CPC ch 2-Endocrine System
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| Adren/o, Adrenal/o | Adrenal gland, epinephrine
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| Adrenocortic/o | Adrebal Cortex
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| Endocrin/o | Endocrine glands or system
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| Hypophys/o | Pituitary gland
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| Insul/o | Pancreatic Islets
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| Papathr/o, Parathyroid/o | Parathyroid gland
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| Pituitar/o | Pituitary Gland, Hypophysis
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| Thr/o, thyroid/o | Thyroid gland
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| Endocrinologist | Physician specializing in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the endocrine system.
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| Euthyroid | Normal thyroid gland activity
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| Glandular | Pertaining to a gland
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| Hyperkalemia | Excessive amounts of potassium in the blood.
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| Hyperthyroidism | Excessive secretion of thyroid hormone.
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| Hypothyroidism | Deficient secretion of the thyroid hormone
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| Insulin | hormone secreted by the beta cells in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas, regulates energy and glucose metabolism. Also used in management of diabetes
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| Parathyroid | Gland located behind the thyroid gland
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| Thymitis | Inflammation of the thymus gland
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| Thyroiditis | Inflammation of the thyroid gland
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| Thyrotoxicosis | Condition caused by excess thyroid hormone, often due to hyperactivity of the thyroid gland.
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| What is the 6 organs of the endocrine system? | Adrenal Gland, Carotid Body, Parathyroid Gland, Pituitary Gland, Thymus Gland, Thyroid Gland.
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| Adrenal Gland | Located near the top of the kidney. Cortex secretes several steroids and medulla secretes epi and norepinephrine.
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| Carotid Body | Epithelial like cells located on each sidee of the body at the division of the common carotid artery. regulated respiration and ph balance.
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| Parathyroid Gland | Small round bodies located on the posterior side of the thyroid gland. regulate calcium and phosphorus metabolism
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| Pituitary Gland | hypophysis. Posterior part of the gland secretes a hormone for uterine contraction and "let down" reflex of milk. The anterior releases thyroid stimulation hormone (TSH) etc.
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| Thymus Gland | Composed of lymphoid tissue located in the chest area. regulated circulation defenses. By puberty, it may be replaced by fat.
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| Thyroid Gland | Bi-lobe ductless gland located in the neck. Regulates metabolism and serum calcium levels.
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