrenaline |
adrenal medulla |
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hormones act through the kidneys to maintain balance in the body************ |
mineralocorticoids |
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influence metabolism of carbs, fats, and proten |
glucocorticoids |
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secretes insulin and glucagen (sugar in and out) |
pancreas |
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stimulates release of glucose when sugar levels are low (hypoglycemia) |
glucagon |
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stimulates release of glucose when sugar levels are high |
insulin |
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organ or tissue that responds to a hormone |
target |
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common conditions resulting in various pathologies of the endocrine syste |
hyposecretion and hypersecretion |
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regulates body activities and stimulates other glands to produce hormones needed |
master gland |
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sugar in the urine**** |
glycosuria |
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*unable to pee |
anuria |
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responsible for growth of bones, cartilage, and soft tissue |
somatropin (GH) |
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when hypothyroidism develops during adulthood it is known as ************* |
myxedema |
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a form of hypothyroidism that develops in infants |
cretinism |
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when eyes protrude during thyroid disorder known as graves disease |
exophthalmos |
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hyposection of GH during childhood; lack of growth but with normal proportions. |
dwarfism. |
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excessive growth of bones and tissues due to excessive GH imbalance during childhood |
gigantism |
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prevents person from growing taller; widening of facial features hypersection of GH during childhood |
acromegaly |
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most common form of hypothyroidism; excessive secretion of hormones; more common in women than men |
graves disease |
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decreased calcium causing muscle twitches and spasms **********. |
tetany |
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excessive hair growth in unusual places |
hirsutsm************* |
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exposure to excessive cortisol; adrenal or pituitary problem; more common in females |
cushing syndrome |
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a group of metabolic diseases caused by too much or too little insulin |
diabetes mellitis |
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type 1 diabetes is what |
insulin dependent |
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type 2 diabetes is a gradual onset |
non insulin dependent |
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abnormal protrusion of the eye caused by a tumor or hyperthyroidism*********** |
exopthalmus |
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qmost severe form of hypothyroidism, characterized by swelling of the hands, face, feet, and periorbital tissue and possibly leading to coma and death |
myxedema |
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what are the glands of the endocrine system |
adrenal, thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, and pineal |
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branch of medicine concerned wit endocrine disorders |
endocrinology |
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branch of medicine concerned with the male reproductive system |
urology |
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development of male characterisitics in a female |
virilism |
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level of uric acid in the blood that is extremely high |
hyperuricemia |
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increased or excessive production of urine |
diuresis |