Chp 9 Endocrine Flashcards
aden/o
gland
adren/o, adrenal/o
adrenal gland
andr/o
male
crin/o
to secrete
dips/o
thirst
gluc/o, glucos/o, glyc/o
glucose (sugar)
hormon/o
hormone (an urging on)
ket/o, keton/o
ketone bodies
pancreat/o
pancreas
thym/o
thymus gland
thyr/o, thyroid/o
thyroid gland (shield)
glucocorticoids
regulate carbohydrate metabolism and have antiinflammatory effects; cortisol is the most significant glucocorticoid
catecholamines
hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla that affect the sympathetic nervous system in stress response
epinephrine
hormone secreted in response to fear or physical injury
norepinephrine
hormone secreted in response to hypotension and physical stress
insulin
a hormone secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans that is responsible for regulating the metabolism of glucose (insulin island)
glucagon
a hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans that serves to regulate carbohydrate metabolism by raising blood sugar
PTH
(Parathyroid Hormone)regulates calcium and phosphorus metabolism
hypophysis
pituitary gland
ADH
(Antidiuretic Hormone)influences the absorption of water by kidney tubules
oxytocin
influences uterine contraction
thyroxine
known as a thyroid hormone; regulate metabolism
calcitonin
regulates calcium and phosphorus metabolism
glucosuria
glucose (sugar) in the urine