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Chapter 7: Endocrine

Endocrine System

QuestionAnswer
Aden/o Gland
Adren/o Adrenal Gland
Andr/o Male
Dips/o Thirst
Ket/o Ketone Bodies
Pancreat/o Pancreas
Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex? Steroid hormones
Which hormone maintains salt and water balance? Mineralocorticoid
Which hormone is secreted in response to fear or physical injury? Epinephrine
What is another name for epinephrine? Adrenaline
Which hormones are secreted by the ovaries? Estrogen and Progesterone
Which gland secretes serotonin and melatonin? Pineal gland
FSH Follicle-stimulating hormone
GH Growth hormone
Hormone that regulates immune response Thymosin
Glucose in the urine Glucosuria
Protrusion of one or more of the eyeballs often as a result of thyroid dysfunction? Exophthalmus
Abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood Hypercalcemia
Abnormally low levels of glucose in the blood Hypoglycemia
High levels of potassium in the blood Hypokalemia
Excessive thirst Polydipsia
Excessive urination Polyuria
A condition that results in excessive output of the adrenal secretion of androgens in adult women caused by a tumor or hyperplasia. Adrenal virilism
Inflammation of the pancreas Pancreatitis
A disease characterized by enlarged features especially of the face and hands, caused by hypersecretion of the pituitary growth hormone Acromegaly
Advanced form of hypothyroidism in adults characterized by sluggishness, low pulse, puffiness in the hands and face, and dry skin. Myxedema
Enlargement of the thyroid caused by thyroid dysfunction, tumor, lack of iodine in the diet, or inflammation. Goiter
Measurement of blood sugar levels after fasting for 12 hours Fasting blood sugar
Measurement of the level of specific ions in the blood. Electrolyte panel
Chemical test to determine the presence of sugar or ketone bodies in the urine Urine sugar and ketone studies
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