Endocrine System Flashcards
Acromegaly
A disorder that results in the growth of bones in the face, hands, and feet in response to excessive levels of growth in individuals who have stopped growing
Adenosis
A disease or abnormal change in a gland
Adrenalectomy
Excision of one or both adrenal glands
Autocrine
A chemical the elicits a response in the same cell that secreted it
Endocrine gland
A ductless gland that releases secretions directly into surrounding tissues and fluids
Endocrine system
Cells, tissues, and organs that secrete hormones as a primary or secondary function and play an integral role in normal body processes
Endocrinologist
A doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating disorders of the endocrine system
Endocrinology
A specialty in the field of medicine that focuses on the treatment of endocrine system disorders
Epinephrine
A hormone that causes the breakdown of glycogen in glucose; also known as adrenaline
Exocrine system
Cells, tissues, and organs that secrete substances directly to target tissues via glandular ducts
