endocrine system Flashcards
1
Q
aden/o
A
gland
2
Q
adren/o, adrenal/o
A
adrenal gland
3
Q
cortic/o
A
cortex
4
Q
gigant/o
A
abnormally large
5
Q
gynec/o
A
female, women
6
Q
ket/o
A
ketone
7
Q
thym/o
A
thymus
8
Q
-megaly
A
enlargement
9
Q
-phagia
A
eating, swallowing
10
Q
what is the endocrine system also known as?
A
one of the control centers of the body
11
Q
what is the main function of the endocrine system?
A
to maintain homeostasis
12
Q
how does the endocrine system maintain homeostasis?
A
by regulating body temp, blood pressure, hunger, and thirst
