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congenital form of hypothyroidism

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creatinism

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adrenalitis

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inflammation of the adrenal glands

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stimulates the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells

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thymosin

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luteinizing hormone

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stimulates ovulation

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antidiuretic hormone

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helps control blood pressure by reducing amount of water that is secreted through the kidneys

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minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove one or both adrenal glands

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laparoscopic adrenalectomy

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autoimmune disease in which the body’s own antibodies attack and destroy the cells of the thyroid gland

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hashimoto’s disease

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regulate the rate of metabolism and affect the growth and rate of function of other body systems.

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thyroxine

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excess secretion of growth hormone

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hyperpituitarism

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hyperpituitarism

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excess secretion of growth hormone

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polyuria

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excessive urination

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insulin

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hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood stream

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steroid hormone secreted by the testicles and the adrenal cortex to stimulate the dev. of male secondary sex characteristics

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testosterone

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hormone secreted by the ovaries that is important in the development and maintenance of the female secondary sex characteristics and in regulation of the menstrual cycle

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estrogen

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oral administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells

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radioactive iodine treatment

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fructosamine test

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measures average glucose levels over the previous 3 weeks

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disorder of unknown causes in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland and stimulates it to make excessive amounts of thyroid hormone

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grave’s disease

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disorder of unknown causes in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland and stimulates it to make excessive amounts of thyroid hormone

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grave’s disease

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condition in which the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes

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prediabetes

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regulates the growth of bone, muscle and other body tissues

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growth hormone

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The hormone that increases the amount of glucose in the bloodstream by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose.

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glucagon

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The hormone that increases the amount of glucose in the bloodstream by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose.

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glucagon

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hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood stream

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insulin

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glucose

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basic form of energy used in the body

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conn’s syndrome

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disorder of the adrenal glands that is caused the excessive production of aldosterone

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the condition of excessive secretion of insulin in the blood stream

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hyperinsulinism

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caused by a deficiency of thyroid secretion

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hypothyroidism

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excessive urination

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polyuria

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stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth

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oxytocin

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30
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diabetes insipidus

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uncommon disorder caused by an insufficient production of ADH or by the ability of the kidneys to respond appropriately to this hormone

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An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball out of the orbit.

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exophthalmos

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benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia by secreting additional insulin

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insulinoma

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mineral substances that are normally found in the blood and other bodily fluids

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electrolytes

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steroids

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A large family of hormone-like substances that share the same fat-soluble chemical structure.

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stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth

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oxytocin

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glucagon

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The hormone that increases the amount of glucose in the bloodstream by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose.

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condition in which the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes

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prediabetes

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inflammation of the thymus

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thymitis

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gigantism

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abnormal growth of the entire body that is caused by excessive secretion of GH before puberty

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cortisol

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corticosteroid that has an anti inflammatory action; help regulate metabolism of carbs, fats and proteins

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aldosteronism

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abnormality of the electrolyte balance that is caused by the excessive secretion of aldosterone

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epinephrine

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stimulates the sympathetic NS in response to physical injury or mental stress

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progesterone

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This hormone, whose function is to complete the preparation of the uterus for pregnancy, is released during the second half of the menstrual cycle by the corpus luteum in the ovary.

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abnormality of the electrolyte balance that is caused by the excessive secretion of aldosterone

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aldosteronism

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myxedema

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caused by an extreme deficiency of thyroid secretion

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46
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inflammation of the pancreas

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pancreatitis

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47
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benign tumor of the pituitary gland

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prolactinoma

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inflammation of the adrenal glands

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adrenalitis

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puberty

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process of physical changes by which a child’s body becomes an adult body that is capable of reproducing

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prolactinoma

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benign tumor of the pituitary gland

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occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone

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addison’s disease

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52
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surgical removal of the parathyroid glands

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parathyroidectomy

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This hormone, whose function is to complete the preparation of the uterus for pregnancy, is released during the second half of the menstrual cycle by the corpus luteum in the ovary.

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progesterone

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basic form of energy used in the body

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glucose

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exophthalmos

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An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball out of the orbit.

