Endocrine System - Intro and Word Parts

Question 1

homeostasis

Answer 1

process by which organisms maintain a relatively stable internal environment

Question 2

hormon/o

Answer 2

hormone

Question 3

hypothalamus

Answer 3

the part of the endocrine system that controls body temp, thirst and hunger, and involved in sleep patterns and emotions

Question 4

pituitar/o

Answer 4

pituitary gland

Question 5

hypophys/o

Answer 5

pituitary gland

Question 6

adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Answer 6

hormone that incites changes in the adrenal gland

Question 7

thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

Answer 7

hormone that incites changes in the thyroid gland

Question 8

thyr/o

Answer 8

thyroid gland

Question 9

thyroid/o

Answer 9

thyroid gland

Question 10

hyperthyroidism

Answer 10

excessive activity of the thyroid gland

Question 11

hypothyroidism

Answer 11

decreased activity of the thyroid gland

Question 12

pancreat/o

Answer 12

pancreas

Question 13

pancreas

Answer 13

the endocrine gland that regulates blood sugar through the hormones insulin and glucagon

Question 14

adren/o

Answer 14

adrenal glands

Question 15

adrenal glands

Answer 15

the endocrine glands that manufactures epinephrine (adrenaline) and corticosteroids

Question 16

aden/o

Answer 16

gland

Question 17

gluco/o

Answer 17

sugar

Question 18

glucos/o

Answer 18

sugar

Question 19

glyc/o

Answer 19

sugar

Question 20

crin/o

Answer 20

gland

Question 21

gonad/o

Answer 21

gonads (ovaries and testes)

Question 22

-tropin

Answer 22

stimulating hormone

Question 23

-emia

Answer 23

blood

Question 24

-uria

Answer 24

urine