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The Endocrine System

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aden/o   show
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show adrenal gland  
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andr/o   show
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crin/o   show
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dips/o   show
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show glucose (sugar)  
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ket/o   show
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VP   show
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show thyroxine  
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T3   show
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show parathyroid hormone  
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show prolactin  
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HbAlc   show
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glucosuria   show
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hirsutism   show
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show an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood  
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show an abnormally low level of calcium in the blood  
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hypersecretion   show
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hyposecretion   show
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polydipsia   show
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polyuria   show
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show hormone released by the posterior pituitary that influences the absorption of water kidney tubules; also called vasopressin  
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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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show removal of ones or both adrenal glands  
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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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show hormone that is secreted in response to fear or physical injury; also adrenaline  
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show hormone that is secreted in response to hypotension (low blood pressure) and physical stress  
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