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parathyroidectomy

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surgical removal of the parathyroid glands

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cushing’s syndrome

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caused by a prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol

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excessive hunger

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polyphagia

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follicle-stimulating hormone

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stimulates the secretion of estrogen and the growth of ova in the ovaries

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stimulates the sympathetic NS in response to physical injury or mental stress

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epinephrine

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estrogen

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hormone secreted by the ovaries that is important in the development and maintenance of the female secondary sex characteristics and in regulation of the menstrual cycle

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electrolytes

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mineral substances that are normally found in the blood and other bodily fluids

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63
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acromegaly

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enlargement of the extremities due to excessive GH after puberty

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64
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measures average glucose levels over the previous 3 weeks

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fructosamine test

65
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the condition of excessive secretion of insulin in the blood stream

A

hyperinsulinism

66
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stimulates ovulation

A

luteinizing hormone

67
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decreases calcium levels in the blood and tissues by moving calcium for storage into the bones and teeth

A

calcitonin

68
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laparoscopic adrenalectomy

A

minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove one or both adrenal glands

69
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condition of excessive mammary dev. in the male

A

gynecomastia

70
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overproduction of thyroid hormones

A

hyperthyroidism

71
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benign tumor of the pituitary gland

A

prolactinoma

72
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caused by an extreme deficiency of thyroid secretion

73
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pituitary adenoma

A

One of two types of slow-growing, benign tumors of the pituitary gland that may or may not cause excess hormone secretion.

74
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hypoglycemia

A

deficient glucose in the blood

75
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hypothyroidism

A

caused by a deficiency of thyroid secretion

76
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polydipsia

A

excessive thirst

77
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steroid hormone secreted by the testicles and the adrenal cortex to stimulate the dev. of male secondary sex characteristics

A

testosterone

78
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addison’s disease

A

occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone

79
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abnormal growth of the entire body that is caused by excessive secretion of GH before puberty

80
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caused by an extreme deficiency of thyroid secretion

81
Q

surgical removal of the thymus

A

thymectomy

82
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One of two types of slow-growing, benign tumors of the pituitary gland that may or may not cause excess hormone secretion.

A

pituitary adenoma

83
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leptin

A

protein hormone secreted by fat cells that is involved in the regulation in the regulation of appetite

84
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benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia by secreting additional insulin

A

insulinoma

85
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growth hormone

A

regulates the growth of bone, muscle and other body tissues

86
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polyphagia

A

excessive hunger

87
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blood condition in which there is an excessive amount of calcium in the blood

A

hypercalcemia

88
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A large family of hormone-like substances that share the same fat-soluble chemical structure.

89
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stimulates the sympathetic NS in response to physical injury or mental stress

A

epinephrine

90
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excessive thirst

A

polydipsia

91
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hyperglycemia

A

abnormally high concentration of glucose in the blood

92
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thymitis

A

inflammation of the thymus

93
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caused by a prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol

A

cushing’s syndrome

94
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testosterone

A

steroid hormone secreted by the testicles and the adrenal cortex to stimulate the dev. of male secondary sex characteristics

95
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overproduction of thyroid hormones

A

hyperthyroidism

96
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gynecomastia

A

condition of excessive mammary dev. in the male

97
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One of two types of slow-growing, benign tumors of the pituitary gland that may or may not cause excess hormone secretion.

A

pituitary adenoma

98
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mineral substances that are normally found in the blood and other bodily fluids

A

electrolytes

99
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helps control blood pressure by reducing amount of water that is secreted through the kidneys

A

antidiuretic hormone

100
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diabetic retinoplasty

A

occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina

101
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occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina

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diabetic retinoplasty

102
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protein hormone secreted by fat cells that is involved in the regulation in the regulation of appetite

103
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regulate the rate of metabolism and affect the growth and rate of function of other body systems.

104
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This hormone, whose function is to complete the preparation of the uterus for pregnancy, is released during the second half of the menstrual cycle by the corpus luteum in the ovary.

A

progesterone

105
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hormone secreted by the ovaries that is important in the development and maintenance of the female secondary sex characteristics and in regulation of the menstrual cycle

106
Q

grave’s disease

A

disorder of unknown causes in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland and stimulates it to make excessive amounts of thyroid hormone

107
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diabetes mellitus

A

A group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.

