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endocrine defs

endocrine spelling and defs

QuestionAnswer
melatonin chemical that induces sleep cycles
mineralocorticoid steroid that increases urinary output
Synthroid common T4 drug to treat hypothyroidism
metformin oral antidiabetic drug
Fosamax biphosphonate derivative to treat osteoporosis
Lantus longest acting insulin
thyroglobulin how T3 and T4 are stored before use
iodine deficiency may cause hypothyroidism
epinephrine synthetic version of adrenaline
hypothalamus gland that connects the nervous system and endocrine system
pheochromocytoma tumor of the adrenal gland
homeostasis internal balance of the body in respect to fluid, ph, and chemical levels
hypokalemia low amounts of potassium in the blood
pancreas largest gland; produces insulin
corticosteroid steroid produced in the adrenal cortex
Cushing's syndrome disease due to overproduction of corticosteroids in the body
osteoporosis disease where the bones lose density and mass
myxedema another term for hypothyroidism
cretinism underdevelopment of the brain and body
oxytocin drug to stimulate uterine contractions
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