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Essentials of Medical Terminology - Ch. 11

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endocrine system consists several glands   hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, pineal, & pancreas  
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2 categories of endocrine gland   central & peripheral  
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central endocrine glands include   hypothalamus & pituitary  
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central endocrine glands   coordinate to regulate body functions (water & salt balance, growth, reproduction, & metabolism)  
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peripheral endocrine glands include   thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, pineal, & pancreas  
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thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, & pineal   prdouction of hormones  
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pancreas   not only produce hormones but is important to digestive system functions  
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endocrine function   don't have ducts...hormones are secreated into the bloodstream to be received by target organs  
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exocrine function involves   secretion of fluids into ducts for delivery to a site  
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hypothalamus secretes trophic hormones   which have effect on pituitary activity  
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infundibular   pea-sized pituitary gland hangs from the hypothalamus by a stalk  
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pituitary gland divided   2 lobes (anterior & posterior lobes)  
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anterior lobes secretes   7 hormones (5 are stimulating & 2 don't)  
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5 hormones stimulating are   adrenocorticotrophic (ACTH), Growth (GH), Thyroid-stimulating (TSH), follicle-stimulating (FSH), & luteinizing hormone (LH)  
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ACTH-adrenocorticotrophic   stimulate adrenal cortex to produce & secrete cortisol & aldosterone  
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GH-growth (somatotrophin)   stimulate growth in all body cells & release of the hormone somatomedin  
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TSH-thyroid-stimulating (thyrotrophin)   stimulate thyroid gland to produce & secrete own hormone (thyroxne-T4 & triiodothyronine T3)  
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FSH-follicle-stimulating (gonadotrophin)   stimulates development of gonads (ovaries & testes)  
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LH-luteinizing   trigger ovulation (females) but regulate testosterone secretion (males)-ICSH-interstitial cell stimulating hormone  
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2 hormones not stimulating   prolactin (PRL) & melanocyte-stimulating (MSH)  
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PRL-prolactin (not trophic)   stimulates breast development & milk production  
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MSH-melanocyte-stimulating (not trophic)   stimulates melanocytic activity in the skin  
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posterior lobe store & secrete 2 hormones   antidiuretic (ADH-vasopressin) & oxytocin  
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ADH-antidiuretic   prevents excessive loss of water  
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oxytocin   stimulates uterine contractions to assist child-birth & also regulates flow of milk from mammary glands  
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thyroid gland is in throat area   produce T3 &T4; which regulate metabolic rate & increase energy production  
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thyroid gland also secretes   calcitonin (regulates blood calcium levels)  
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parathyroid glands (4 egg-shaped glands)   secrete PTH which regulate calcium & phosphorus level  
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adrenal glands   sit on top of the kidneys  
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adrenal cortex (3 groups) produce   mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, & sex hormones  
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mineralocorticoids (inc. aldosterone)   regulates sodium & potassium levels  
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glucocorticoid (inc. cortisol-hydrocortisone)   antibody production; response to stress; metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, & proteins  
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sex hormones (estrogen & testosterone)   development of secondary female & male characteristic  
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adrenal medulla (2 group) produce   catecholamines-adrenaline (epinephrine) & nonadrenaline (norepinephrine)  
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catecgikanubes   help body respond to stress  
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pineal gland locate deep in brain & secrete melatonin   involved with the activity of the reproductive system  
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pancreas lies (has endocine & exocrine function)   behind stomach & secretes pancreatic juice  
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pancreas endocrine function   produce insulin & glucagon  
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pancreas exocrine function   secrete pancreatic juice which travel along the pancreatic duct into the duodenum  
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insulin   converts glucose into its storage form, glycogen, & stimulates the absorption of sugar by body cells  
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glucagon   reconverts the glycogen into glucose when the body needs sugar  
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immun/o   safe  
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radi/o   radioactive  
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-genesis   production  
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-gen   producing  
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eu-   normal  
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acr/o   extremity; top  
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-megaly   enlargement  
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acromegaly   enlargement of many skeletal structures including the extremities, nose, forehead, & jaw  
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aden/o   gland  
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adenoma   benign tumor of a gland  
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adrenal/o;adren/o   adrenal  
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-ectomy   excision; surgical removal  
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adrenalectomy   excision of the adrenal gland  
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andr/o   male; man  
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-gen   producing  
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androgen   substance producing male characteristics such as the hormone testosterone  
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calc/o   calcium  
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-emia   blood condition  
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hypercalcemia   excessive amt of calcium in the blood  
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crin/o   to secrete  
