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CNHP 2010 CH. 7
Terms and definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| andr/o | male |
| crin/o | to secrete |
| dips/o | thirst |
| adrenal glands | located on the superior surface of each kidney; the outer adrenal cortex secrets steroid hormones, and the inner adrenal medulla secrets epinephrine and norepinephrine; also called suprarenal glands |
| steroid hormones | hormones secretes by the adrenal cortex |
| glucocorticoids | hormones that regulate carbohydrate metabolism and have anti-inflammatory effects; cortisol is the most significant glucocorticoid |
| mineralocorticoid | hormones that maintain salt and water balance |
| androgens | hormones that influence development and maintenance of male sex characteristics, for example, facial hair, deep voice |
| catecholamines | hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla that affect the sympathetic nervous system in stress response |
| epinephrine | hormone that is secreted is secreted in response to fear or physical injury; also adrenaline |
| progesterone | hormone that regulates uterine conditions during pregnancy |
| pineal gland | located in the center of the brain; secrets melatonin and serotonin |
| serotonin | hormone that constricts blood vessels and acts as a neurotransmitter |
| hypophysis | pituitary gland |
| oxytocin | hormone released by the posterior pituitary that influences uterine contraction |
| thymus | located in the mediastinum (partition between the lungs) anterior to and above the heart; secrets thymosin |
| thymosin | hormone that regulates immune response |
| thyroid | located in front of the neck; secrets triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), and calcitonin |
| triiodothyronine (T3) | thyroid hormone similar to thyroxine but having greater potency; regulates metabolism |
| calcitonin | hormones that regulates calcium and phosphorous metabolism |
| hypoglycemic | a drug that lowers the blood glucose level (e.g. insulin); also called antihyperglycemic |
| ACTH | adrenocorticotropic hormone |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| CSII | continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion |
| DKA | diabetic ketoacidosis |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
| LH | luteinizing hormone |
| MSH | melanocyte - stimulating hormone |
| PRL | prolactin |
| VP | vasopressin |
| Hypocalcemia | an abnormally low level of calcium in the blood |
| Hypercalcemia | an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood |
| Hyperkalemia | an abnormally high levels of potassium in the blood |
| Hypokalemia | deficient level of potassium in the blood |
| polyuria | excessive urination |
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