ITM endocrine system Word Scramble

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
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hormone released by pineal glandsmelatonin
hormone produced by adrenal glandcatelcholamines, epinephrine, norepinephrine
epinephrineadrenaline
norepinephrinenoradrenaline
endocrineductless glands-secrete into blood or tissue
exocrineglands with ducts-secrete onto surfaces or specific areas
major cause of hypersecretiontumors
insulinlowers blood glucose levels
lack of insulin causes...diabetes mellitus
hyposecretioncondition of too little hormone
hypersecretioncondition of too much hormone
master glandpituitary gland
pancreasproduces insulin & glucagon
hyperthyroidismincreases metabolism
hypothyroidismdecreases metabolism
tissue hormonesprostaglandins
sex steroidsgonadocorticoids
sex hormonesfemale-progesterone, estrogen; male-testosterone
anterior pituitary hormonesGH, ACTH, FSH, LH, PRL, MSH, TSH
GH growth hormonestimulates growth
ACTH adrenocorticotropic hormonenormal growth & development of adrenal cortex, releases glucocorticoids & androgens
FSH follicle stimulating hormonefemale-stimulates growth & maturation of ovarian follicles
FSH follicle stimulating hormonemale-stimulates sperm production
LH lutenizing hormonefemale-causes ovulation & stimulates progesterone production in ovaries
LH lutenizing hormonemale-stimulates production of testosterone in testes
PRL prolactinin males but active mostly in females, breast development & initiates milk production
MSH melanocyte-stimulating hormonepigment cells of skin
TSH thyroid-stimulating hormonegrowth & development of thyroid gland & controls release of thyroid hormone
endocrine glands...release hormones
hypothalmus glandlink between both nervous system & endocrine
addisons diseaselow cortisol levels
parathyroid releases...parathyroid hormone
thyroid releases...calcitonin
calcitoninputs calcium into bones
parathyroidpulls calcium out of bones
cushings diseaseelevated levels of glucocorticoid
cushings syndrome symptomsbuffalo hump, edema, hyperglycemia, muscle weakness
cushings syndrome symptomssuppressed immunity, osteoporosis, acne
cushings syndrome symptomsincreased facial hair, possible diabetes mellitus
hypoparathyroidismcauses low levels of serum calcium
hypocalcemic tetanyloss of sensation, muscle twitches, uncontrolled spasms, convulsions, spasms of skeletal muscles
antidiuretic hormoneholds urine in
ectomymeans "to remove"
GASsympathetic state, being stressed
adrenal glands locationtop of kidneys
pineal gland locationinside brain within diencephalon -'third eye'
pituitary gland locationin brain anterior to hypothalamus
type I diabetesinsulin dependent
type II diabetesnon insulin dependent
cretinismlow metabolic rate, retarded growth & sexual development, frequently retardation