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Endocrine System

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aden/o   gland  
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adren/o, adrenal/o   adrenal gland  
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andr/o   male  
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crin/o   to secrete  
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dips/o   thirst  
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gluc/o, glucos/o, glyc/o   glucose (sugar)  
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hormon/o   hormone (an urging on)  
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keto/o, keton/o   ketone bodies  
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pancreat/o   pancreas  
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thym/o   thymus gland  
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thyr/o, thyroid/o   thyroid gland (shield)  
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adrenal glands, suprarenal glands   on superior surface of kidneys; adrenal cortex secretes steroid hormones, and adrenal medulla secrete Epi and NE  
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glucocorticoids   reg carb metabolism and have anti-inflammatory effects; cortisol is most significant one  
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mineral corticosteroids   maintain salt and water balance  
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androgens   influence development and maintenance of male sex charact; ex facial hair, deep voice  
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catecholamines   hormone secreted by adrenal medulla that affect SNS in stress response  
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epinephrine   secreted in response to fear or physical injury  
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norepinephrine   secreted in response to hypotension and physical stress  
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ovaries   located on both sides of uterus in female pelvis; secrete estrogen and progesterone  
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estrogen   resp for development of female secondary sex charact  
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progesterone   regulate uterine conditions during pregnancy  
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islets of Langerhans of the pancreas   endocrine tissue w/n the pancreas; secrete insulin and glucagon  
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insulin   secreted by beta cells for regulating metabolism of glucose  
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glucagon   secreted by alpha cells to regulate carb metabolism by raising blood sugar  
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parathyroid glands   two paired glands located on the posterior aspect of the thyroid gland in the neck; secrete PTH  
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parathyroid hormone (PTH)   regulate calcium and phosphorous metabolism  
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pineal gland   located in center of brain; secrete melatonin and serotonin  
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melatonin   exact function unknown; affects the onset of puberty  
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serotonin   NT that serves as precursor to melatonin  
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pituitary gland, hypophysis   located at base of brain; secrete hormones that reg function of other glands  
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anterior pituitary, adenohypophysis   anterior lobe of pituitary gland; secretes TSH, ACTH,FSH,LH, MSH, GH, and prolactin  
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thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)   stimulates secretion from thyroid gland  
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adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)   stimulates secretion from adrenal cortex  
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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)   initiates the growth of ovarian follicle; stimulates the secretion of estrogen in females and prod. of sperm in males  
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melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)   affects skin pigmentation  
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luteinizing hormone (LH)   causes ovluation; stimulates the secretion of progesterone by corpus luteum; secrete testostosterone in testes  
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growth hormone (GH)   influences growth  
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prolactin, lactogenic hormone   stimulates breast development and milk production during pregnancy  
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posterior pituitary, neurohypophysis   posterior lobe of pituitary gland; relates ADH and oxytocin  
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antidiuretic hormone (ADH)   influences the absorption of water by kidneys tubules  
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oxytocin   influences uterine contraction  
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testes   located on both sides w/n scrotum in male; secrete testosterone  
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testosterone   affects masculinization and reproduction  
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thymus gland   located in mediastinal cavity anterior to and above the heart; secretes thymosin  
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thymosin   regulates immune response  
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thyroid gland   located in front of the neck; secretes triiodothyronine(T3), thyroxine(T4), and calcitonin  
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triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4)   known as the thyroid hormones; regulate metabolism  
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calcitonin   regulates calcium and phosphorus metabolism  
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exophthalmos, exophthalmus   protrusion of one or both eyeballs, often because of thyroid dysfunction or a tumor behind the eyeball  
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glucosuria, glycosuria   glucose (sugar) in the urine  
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hirsutism   shaggy; excessive growth of hair, especially in unusual places (bearded woman)  
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hypercalcemia   abnormally high level of calcium in blood  
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hypocalcemia   abnormally low level of calcium in blood  
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hyperkalemia   abnormally high level of potassium in blood  
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hypokalemia   deficient level of potassium in blood  
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hypersecretion   abnormally increased secretion  
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hyposecretion   abnormally decreased secretion  
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ketosis, ketoacidosis, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)   abnormal amount ketone bodies in blood and urine indicating abnormal use of cabs, such as uncontrolled diabetes & starvation  
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metabolism   all chem process in body that result in growth, generation of energy, elim of waste, and other functions  
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polydipsia   excessive thirst  
