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NHTC 10 Endocrine Secretions, Pathological Conditions

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thyroid   produces T3, T4 & calcitonin  
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adrenal cortex   the portion of the suprarenal gland that secretes 3 types of steriod hormones called corticosteroids  
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parathyroid glands   4 glands attached to each thyroid lobe that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH)  
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pancreas   produces glucagon and insulin  
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adenohypophysis   the pituitary's anterior portion, which secretes growth hormone (GH). this hormone stimulates the growth of bones, muscles, and organs; also called somatropin  
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ovaries   almond-shaped glands in the pelvic cavity that produce estrogen and progesterone  
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neurohypophysis   the pituitary's posterior lobe, which secretes antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin  
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adrenal medulla   the portion of the suprarenal gland that secretes epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine  
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pineal gland   gland believed to secrete melatonin  
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thymus gland   gland that produces thymosin, which is important in the immune responses in children  
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hirsutism   excessive growth of hair or presence of hair in unusual places, especially in women  
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exophthalmos   protrusion of the eyeballs; often a sign of hyperthyroidism  
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IDDM   occurs mostly in children and adolescents; characterized by destruction of beta cells of the islets of Langerhans with complete insulin deficiency in the body. Treatment includes daily injections of insulin  
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hyperkalemia   excessive amount of potassium in the blood  
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acromegaly   chronic disease of middle-aged persons characterized by enlarged features, particulary of the bone, face, hands, and extremities due to hypersecretion of GH  
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thyromegaly   enlargement of the thyroid gland; also referred to as goiter  
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polyuria   excretion of abnormally large amounts of urine  
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myxedema   the most severe form of hpothyroidism. It is characterized by swelling of the hands, face, feet and periorbital tissues  
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endogenous   originating from within the body or produced from internal causes  
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polydipsia   excessive thirst characteristic of diabetes mellitus  
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thyroid storm   thyrotoxic crisis. It may be fatal if left untreated  
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hyperglycemia   abnormally high levels of glucose in the blood as in diabetes  
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hypervolemia   abnormal increase in the amount of intravascular fluid, particularly in the volume of circulating blood  
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hyponatremia   a decreased concentration of sodium in the blood  
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hypogonadism   underproduction of sex hormones by the ovaries and testes  
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