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MA 110 CH 13

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Adren/o
Adrenal Glands
Gonad/o
Gonads
Female Gonads
Ovaries
Male Gonads
Testicles
Pancreat/o
Pancreatic Islets
Parathyroid/o
Parathyroid Glands
Pineal/o
Pineal gland
Pituit/o, Pituitar/o
Pituitary Gland
Thym/o
Thymus
Thyr/o, Thyroid/o
Thyroid Gland
Adrenal Gland Function
1. Regulate electrolyte 2. Influence metabolism 3. Respond to stress
Pancreatic Islets
1. Control blood sugar levels and glucose metabolism
Parathyroid Glands Function
1. Regulate calcium levels throughout the body
Pineal Gland Function
Influences the sleep-wakefulness cycle
Pituitary Gland Function
Secretes hormones that control the activity of the other endocrine glands
Thymus Functions
Plays a major role in the immune reaction
Thyroid Gland
Stimulates metabolism, growth, and the activity of the nervous system
acr/o
extremities
Crin/o
to secrete
-dipsia
thirst
Glyc/o
sugar
-ism
condition
Pituitar/o
pituitary
Poly-
many
Somat/o
body
Tropin
Stimulate
Homeostasis is regulated by the
1.Nervous System 2.Endocrine System
Melatonin - Gland & function
1.Pineal Gland 2.Influences sleep/wakefulness cycles
Parathyroid Hormone - Gland & function
1.PTH Gland 2.Works w/ calcitonin to regulate calcium levels in the blood
Estrogen/Progesterone
1.Ovaries 2.2ndary sexual characteristics
Thyroid Hormone (TSH)- Gland & Function
1.Pituitary Gland 2.Stimulates the secretion of hormones by the thyroid gland.
Calcitonin (CAL)- Gland & Function
Works with the parathyroid hormone to regulate calcium levels in the blood & tissue
Epinephrin - Gland & Function
1. Adrenal Medulla 2. Stimulates the sympathetic nervous system
Cortisol-Gland & Function
1. Adrenal Cortex 2. Regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats & proteins in the body. Anti-inflammatory.
Aldosterone (ALD) - Gland & Function
1. Adrenal Cortex 2. Aids in regulating the levels of salt and water in the body.
Insulin - gland & function
Regulates the transport of glucose to body cells and stimulates the conversion of excess glucose to glycogen for storage.
Glucagon (GCG) - gland & function
1. Pancreatic Islets 2. Increases the level of glucose in the bloodstream
Oxytocin (OXT) - Is secreted ...
Posterior portion of the pituitary gland
Acromegaly
large hands & feet
Addison's disease
hypoadrenalism
Adrenalitis
inflamed adrenal gland
Aldosteronism
too much aldosterone from adrenal gland
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
posterior pituitary hormone that regulates water
Calcitonin
Thyroid hormone that regulates calcium
Cretinism
hypothyroidism in infants
Cushing's syndrome
hyperadrenalism especially cortisol
Diabetes insipidus
Too little ADH (Anti-Diuretic hormone)
Diabetes mellitus
too little or ineffective insulin
Diabetic retinopathy
damage to eyes in diabetes mellitus
Electrolytes
ions like sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride
Epinephrine
hormone from adrenal medulla
Estrogen
ovarian hormone
Exophthalmos
bulging of eyes in socket, symptom of Cushing's
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates ovary
Gestational diabetes
diabetes during pregnancy
Gigantism
excess growth hormone from anterior pituitary
Glucagon
pancreatic hormone that regulates sugar
Glucose
simple sugar, involved in energy production
Glycogen
storage from a sugar
grave's Disease
autoimmune disorder of thyroid resulting in goiter and exophthalmos
Gynecomastia
Enlarged breasts in males
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
autoimmune disease of thyroid gland
Hypercalcemia
excess calcium in blood
hypercrinism
excess secretion
Hyperglycemia
excess sugar
Hyperinsulinism
excessive insulin usually causes hypoglycemia
Hyperpituitarism
excessive secretion from pituitary gland
Hyperthyroidism
excessive thyroid hormone
Hypoglycemia
low blood sugar levels
Hypothyroidism
too little thyroid hormone
Interstitial cell-stimulating hormone
pituitary hormone
Luteinizing hormone
pituitary hormone that acts on ovary
Myxedema
Swelling in hypothyroidism
Norepinephrin
neurotransmitter also produced in adrenal medulla
Oxytocin
Posterior pituitary hormone that causes uterine contraction at term
Pancreatalgia
pain in pancreas
Pituitary adenoma
tumor in pituitary gland
Polydypsia
excessive thirst usually associated w/diabetes
Polyphagia
Excessive hunger
Polyuria
excessive urination
Progesterone
ovarian hormone
Testosterone
testicular hormone produces male secondary sex characteristics
Thymosin
hormone produced by thymus
Thyroxin
Thyroid hormone

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