Chapter 11 Quiz Review Flashcards
Acro
Extremities
Adeno
Gland
Cortico
Cortex
Crino
Secrete
Gluco/Glyco
sugar
Gonado
Sex Glands
Gyneco
Female Women
kal/i
potassium
masto
breast
natro
sodium
radio
x-rays
toxio/toxico
poison
carcinoma
cancerous tumor
dipsia
thirst
itis
inflammation
phagia
swallowing
tropin
hormone
y
process, state
Hypothalamus
releases GHRH, GHIH, CRH, GnRH and TRH
maintains body balance
Testes
Testosterone
stimulate the development of male 2nd characteristics and sperm production
Ovaries
Estrogen and Progesterone
Regulates female reproductive system and prepares it for pregnancy
Calcitonin
Stores calcium in bones, prevents Hypercalcemia
PTH
Creates calcium when there’s too little to prevent Hypocalecmia
Pituitary Gland
Secretes ACTH, FSH, GH, LH, MSH, Prolactin, TSH, ADH, Oxytocin
Myxedema
occurs in older adults and children, puffy skin
Cushing’s
born with or caused by steroids, easily bruised skin and weight gain
grave’s
bulging eyes and big thyroid gland
Addison’s
stops hormones, occurs in 30-50 year olds
DM
diabetes mellitus, 2 types
DI
Diabetes insipidus, Not enough ADH, Polydipsia and Polyuria
excessive drinking and urinating
Which hormone do Pregnancy tests detect
hCG
Hormone Replacement Therapy
treats menopause
What spikes before ovulation
luteinizing hormone LH
TSH
Thyroid stimulating hormone
stimulates thyroid
T4
Thyroxine
controls metabolism
PTH
Parathyroid Hormone
increases calcium
LH
Luteinizing Hormone
spikes before pregnancy
HCG
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
produced during pregnancy
FBS
Fasting Blood Sugar
ADH
antidiuretic hormone
stimulates kidneys to retain water
GH
Growth Hormone
stimulates growth