Ch 13 Endocrine System Flashcards
crin/o
secrete
-dipsia
thirst
-ism
condition, state of
poly-
many
somat/o
body
acromegaly
rare hormonal disorder characterized by abnormal enlargement of the extremities caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone
addison’s disease
condition where the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol or aldosterone
aldosteronism
abnormality of electrolyte balance caused by the excessive secretion of aldosterone
antidiuretic hormone
secreted by the hypothalamus and stored by the pituitary gland. helps control blood pressure by reducing the amount of water excreted by the kidneys.
calcitonin
produced by the thyroid gland, hormone that works with the parathyroid hormone that works with the parathyroid hormone to decrease calcium levels in the blood and tissues by moving calcium in the storage in the bones and teeth
corticosteroids
steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex
cortisol
also called hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid that has an anti inflammatory action, helps regulate the metabolism of carbs, fats and proteins in the body
cretinism
congenital form of hypothyroidism
Cushing’s syndrome
condition caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol
diabetes insipidus
uncommon disorder caused by insufficient production of the antidiuretic hormone or by the inability of the kidneys to respond to the hormone