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Ch. 31 & 33
MA1201 Test 2 Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| thyroid gland | secretes thyroid hormones |
| parathyroid gland | secretes calcitonin |
| Secretes glucagon | Alpha cells of the pancreas |
| Secretes insulin | Beta cells of the pancreas |
| pineal body | secretes melatonin |
| thymus | secretes thymosin |
| acromegaly | excessive growth hormones in adults |
| diabetes meliitus | insufficient insulin production |
| giantism | excessive growth hormone in children |
| dwarfism | low growth hormone |
| graves disease | high thyroid hormone production |
| myxedema | severe low thyroid hormone |
| prostate gland | the gland that surrounds the urethra |
| vas deferens | carries sperm from epididymis to urethra |
| cryptorchidism | undescended testicle |
| infundibulum | finger like projections that catch the egg |
| bartholins glands | secretes mucus to ease the insertion of the penis into vagina |
| cleavage | rapid cell deivision of the zygote |
| embryonic period | gestation period of week 2 to 8 |
| endometrium | inner most layer of the uterus |
| oral contraceptives | low dose estrogen and progesterone |
| hysterectomy | removal of the uterus |
| fibroids | benign tumor of the uterine wall |
| APGAR Test | score based on newborn transition at birth 7-9 is normal |
| prolactin | hormone that stimulates milk production |
| chlamydia | STI caused by bacteria |
| Herpes simplex | STI that creates blisters on the genitalia and has no cure |
| pubic lice | STI with blood sucking insects |