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Unit 8 - Endocrine & metabolic syst, Words > Exercises > Flashcards

Exercises Flashcards

1
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Excision of the thymus

A

thymectomy

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2
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excessive levels of sugar in the blood

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hyperglycaemia

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3
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inflammation of the thyroid gland

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thyroiditis

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4
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surgical removal of a parathyroid gland

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parathyroidectomy

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5
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a specialist who treats hormonal disorders

A

endocrinologist

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6
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disease of the pineal gland

A

pinealopathy

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7
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any steroid produced by the adrenal cortex

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corticosteroid

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8
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excessive urination

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polyuria

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9
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organ below the thalamus

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hypothalamus

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10
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breakdown of glycogen

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glycogenolysis

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11
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Gland that secretes aldosterone

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adrenal gland

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12
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Controls the pituitary gland

A

hypothalamus

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13
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Secretes oestrogen

A

ovary

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14
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Gland that secretes melatonin

A

pineal gland

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15
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Gland that secretes growth hormone

A

adenohypophysis (anterior lobe of pituitary gland)

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16
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Gland that secretes thyroxine

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thyroid

17
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Gland that secretes insulin

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pancreas

18
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Gland that secretes vasopressin

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neurohypophysis (posterior lobe of pituitary gland)

19
Q

Secretes androgen

A

testis

20
Q

Glands located either side of the thyroid glands

A

parathyroid glands

21
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Which hormone triggers the release of prolactin for milk production when breast feedin?

A

thyrotrophin-releasing hormone

22
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Another name for growth hormone is

A

somatotrophin

23
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Antidiuretic hormone is secreted by

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neurohypophysis

24
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Which group of hormones are produced in the adrenal medulla?

A

catecholamines

25
Q

Release of glucagon is not suppressed by

A

falling blood sugar levels

26
Q

Which hormone is not produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

A

oxytocin

27
Q

Chromaffin cells are found in the

A

adrenal medulla

28
Q

Colloid is found in which gland/s?

A

thyroid gland

Unit 8 - Endocrine & metabolic syst, Words (10 decks)

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