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Secretion/Path Cond
NHTC 10 Endocrine Secretions, Pathological Conditions
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| thyroid | produces T3, T4 & calcitonin |
| adrenal cortex | the portion of the suprarenal gland that secretes 3 types of steriod hormones called corticosteroids |
| parathyroid glands | 4 glands attached to each thyroid lobe that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH) |
| pancreas | produces glucagon and insulin |
| adenohypophysis | the pituitary's anterior portion, which secretes growth hormone (GH). this hormone stimulates the growth of bones, muscles, and organs; also called somatropin |
| ovaries | almond-shaped glands in the pelvic cavity that produce estrogen and progesterone |
| neurohypophysis | the pituitary's posterior lobe, which secretes antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin |
| adrenal medulla | the portion of the suprarenal gland that secretes epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine |
| pineal gland | gland believed to secrete melatonin |
| thymus gland | gland that produces thymosin, which is important in the immune responses in children |
| hirsutism | excessive growth of hair or presence of hair in unusual places, especially in women |
| exophthalmos | protrusion of the eyeballs; often a sign of hyperthyroidism |
| IDDM | occurs mostly in children and adolescents; characterized by destruction of beta cells of the islets of Langerhans with complete insulin deficiency in the body. Treatment includes daily injections of insulin |
| hyperkalemia | excessive amount of potassium in the blood |
| acromegaly | chronic disease of middle-aged persons characterized by enlarged features, particulary of the bone, face, hands, and extremities due to hypersecretion of GH |
| thyromegaly | enlargement of the thyroid gland; also referred to as goiter |
| polyuria | excretion of abnormally large amounts of urine |
| myxedema | the most severe form of hpothyroidism. It is characterized by swelling of the hands, face, feet and periorbital tissues |
| endogenous | originating from within the body or produced from internal causes |
| polydipsia | excessive thirst characteristic of diabetes mellitus |
| thyroid storm | thyrotoxic crisis. It may be fatal if left untreated |
| hyperglycemia | abnormally high levels of glucose in the blood as in diabetes |
| hypervolemia | abnormal increase in the amount of intravascular fluid, particularly in the volume of circulating blood |
| hyponatremia | a decreased concentration of sodium in the blood |
| hypogonadism | underproduction of sex hormones by the ovaries and testes |
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