Chapter 8: Endocrine System Flashcards
the body’s chemical messenger; transfers information and instructions from one set of cells to another
horomones
a group of cells that produces and secretes, or gives off, chemicals
gland
crin, crin/o
to secrete
aden, aden/o
gland
-betes
to go
ex
out, away from
pituitar
phlegm
essential for maintenance of a normal blood sugar level
insulin
polydipsia
excessive thirst
premature old age occurring in children
progeria
abnormally low blood glucose level
hypoglycemia
master gland of the body
pituitary
characterized by hyposecretion of cortisol
Addison’s disease
disease characterized by polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia
diabetes mellitus
characterized by hypersecretion of cortisol
Cushing’s disease
antidiuretic horomone (ADH) is also known as
vasopressin
oral _________ agents used to stimulate insulin secretion from pancreatic cells
hypoglycemic
hyposecretion of the growth horomone
dwarfism
endocrine gland that helps control body pigmentation
pineal gland
substance acts on the mammary glands to stimulate release of milk, stimulates contractions, etc.
oxytocin
aids in promoting sleep
melatonin
surgical excision of the thyroid gland
thyroidectomy
helps maintain plasma calcium homeostasis
calcitonin
mucus swelling because of hypofunction of the thyroid gland
myxedema
hormone that increases systolic heart rate, dilates bronchial tubes and increases glycogenesis
epinephrine
collection of specialized cells that are located in the lower part of the brain
hypothalamus
