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Medical Terminology Flashcards

1
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There are 9 glands in the endocrine system but only 4 are included in CPT. What are they?

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Thyroid
Parathyroid
Thymus
Adrenal

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Thyroid gland

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is composed of a right and left lobe on either side of the trachea, just below a large piece of cartilage

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What are they two hormones secreted by the thyroid gland?

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T3 triiodothyronine 20%
T4 thyroxine 80%

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Parathyroid glands

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are 4 small oval bodies located on the dorsal aspect of the thyroid gland

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What hormone does the parathyroid glands secrete?

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secretes parathyroid hormone (PTH)
PTH mobilizes calcium from bones into the bloodstream

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Adrenal glands

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are 2 small glands situated one on top of each kidney. there are two parts to each gland, cortex (outer portion) , medulla (inner portion)

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The cortex of the adrenal glands secretes what hormone?

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corticosteroids

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The medulla of the adrenal glands secretes what hormone?

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catecholamines

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Thymus gland

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located behind the breast bone, in front of the heart and is involved in the development of the immune system

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Pancreas

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is an organ that is located behind the stomach, and the head of the organ is attached to the duodenum (first section of the small intestine)

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Carotid body

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is tissue rich in capillaries that act as receptors

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Are all endocrine glands ductless?

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Yes, which means they secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

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Central nervous system

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contains the brain and spinal cord

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Peripheral nervous system

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contains 12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nerves

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Cerebrum

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largest part of the brain

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Cerebral hemispheres

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paired halves of the cerebrum. each hemisphere is subdivided into 4 major lobes named for the cranial bones they overlie:
Frontal
Parietal
Occipital
Temporal

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Cerebellum

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posterior part of the brain that coordinates the voluntary muscle movements and maintains balance

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Cerebral cortex

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outer region of the cerebrum (gray matter)

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Fissure

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groove in the surface of the cerebral cortex

20
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Medulla oblongata

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part of the brain located just above the spinal cord that controls breathing, heartbeat, and blood vessel size

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Ventricles

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reservoirs in the interior of the brain filled with cerebrospinal fluid

22
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What are the structures that connect the cerebrum with the spinal cord?

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Cerebellum
Pons (part of the brain stem)
Medulla oblongata (part of the brain stem)

Procedures of Endocrine and Nervous System (2 decks)

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