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polyuria   excessive urination  
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Cushing syndrome   signs & Sx by excess cortisol; d/t excess prod by adrenal gland or side effect Tx w/ glucocorticoid/steroid hormones such as prednisone; Sx = upper body obesity, puffy face, hyperglycemia, weakness, thin/easily bruised skin w/ stria, HTN, and osteoporosis  
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adrenal virilism   excess adrenal secretion of androgen in adult women caused by tumor or hyperplasia; evid by amenorrhea, acne, hirsutism, deep voice  
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diabetes mellitus (DM)   metabolic disorder caused by absence/insufficient prod insulin secreted by pancreas, resulting in hyperglycemia and glucosuria  
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Type 1 DM   no beta-cell prod of insulin, patient dependent on insulin for survival  
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Type 2 DM   body prod insuff insulin or insulin resistance; patient usually not insulin dependent  
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hyperinsulinism   cond resulting from excessive amt insulin in blood that draws sugar out of bloodstream, results in hypoglycemia, fainting, and convulsions; caused by overdose or by tumor of pancreas  
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pancreatitis   inflammation of the pancreas  
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hyperparathyroidism   hypersecretion of the parathyroid glands, usually cuased by tumor  
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hypoparathyroidism   hyposecretion of the parathyroid glands  
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acromegaly   charact by enlarged features, especially of face and hands, caused by hypersecretion of pituitary GH after puberty, when normal bone growth has stopped; most often pituitary tumor  
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pituitary dwarfism   cond of congenital hyposecretion of GH that slows growth and causes short, yet proportionate, stature; often treated during childhood w/ GH; other forms of dwarfism most often caused by genetic defects  
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pituitary gigantism   cond of hypersecretion of GH during childhood bone development that leads to an abnormal overgrowth, esp. long bones; most often caused by pituitary tumor  
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goiter   enlargement of thyroid gland caused by thyroid dysfunction, tumor, lack of iodine in diet, or inflammation  
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hyperthyroidism   cond of hypersecretion of thyroid gland charact by nervousness, weight loss, rapid pulse, exophthamos, goiter, etc.  
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Graves disease   most common form of hyperthyroidism; caused by autoimmune defect that creates Ab that stimulate overprod. of thyroid hormones; exophthalmos featured charact.  
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hypothyroidism   cond of hyposecretion of thyroid hormone; result in sluggishness, slow pulse, and often obesity  
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myxedema   advanced hypothyroidism in adults charact by sluggishness, slow pulse, puffiness of hands and face, and dry skin  
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cretinism   cond of congenital hypothyroidism in children that result in lack of mental development and dwarf physical stature; thyroid gland either absent at birth or imperfectly developed  
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blood sugar (BS), blood glucose   meas. of sugar level (glucose) in blood  
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fasting blood sugar (FBS)   meas. of blood sugar level after fasting for 12 hours  
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postprandial blood sugar (PPBS)   meas. of blood sugar level after meal  
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glucose tolerance test (GTT)   meas. of body's ability to metabolize carbs by admin. prescribed amt of glucose after fasting period, then meas. blood and urine for glucose levels every hour thereafter for 4-6 hrs  
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glycohemoglobin, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbAlc)   a molecule in hemoglobin, level of which rises in blood as result of an increased level of blood sugar; common blood test used in diagnosing and treating diabetes  
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electrolyte panel   meas. of level of specific ions (Na, K, Cl, HCO3 via CO2) in blood; electrolytes essential for water bal  
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thyroid function study   meas. of thyroid hormone levels in blood plasma to determ efficiency of glandular secreations T3, T4, and TSH  
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urine sugar and ketone studies   chem test to determ presence of sugar or ketone bodies in urine; used as screen for diabetes  
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computed tomography (CT)   CT of the head is used to obtain a transverse (horizontal) view of pituitary gland  
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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)   nonionizing images of magnetic resonance are useful in identifying abnormalities of pituitary gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, and thyroid glands  
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sonography   sonographic images are used to identify endocrine pathology, such as w/ thyroid ultrasound  
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thyroid uptake and image   radionuclide (nuclear medicine) scan of thyroid to visualize the radioactive accum of previously inj isotopes to detect thyroid nodules or tumors  
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adrenalectomy   excision of the adrenal glands  
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hypophysectomy   excision of the pituitary gland  
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pancreatectomy   excision of the pancreas  
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parathyroidectomy   excision of the parathyroid glands  
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thymectomy   excision of the thymus gland  
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thyroidectomy   excision of the thyroid gland  
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continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII)/ insulin pump therapy   use of insulin delivery device worn on body (usually abdomen) and subcutaneously infuses doses of insulin programmed according to individual needs of diabetic patients  
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radioiodine therapy   use of radioactive iodine to treat disease, such as eradicate thyroid tumor cells, Tx admin in a nuclear medicine facility  
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antidiabetic drug   any of several agents used to control blood sugar levels in treatment of diabetes mellitus  
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antithyroid drug   an agent that blocks the production of thyroid hormones; used to treat hyperthyroidism  
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hormone replacement therapy (HRT)   treatment with a hormone to correct a hormonal deficiency (e.g. estrogen, testosterone, and thyroid)  
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hypoglycemic, antihyperglycemic   a drug that lowers the blood glucose (e.g. insulin)  
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