A chemical messenger produced by an endocrine gland and released into the bloodstream to regulate specific bodily functions.

A condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive and produces insufficient thyroid hormone.

High levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood, often associated with diabetes mellitus.

A small, pea-sized gland at the base of the brain that releases hormones which control many other endocrine glands.

Endocrine glands located on top of each kidney that produce hormones managing metabolism, blood pressure, and the stress response

Small, bean-shaped glands that filter lymph fluid, trapping and destroying harmful substances like bacteria and viruses.

Swelling that occurs due to the accumulation of lymph fluid in tissues, typically caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system.

Abnormal enlargement of the spleen

A type of white blood cell (T cell or B cell) that is a key component of the immune system and fights infection.

An organ of the lymphatic system located in the chest where T lymphocytes grow and multiply.

Abnormally high blood pressure.

Myocardial Infarction

A heart attack, which is the death of a portion of the heart muscle due to an inadequate blood supply.

The hardening and narrowing of arteries due to the buildup of plaque (fatty material) in the arterial walls.

An irregular or abnormal heart rhythm.

A disease of the heart muscle that reduces its ability to pump blood efficiently.

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Endocrine: Hormones,

Question	Answer
Hormone	A chemical messenger produced by an endocrine gland and released into the bloodstream to regulate specific bodily functions.
Hypothyroidism	A condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive and produces insufficient thyroid hormone.
Hyperglycemia	High levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood, often associated with diabetes mellitus.
Pituitary Gland	A small, pea-sized gland at the base of the brain that releases hormones which control many other endocrine glands.
Adrenal Glands	Endocrine glands located on top of each kidney that produce hormones managing metabolism, blood pressure, and the stress response
Lymph Node	Small, bean-shaped glands that filter lymph fluid, trapping and destroying harmful substances like bacteria and viruses.
Lymphedema	Swelling that occurs due to the accumulation of lymph fluid in tissues, typically caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system.
Splenomegaly	Abnormal enlargement of the spleen
Lymphocyte	A type of white blood cell (T cell or B cell) that is a key component of the immune system and fights infection.
Thymus	An organ of the lymphatic system located in the chest where T lymphocytes grow and multiply.
Hypertension	Abnormally high blood pressure.
Myocardial Infarction	A heart attack, which is the death of a portion of the heart muscle due to an inadequate blood supply.
Atherosclerosis	The hardening and narrowing of arteries due to the buildup of plaque (fatty material) in the arterial walls.
Arrhythmia	An irregular or abnormal heart rhythm.
Cardiomyopathy	A disease of the heart muscle that reduces its ability to pump blood efficiently.

Created by: cpurple30

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