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The Endocrine System

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show gland  
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adren/o   show
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andr/o   show
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show to secrete  
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show thirst  
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gluc/o   show
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show ketone bodies  
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show vasopressin  
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T4   show
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show triiodothyronine  
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show parathyroid hormone  
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PRL   show
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HbAlc   show
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glucosuria   show
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show excessive hair growth over the body, unusual places  
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hypercalcemia   show
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show an abnormally low level of calcium in the blood  
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show abnormally increased secretion  
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show abnormally decreased secretion  
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polydipsia   show
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polyuria   show
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antidiuretic hormone (ADH)   show
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show located in front of the neck; secretes triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), and calcitonin  
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calcitonin   show
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adrenalectomy   show
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hypophysectomy   show
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pancreatectomy   show
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parathyroidectomy   show
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show hormone that causes ovulation; stimulates the secretion of progesterone by the corpus luteum; causes the secretion of testosterone in the testes  
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melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)   show
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growth hormone (GH)   show
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serotonin   show
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melatonin   show
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show located in the center of the brain; secretes melatonin and serotonin  
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glucagon   show
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epinephrine   show
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show hormone that is secreted in response to hypotension (low blood pressure) and physical stress  
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