Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
adrenal
A
adrenal gland
2
Q
crine
A
to secrete
3
Q
dips
A
thirst
4
Q
glyc
A
glucose (sugar)
5
Q
thym
A
thymus gland
6
Q
thyroid
A
thyroid gland
7
Q
-ism
A
state of
8
Q
Addison disease
A
chronic syndrome resulting from a deficiency in the hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex
9
Q
Goiters
A
enlargement of the thyroid gland
10
Q
Graves disease
A
disorder of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism, goiters, exophthalmos (protrusion of the eyes))
