glands and hormones Flashcards
what gland makes epinephrine and norepinephrine
adrenal gland
responses or movements we can consciously control
voluntary
where is your thoratic region
chest
these chemicals are made from cholesterol in the adrenal glands
steroid
medical condition where body temp is abnormally low
hypothermia
reaction that occurs without thought or will
involuntary
body is too low on water content
dehydration
process of keeping a stable body temp
thermoregulation
name of feedback system that depends on input and output
negative
this hormone is produced in response to dark; helps you sleep
meletonan
a large lump in neck caused by hyperthyroidism
goiter
a person that studies glands and hormones
endocrinologist
male gonad that produces testosterone
teste
female gonad that makes the hormones estrogen and progesterone
ovary
generic term for reproductive organs
gonad
this gland is in your neck and is responsible for metabolism
thyroid
this endocrine gland is found on top of your thyroid
parathyroid
this gland makes T-cells and is found in thoratic area
thymus