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endocrinologist   specialist in endocrinology  
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endocrinology   study of the diagnosis & treatment of endocrine disorders  
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estr/o   female  
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estrogen   female sex hormones  
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gluc/o   sugar  
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-genesis   production  
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glucogenesis   production of sugar  
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gluconeogenesis   production of sugar from fats & proteins  
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glyc/o   sugar  
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-lysis   breakdown;separation;destruction  
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glycolysis   breakdown of sugars  
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hyperglycemia   excessive amt of sugar in the blood  
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hypoglycemia   deficient amt of sugar in the blood  
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glycogen/o   glycogen (storage from of sugar)  
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glycogenolysis   breakdown of glycogen to form glucose  
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gonad/o   gonads; sex glands (testes & ovaries)  
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-ism   condition;process;state of  
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hypergonadism   condition characterized by excessive secretion of gonadal hormones resulting in early sexual developement  
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gynec/o   woman  
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-ia   condition  
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mast/o   breast  
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gynecomastia   abnormal enlargement of the woman breast  
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home/o   same  
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-stasis   standing;stable;stopping;controlling  
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homeostasis   a balanced, yet sometimes varying state  
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insulin/o   insulin  
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hypoinsulinism   condition characterized by decreased amt of insulin secretion resulting in hyperglycemia  
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kal/o   potassium  
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hyperkalemia   excessive amt of potassium in the blood  
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natr/o   sodium  
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hyponatremia   deficient amt of sodium in the blood  
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pancreat/o   pancreas  
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-genic   produced by  
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pancreatogenic   proudced by the pancreas  
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parathyroid/o   parathyroid gland  
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hyperparathyroidism   condition characterized by excessive secretion of parathormone resulting in loss of calcium from the bone  
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pituitar/o   pituitary gland  
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pan-   all  
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panhypopituitarism   condition characterized by a deficiency of all pituitary hormones resulting indwarfism & deterioration of secondary sex characteristic  
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thyr/o thyroid/o   thyroid glands;shield  
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-oid   resembling  
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eu-   normal; good  
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euthyroid   normal thyroid gland  
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hyperthyroidism   condtion characterized by excessive secretion of the thyroid hormones result in goiter & exophthalmos  
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goiter   enlarged thyroid gland  
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exophthalmos   abnormal protrusion of the eyes  
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thyroiditis   inflammation of the thyroid gland  
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thyrotomy   to cut into the thyroid gland  
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ure/o   urea (end product of protein breakdown, found in urine)  
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dia-   through  
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anti-   against  
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antidiuretic hormone   hormone that prevents the loss of excessive amt of urine  
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-assay   analysis of a mixture to identify its contens  
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radi/o   radioactive  
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immun/o   safe  
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radioimmunoassay   blood test used to identify hormone levels in blood plasma (hormones are labeled w/radioactive substance)  
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endocrine hormones   hormones secreted by the endocrine glands into the bloodstream  
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exocrine glands   glands that secrete chemicals into ducts  
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-dipsia   thirst  
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polydipsia   excessive thirst  
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-physis   to grow  
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adenohypophysis   another name for anterior pituitary gland (made up of glandular tissue)  
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neurohypophysis   another name for posterior pituitary gland (made up of neural tissue)  
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-trophic; -tropic   pertaining to nourishment  
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adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)   pituitary hormone that stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce & secrete its own hormones  
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cortic/o   cortex; outer layer  
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gonadotrophic   pituitary hormone that stimulate the gonads to produce & secrete their own hormones  
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somat/o   body  
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somatotrophic   pituitary hormone that stimulates growth of body tissue  
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oxy-   sharp; quick  
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-tocin   labor  
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oxytocin   pituitary hormone that quickens childbirth  
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OT   oxytocin  
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PRL   prolactin  
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RIA   radioimmunoassay  
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TFT   thyroid function tests  
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TRH   thyrotrophin-releasing hormone  
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TSH   thyroid-stimulating hormone  
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