108
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excessive thirst

A

polydipsia

109
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deficient glucose in the blood

A

hypoglycemia

110
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caused by a deficiency of thyroid secretion

A

hypothyroidism

111
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excessive urination

112
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norepinephrine

A

A combination of a hormone and a neurohormone that plays an important role in the “fight-or-flight response.”

113
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thyroxine

A

regulate the rate of metabolism and affect the growth and rate of function of other body systems.

114
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metabolic process that helps the body utilize stored fat when other sources of energy are lacking

115
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abnormally high concentration of glucose in the blood

A

hyperglycemia

116
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form of diabetes mellitus that occurs during some pregnancies

A

gestational diabetes mellitus

117
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abnormal growth of the entire body that is caused by excessive secretion of GH before puberty

118
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disorder of the adrenal glands that is caused the excessive production of aldosterone

A

conn’s syndrome

119
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inflammation of the pancreas

A

pancreatitis

120
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hyperinsulinism

A

the condition of excessive secretion of insulin in the blood stream

121
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condition of excessive mammary dev. in the male

A

gynecomastia

122
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hyperthyroidism

A

overproduction of thyroid hormones

123
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radioactive iodine treatment

A

oral administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells

124
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blood condition in which there is an excessive amount of calcium in the blood

A

hypercalcemia

125
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A group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.

A

diabetes mellitus

126
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ketosis

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metabolic process that helps the body utilize stored fat when other sources of energy are lacking

127
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gestational diabetes mellitus

A

form of diabetes mellitus that occurs during some pregnancies

128
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process of physical changes by which a child’s body becomes an adult body that is capable of reproducing

129
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oxytocin

A

stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth

130
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enlargement of the extremities due to excessive GH after puberty

A

acromegaly

131
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creatinism

A

congenital form of hypothyroidism

132
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calcitonin

A

decreases calcium levels in the blood and tissues by moving calcium for storage into the bones and teeth

133
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surgical removal of the parathyroid glands

A

parathyroidectomy

134
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hashimoto’s disease

A

autoimmune disease in which the body’s own antibodies attack and destroy the cells of the thyroid gland

135
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pancreatitis

A

inflammation of the pancreas

136
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process of physical changes by which a child’s body becomes an adult body that is capable of reproducing

137
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A large family of hormone-like substances that share the same fat-soluble chemical structure.

138
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minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove one or both adrenal glands

A

laparoscopic adrenalectomy

139
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protein hormone secreted by fat cells that is involved in the regulation in the regulation of appetite

140
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measures average glucose levels over the previous 3 weeks

A

fructosamine test

141
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stimulates the secretion of estrogen and the growth of ova in the ovaries

A

follicle-stimulating hormone

142
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regulates the growth of bone, muscle and other body tissues

A

growth hormone

143
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hypercalcemia

A

blood condition in which there is an excessive amount of calcium in the blood

144
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basic form of energy used in the body

145
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thymosin

A

stimulates the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells

146
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An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball out of the orbit.

A

exophthalmos

147
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hormone secreted in response to high levels of glucose in the blood stream

148
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surgical removal of the thymus

A

thymectomy

149
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A combination of a hormone and a neurohormone that plays an important role in the “fight-or-flight response.”

A

norepinephrine

150
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prediabetes

A

condition in which the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes

151
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autoimmune disease in which the body’s own antibodies attack and destroy the cells of the thyroid gland

A

hashimoto’s disease

152
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A combination of a hormone and a neurohormone that plays an important role in the “fight-or-flight response.”

A

norepinephrine

153
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thymectomy

A

surgical removal of the thymus

154
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corticosteroid that has an anti inflammatory action; help regulate metabolism of carbs, fats and proteins

155
Q

stimulates the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells

156
Q

uncommon disorder caused by an insufficient production of ADH or by the ability of the kidneys to respond appropriately to this hormone

A

diabetes insipidus

157
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excess secretion of growth hormone

A

hyperpituitarism

158
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insulinoma

A

benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia by secreting additional insulin

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