Session 13: Endocrine System

Question 1

acr

Answer 1

extremities, tips

Question 2

aden

Answer 2

gland

Question 3

adren, adrenal

Answer 3

adrenal glands

Question 4

andr

Answer 4

male

Question 5

calc, calci

Answer 5

clacium

Question 6

estr

Answer 6

female

Question 7

gonad

Answer 7

gonads

reproductive glands: the ovaries in the female, the testicles in the male

Question 8

gluc, glucos

Answer 8

glucose, sugar

Question 9

glyc, glycos

Answer 9

glucose, sugar

Question 10

hypophys

Answer 10

pituitary gland

Question 11

kal, kali

Answer 11

potassium

Question 12

natr

Answer 12

sodium

Question 13

pancreat

Answer 13

pancreas

Question 14

parathyroid

Answer 14

parathyroid glands

Question 15

pineal

Answer 15

pineal gland

Question 16

pituitar

Answer 16

pituitary gland

Question 17

thym

Answer 17

thymus gland

Question 18

thyr, thyroid

Answer 18

thyroid gland

Question 19

-algia

Answer 19

pain

Question 20

-ary

Answer 20

pertaining to

Question 21

-crine

Answer 21

to secrete

Question 22

-dipsia

Answer 22

thirst

Question 23

-dynia

Answer 23

pain

Question 24

-ectomy

Answer 24

removal or excision

Question 25

-emia

Answer 25

blood

Question 26

-emic

Answer 26

pertaining to blood

Question 27

-gen

Answer 27

producing, produced by

Question 28

-genesis

Answer 28

producing, produced by

Question 29

-graphy

Answer 29

process or recording

Question 30

-ic

Answer 30

pertaining to

Question 31

-ism

Answer 31

condition of

Question 32

-itis

Answer 32

inflammation

Question 33

-megaly

Answer 33

enlargement

Question 34

-oma

Answer 34

tumor

Question 35

-pathy

Answer 35

disease

Question 36

-penia

Answer 36

deficiency

Question 37

-plasty

Answer 37

surgical repair

Question 38

-ptosis

Answer 38

droop, sag, fall, prolapse

Question 39

-tome

Answer 39

instrument to cut

Question 40

-tomy

Answer 40

incision

Question 41

-toxic

Answer 41

pertaining to poison; poisonous

Question 42

-tropin

Answer 42

stimulating the function of

Question 43

-uresis

Answer 43

urine

Question 44

-uria

Answer 44

urine

Question 45

a-, an-

Answer 45

without

Question 46

endo-

Answer 46

inside

Question 47

eu-

Answer 47

good, normal

Question 48

exo-

Answer 48

outside, outward

Question 49

hyper-

Answer 49

excessive, above normal

Question 50

hypo-

Answer 50

below, deficient

Question 51

poly-

Answer 51

many, much

Question 52

diabetes mellitus

Answer 52

A disease resulting in high levels of blood glucose (hyperglycemia). It’s caused by insufficient insulin production or lack or responsiveness to insulin.

Question 53

electrolytes

Answer 53

Mineral salts (sodium, potassium, calcium) found in the blood and tissues. A proper balance of electrolytes is essential to the normal functioning of the body.

Question 54

goiter

Answer 54

Enlargement of the thyroid gland. Goiter is one of the earliest and most visible signs of iodine deficiency.

Question 55

homeostasis

Answer 55

A state of constancy or equilibrium in the body’s internal environment.

Question 56

hormone

Answer 56

A chemical substance produced by an endocrine gland.

Question 57

insulin

Answer 57

A hormone produced by the pancreas; it lowers blood sugar.

Question 58

metabolism

Answer 58

The sum of all the physical and chemical changes occurring in the body.

Question 59

glucagon

Answer 59

A hormone produced by the pancreas; it increases blood sugar.