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Nervous & Endrocrine system

QuestionAnswer
Hormones secreted by three cell layers of the adrenal cortex Corticoids
Drawfism caused by hyposecretions of the thyriod gland Cretinism
A condition caused by the hyper-secretion of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex Crushing's syndrome
A condition resulting from hypo-secretion of ADH where large volumes of urine is formed Diabetes insipidus
Results when the pancreatic islet cells secrete too little insulin, resulting in hyperglycemia Diabetes mellitus
Means secreting into the blood or tissue rather then into a duct; this system is "ductless" Endocrine
Means secreting into a duct Exocrine
An abnormal protrusion of the eyes Exophthalmos
A condition produced by hypersecretion of GH durning the early years of life Gigantism
Hormones that influence carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism and is secreted by the adrena cortex Glucocorticoids
The formulation of glucode or glycogen from protein or fat compounds Glucogenesis
An enlargement of the thyroid gland Goiter
An excess growth of hair, especially in women Hirutism
Substances secreted by an endocrine gland and transport in the blood Hormones
Hormones (mostly aldosterone) that influences mineral salt metabolism; secreted by the adrenal cortex Mineralocorticoids
A condition caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormone in adults Myxedema
Set of glands located on teh surface of the thyroid gland Parathyroid glands
A group of naturally-occurring fatty acids that affect many bodily functions Postaglandins
Organs or cells acted upon by a particular hormone Target cells
The masculinization of a female Virilism
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