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Endocrine System

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Fuctions of Endocrine System   Produce, store, and release hormones for metabolism, reproduction, growth, and development  
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Pituitary gland   pea size gland located at the base of the brain; consists of 2 lobes (anterior and posterior); the hypothalamus controls release of hormones from this gland  
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Hormones released by pituitary gland- anterior lobe   - Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) - Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) - Growth hormone (GH) - Luteinizing hormone (LH) - Prolactin - Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)  
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)   stimulates the adrenal cortex  
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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)   regulates the ovaries and testicles; stimulates secretion of estrogen in females and sperm production in males  
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growth hormone (GH)   regulates body growth  
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luteinizing hormone (LH)   stimuates secretion of progesterone in females and testosterone in males  
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prolactin   stimulates milk production  
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thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)   stimulates the thyroid gland  
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Hormones released by pituitary gland- posterior lobe   - Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) - Oxytocin  
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)   stimulates water absorption by the kidneys  
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Oxytocin   stimulates uterine contractions  
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Thyroid Gland   Gland with two lobes, located below the larynx; it is the largest endocrine gland  
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Hormones Released by thyroid gland   Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) - both regulates metabolism  
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Parathyroid glands   four small glands located behind the thyroid  
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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)   released by parathyroid gland. Regulates calcium and phosphorus levels in blood and bones  
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Islets of Langerhans   Endocrine cells inside the pancreas  
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Insulin   released by islets of Langerhans. Regulates blood glucose levels  
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Thymus gland   gland located in the mediastinum  
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Thymosin   Released by thymus gland. Regulates immune response  
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Adrenal glands   pairs of glands located on top of the kidneys; each gland consists of the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla  
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Adrenal cortex   outer portion of the adrenal gland  
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Aldosterone   Released by adrenal cortex. Regulates electrolyte levels  
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Cortisol   Released by adrenal cortex. Aids in metabolism and also aids the body during stress  
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Adrenal medulla   inner portion of the gland  
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Epinephrine and Norepinephrine   Released by adrenal medulla. Aid body during stress by raising heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration  
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Ovaries   female reproductive glands attached to the uterus  
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Estrogen and progesterone   Released by the ovaries. Affect the development of female sexual organs and secondary sexual characteristics; regulate menstrual cycle and pregnancy  
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Testes   male reproductive glands located in teh scrotum  
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Testosterone   released by the testes. Affects development of sexual organs in males and secondary sexual characteristics  
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acr/o   extremity, top  
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aden/o   gland  
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adren/o , adrenal/o   adrenal glands  
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calc/i   calcium  
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cortic/o   cortex  
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crin/o   to secrete  
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dips/o   thrist  
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endocrin/o   endocrine  
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gluc/o , glucos/o , glyc/o , glycos/o   glucose, sugar  
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hormon/o   hormone  
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kal/i   potassium  
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natr/i   sodium  
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pancreat/o   pancreas  
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parathyroid/o   parathyroid glands  
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thym/o   thymus gland  
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thyr/o , thyroid/o   thyroid gland  
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-megaly   enlargement  
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-oid   resembling  
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-penia   deficiency  
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eu-   good, normal  
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hyper-   above, excessive  
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hypo-   below, deficient  
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poly-   many, much  
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euthyroid   normal thyroid  
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endogenous   produced inside the body  
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exogenous   produced outside of the body  
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metabolism   all physical and chemical changes that occur in tissue  
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Abnormal conditions of the thyroid gland   - Hyper or Hypo - Goiter - Nodule  
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Abnormal conditions of the adrenal cortex   cushing  
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Abnormal conditions of the adrenal medulla   phenochromocytoma  
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Abnormal conditions of the pancreas   - Hypoglycemia - DM : Type 1-IDDM / Type 2-NIDDM  
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Abnormal condition of the pituitary gland   acromegaly  
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adenitis   inflammation of a gland  
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adenomegaly   enlargement of a gland  
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endocrinopathy   disease of an endocrine gland  
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acromegaly   enlargement of the extremities caused by excessive production of growth hormone  
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diabetes insipidus (DI)   disorder caused by deficiency of antidiuretic hormone production by the pituitary gland resulting in excessive urination and ecessive thirst  
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gigantism   condition of excessive body growth caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland  
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thyroiditis   inflammation of the thyroid gland  
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thyromegaly   enlargement of the thyroid gland  
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hyperthyroidism   excessive hormone production by the thyroid gland  
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goiter   enlargement of the thyroid gland  
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Graves disease   condition of excessive secretion of the thyroid hormone causing goiter and exophthalmos  
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thyrotoxicosis   condition of excessive high levels of thyroid hormone  
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Hashimoto thyroiditis, Hashimoto disease   autoimmune disease causing chronic thyroidis  
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hypothyroidism   deficient hormone production by the thyroid gland  
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myxedema   severe hypothyroidism in an adult characterized by pale dry skin, brittle hair, and sluggishness  
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Addison disease   disease caused by deficiency of cortisol production by the adrenal glands  
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adrenopathy   disease of the adrenal gland  
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Cushing syndrome   disease caused by excessive cortisol production by the adrenal glands  
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Diabetes mellitus (DM)   disorder caused by deficiency of insulin and/or insulin resistance  
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Type I diabetes mellitus   diabetes caused by a total lack of insulin production  
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Type II diabetes mellitus   diabetes caused by either a lack of insulin or the body's inability to use insulin efficiently  
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)   excessive ketones in blood due to breakdown of stored fats for energy; a complication of diabetes mellitus; if left untreated, can lead to coma and death (when no insulin to break glucose for energy, will begin to break fats, leading to byproduct ketone)  
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Blood glucose, blood sugar   test to measure the amount of glucose in the blood  
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fasting blood glucose (FBG)   blood test that measures the amount of glucose in the blood after fasting for at least 8 hours  
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glucometer   device for measuring blood glucose levels from a drop of blood obtained by a fingerstick  
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glucose tolerance test (GTT)   blood test that measures the amount of glucose in the blood after administering a dose of glucose to the patient; used to gauge the body's ability to metabolize glucose  
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glycosylated hemoglobin (HgAlC)   blood test that indicates the amount of glucose in the blood over the previous months; used to indicate how well diabetes mellitus is being controlled  
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thyroid function tests   blood tests that measure thyroid hormone levels in the blood  
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thyroid-stimulating hormone   blood test that measures the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone in the blood; used to diagnosis hyperthyroidism or to monitor thyroid replacement therapy  
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thyroxine level   blood test that measures the amount of thyroxine in the blood to diagnose hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism  
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radioactive iodine uptake test (RAIU)   test of thyroid function by measuring the uptake of iodine by the thyroid  
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thyroid scan   scan of the thyroid gland using a radioactive substance, ultrasound, or computed tomography to show the size, shape, and position of the thyroid gland  
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adenectomy   excision of a gland  
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adrenalectomy   excision of an adrenal gland  
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pancreatectomy   excision of the pancreas  
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thyroidectomy   excision of the thyroid gland  
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thyroidotomy   incision into a thyroid gland  
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thyroparathyroidectomy   excision of the thyroid and parathyroid glands  
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antidiabetic   used to treat diabetes mellitus  
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antithyroid   used to treat overproduction of thyroid hormone  
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continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion, insulin pump (CSII)   used to treat diabetes mellitus with insulin via pump  
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insulin therapy   used to treat diabetes mellitus  
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hormone replacement therapy   used to replace a hormone normally produced by the body  
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endocrinology   medical specialty concerned with diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the endocrine system  
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endocrinologist   physician who specializes in endocrinology  
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