Chapter 18: Vocabulary

Question 1

Adenectomy

Answer 1

Removal of a gland

Question 2

Adrenalectomy

Answer 2

Remvla of an adrenal gland

Question 3

Gonadotropin

Answer 3

Hormone that is secreted from the pituitary gland and acts on the gonads

Question 4

Hypogonadism

Answer 4

Condition of decreased function of the gonads, with decreased growth of sexual development

Question 5

Pancreatectomy

Answer 5

Removal of the pancreas

Question 6

Parathyroidectomy

Answer 6

Removal of the parathyroid glands

Question 7

Hypopituitarism

Answer 7

Condition resulting from decreased secretion by the pituitary gland

Question 8

Thyrotropic hormone

Answer 8

Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that acts on the thyroid gland (TSH or thyroid -stimulating hormone.

Question 9

Thyroiditis

Answer 9

Inflammation of the thyroid gland

Question 10

Androgen

Answer 10

Hormone producing or stimulating male characteristics

Question 11

Hypercalcemia

Answer 11

Increased calcium in the blood

Question 12

Hypercalciuria

Answer 12

High level of calcium in the urine

Question 13

Hypocalcemia

Answer 13

Decreased calcium in the blood

Question 14

Corticosteroid

Answer 14

Any of the hormones produced by the andrean cortex

Question 15

Endocrinologist

Answer 15

Specialist in diagnosis and treatment of endocrine gland disorders

Question 16

Polydipsia

Answer 16

Condition of excessive thirst

Question 17

Estrogenic

Answer 17

Pertaining to having proper tie similar to estrogen

Question 18

Glucagon

Answer 18

Hormone from the pancreas that causes sugar to be released into the bloodstream when blood sugar levels are low

Question 19

Hyperglycemia

Answer 19

Blood condition of increased sugar

Question 20

Glycemic

Answer 20

Pertains to sugar in the blood

Question 21

Glycogen

Answer 21

An animal starch; produced from sugar by the liver

Question 22

Homeostasis

Answer 22

State of equilibrium (constancy) of the body’s internal environment

Question 23

Hormonal

Answer 23

Pertaining to hormons

Question 24

Hypokalemia

Answer 24

Low level of potassium in the blood

Question 25

Prolactin

Answer 25

Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that promotes the goeth of breast tissue and stimulates milk production

Question 26

Myxedema

Answer 26

Condition of mucous-like swelling of the face and soft tissue; due to hypo secretion of the thyroid gland in adults

Question 27

Hyponatremia

Answer 27

Blood condition of deficiency of sodium

Question 28

Hypophysectomy

Answer 28

Removal of the pituitary gland

Question 29

Somatotropin

Answer 29

Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland; stimulates growth of bones and tissue (growth hormone)

Question 30

Steroid

Answer 30

An organic (containing carbine) compound with a ring structure; bile acids, vitamin D, certain hormones

Question 31

Oxytocin

Answer 31

Hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary land; stimulates childbirth

Question 32

Thyrotoxicosis

Answer 32

Condition of increased secretion from the thyroid gland with symptoms such as sweating, rapid pulse, tremors, and exophthalmos

Question 33

Antidiuretic Hormone

Answer 33

Secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; causes wage to be retained in the body