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suffix that means hormone
-one
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