Endocrine system Flashcards

1
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Adren/o, adrenal/o

A

Adrenal gland, epinephrine

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2
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Adrenocortic/o

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Adrenal cortex

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3
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Endocrin/o

A

Endocrine gland or system

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4
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Hypophys/o

A

Pituitary gland, hypophysis

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5
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Insul/o

A

Pancreatic islets

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6
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Parathyr/o, parathyroid/o

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Parathyroid gland

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7
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Pituitar/o

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Pituitary gland, hypophysis

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8
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Thyr/o, thyroid/o

A

Thyroid gland

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9
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Which gland secretes thyroid hormone and calcitonin?

A

Thyroid gland

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10
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Which structure is not a true endocrine structure?

A

Carotid body

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11
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Which gland is larger in early life than in puberty?

A

Thymus gland

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12
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Which gland is also known as the hypophysis cerebri?

A

Pituitary gland

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13
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Which gland has two separate structures called the medulla and the cortex?

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Adrenal glands

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