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suffix that means hormone

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hyper secretion of cortisol may result in

Cushing's Disease

hyper secretion of cortisol

Cushing's disease

chronic disease characterized by enlargement of the bones of the face, jaw, and extremities

acromegaly

hyper secretion of growth hormone in adults may result in

acromegaly

any disease condition of the adrenal gland

adenitis

surgical excision of the adrenal gland

adrenalectomy

the principal mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex

aldosterone

adrenal cortex secretes

aldosterone cortisol corticisterone

a substance that promotes the development of male characteristics

androgen

prolactin is secreted by the

anterior lobe of pituitary

pituitary gland is located

base of the brain

thyroid gland influences

bone/calcium metabolism

test performed on urine to determine the amount of epinephrine and nonepinephrine present

catecholamines

substance used an an anti-inflammatory agent

cortisone

congenial deficiency in secretion of the thyroid hormone

cretinism

substance used in the treatment of shock as it acts to elevate bp

dopamine

true statements pertaining epinephrine

elevates systolic bp dilates bronchial tubes dilates the pupils

suffix in acromegaly

enlargement

ovaries produce

estrogen progesterone estrone

increased levels of what may indicate diabetes mellitus

fasting blood sugar

excessive secretion of milk after cessation of nursing

galactorrhea

blood sugar test performed at specified intervals after the patient has taken glucose

glucose tolerance test

complications of hypothyroidism

heart disease depression slowed mental function

abnormal condition of excessive hair growth (in women)

hirsutism

excessive secretion of the sex glands

hypergonadism

condition of excessive amounts of potassium in the blood

hyperkalemia

pituitary gland

hypophysis

primary link between the endocrine/nervous system

hypothalamus

hormone produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas

insulin

substance that is essential essential for maintenance of a normal level of blood sugar

insulin

mineral that aids in the development/functioning if the thyroid gland

iodine

medical term for pertaining to drowsiness or sluggishness

lethargic

root in glandular

little acorn

anterior lobe of the pituitary gland secretes

luteinizing, growth, prolactin hormones

combining form estr/o in estrogen

mad desire

parathyroid gland helps

maintain normal serum calcium levels

pineal gland secretes

melatonin and serotonin

most severe form of hypothyroidism

myxedema

endocrine system works closely with what other system to maintain homeostasis

nervous

main cause of type 2 diabetes in adults/children

obesity

endocrine gland that plays a vital role in carb metabolism

pancreas

melatonin secreted by

pineal gland

master gland of the body

pituitary gland

root kal in hyperkalemia

potassium

condition where the blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for type 2

prediabetes

condition of premature old age occurring in children

progeria

root gonad in hypergonadism

seed

posterior portion of the pituitary gland

stimulates reabsorption of water

gland that plays a vital role in metabolism and regulates the body's metabolic processes

thyroid

test used to detect tumors of the thyroid gland

thyroid scan

surgical excision of the thyroid gland

thyroidectomy

prefix epi-, in epinephrine

upon

antidiuretic hormone

vasopressin

test used in diagnosing adrenal tumors

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deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones

Addison's Disease

deficiency in the secretion of adrenal cortical hormones can cause

Addison's disease


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