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Ch. 13 Endocrine/Ch. 15 Urinary Study Guide/Abbreviations Flashcards

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1
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Endocrine gland is a ductless gland that secretes . . .

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hormones directly into the bloodstream.

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The pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland, behind and slightly above . . .

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the nose and throat

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The anterior pituitary gland secretes 7 hormones. What are they?

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GH - growth hormone
ACTH - adrenocorticotropic hormone
TSH - thyroid-stimulating hormone
LTH - lactogenic hormone
FSH - follicle-stimulating hormone
LH - luteinizing hormone
MSH - melanocyte-stimulating hormone
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The posterior pituitary gland secretes 2 hormones. What are they?

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ADH - antidiuretic hormone

OT - oxytocin

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What does the pineal gland do?

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secretes melatonin

induces sleep

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6
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Where is the thyroid gland located?

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in front of the neck, below larynx

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The thyroid gland secretes what 3 hormones?

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T3 (triiodothyronine) - growth and development
T4 (thyroxine) - metabolism
calcitonin - regulates calcium levels in blood

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What is the parathyroid gland?

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4 rounded bodies on the dorsum of the thyroid

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What does the parathyroid gland secrete?

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parathyroid hormone

regulates levels of calcium in the blood

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Where is the thymus?

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mediastinum beneath the sternum

the thymus shrinks with age

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What 2 hormones does the thymus secrete?

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thymosin and thymopoietin

both stimulate production of T cells

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Where are the adrenal glands located?

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2 glands, 1 per kidney, atop each kidney

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13
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What do the adrenal glands secrete?

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corticosteroids and hormones

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What are the 2 hormones secreted by adrenals?

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epinephrine (adrenaline)

norepinephrine (noradrenaline) returns body to normal

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Where is the pancreas located?

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LUQ - behind the stomach

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The pancreas contains a group of cells called . . .

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islets of Langerhans

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What does the islets of Langerhans do?

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produces hormones: glucagon and insulin

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Define acromegaly

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hyperexcretion of the human growth hormone (HGH)
usually due to a pituitary gland tumor
treatment is surgery/radiation

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Diabetes insipidus is . . .

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deficiency of secretion of ADH (antidiuretic hormone)
excretion of large amounts of urine and sodium
patients have excessive thirst - drink excess water

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Diabetes mellitus is . . .

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common form of diabetes
lack of insulin production by the pancreas
sugar present in the urine
Type I
Type II
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21
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Hyperplasia of the thyroid gland is:

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goiter

possibly from lack of iodine

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Graves’ disease is . . .

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hyperthyroidism
it causes exophthalmos (bulging eyeballs)
treated with antithyroid medication, radioiodine, and surgery

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23
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Define diabetic retinopathy . . .

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capillaries of the retina have localized areas of bulging (microaneurysms), hemorrhages, leakage, and scarring eventually resulting in loss of vision.

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Cushing’s syndrome:

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adrenal glands produce excessive corticosteroids

symptoms are weight gain, fatigue, and moon-like facies

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25
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disease of a gland

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adenopathy

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26
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steroid hormone that increases male characteristics

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androgen

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27
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suppresses urine production

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antidiuretic

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28
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islets of Langerhans fail to produce enough insulin

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diabetes mellitus

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29
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normal thyroid

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euthyroid

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30
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secretes substance through ducts

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exocrine gland

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31
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outward protrusion of eyeballs

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exophthalmos

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32
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Glucagon is . . .

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hormone secreted by islets of Langerhans

stimulates liver to convert glycogen into glucose

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33
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excessive body hair in a male distribution pattern

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hirsutism

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34
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elevated blood calcium levels

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hypercalcemia

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35
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low blood potassium levels

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hypokalemia

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36
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low blood sodium levels

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hyponatremia

37
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Oxytocin is . . .

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hormone secreted from posterior pituitary gland

stimulates uterine contractions and milk letdown

38
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excessive eating

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polyphagia

39
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excretion of a large amount of urine

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polyuria

40
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Hormones secreted by the thymus to stimulate T cell production:

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thymopoietin

thymosin

41
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DM

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diabetes mellitus

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FBS

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fasting blood sugar

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GTT

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glucose tolerance test

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IDDM

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insulin-dependent diabetes

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NIDDM

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noninsulin-dependent diabetes

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K

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potassium

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Ca

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calcium

48
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Na

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sodium

49
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Where are the kidneys located?

A

each side of the vertebral column

back of the upper abdominal cavity

50
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Name the 3 areas of the kidney:

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cortex - outer layer
medulla - inner region (contains nephron)
hilum - where blood vessels enter and ureter exits the kidney

51
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What are ureters?

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tubes from kidney to bladder
carries urine
1 for each kidney

52
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temporary storage for urine

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bladder

53
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where urine exits the body

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urethra

54
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The color of urine should be:

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pale to deep yellow

55
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If the urine is darker it is:

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very concentrated

56
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Hematuria is:

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blood in the urine (reddish-brown color)

57
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What are the 3 terms for clarity in urine?

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turbid - cloudy
pyuria - pus
bacteruria - bacteria

58
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Odor is classified as:

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strong odor - not foul

59
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Foul or putrid odor is common with?

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infection

60
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This is found with patients with diabetes mellitus?

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fruity odor

61
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albuminuria =

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proteinuria

62
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anuria

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no urine output

63
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dysuria

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painful urination

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nocturia

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excessive nighttime urination

65
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polydipsia

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excessive thirst

66
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pyuria

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pus in urine

67
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cystitis is

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inflammation of the bladder
symptoms are: frequency, urgency, hematuria
caused by: infection, kidney stone, or tumor

68
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renal calculi:

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kidney stones

calcium oxalate most common at 70%

69
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BUN is:

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blood urea nitrogen

blood test checks the amount of urea and nitrogen present in blood

70
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cystoscopy

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viewing the interior of the bladder with a scope

71
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IVP (intravenous pyelogram)

A 
visualize the entire urinary tract
(kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra)
contrast dye is given by IV
x-rays are taken
diagnose tumors, cysts, stones or other anomalies
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KUB (kidneys, ureters, bladder)

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x-ray with no contrast medium

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UA (urinalysis)

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physical, chemical, or microscopic examination of urine

74
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without symptoms

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asymptomatic

75
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scope used to view the interior of the bladder

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cystoscope

76
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removing waste products from the blood when kidneys are unable

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dialysis

77
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urination or voiding

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micturition

78
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kidney stones

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nephrolithiasis (renal calculi)

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inability to retain urine

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incontinence

80
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inability to empty bladder

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retention

81
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dye that doesn’t permit passage of x-rays

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radiopaque

appears white on x-ray

82
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distention of kidney because of obstructed ureter

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hydronephrosis

83
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UTI

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urinary tract infection

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BUN

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blood urea nitrogen

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ESWL

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extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy

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UA

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urinalysis

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KUB

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kidneys, ureters, bladder

88
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The pituitary gland is a ______________ and its function is to:

A

master gland

secrete hormones that control other organs

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