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Organ Sys Term 2
Endocrine System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| lipid | fat |
| nephr | kidney |
| thym | thymus |
| adrena | adrenal |
| gluc | sugar |
| pancreat | pancreas |
| somat | body |
| endocrine system | consists of glands that secrete hormones; liver, stomach, pancreas, kidneys, etc. |
| pituitary gland | produces multiple hormones and is located at the base of the brain; controls body's growth and releases hormones into the bloodstream that control much of the activity of other glands |
| thyroid gland | located just below the larynx and releases hormones important for regulating body metabolism; 4 smaller parathyroid glands located on the thyroid gland |
| thymus | located beneath the sternum; produces insulin and glucagon |
| adrenal glands | located on top of the kidneys; produce aldosterone, cortisol, androgens, estrogens, epinephrine and norepinephrine |
| end (prefix) | within |
| crine | secrete |
| emia (suffix) | blood |