The endocrine system Flashcards
1
Q
Pituitary or hypophysis
A
Growth hormone
2
Q
Pineal
A
Melatonin
3
Q
Thyroid
A
Thyroxine
4
Q
Parathyroid
A
Parathyroid hormone
5
Q
Islets of langerhans
A
Insulin
6
Q
Adrenal glands
A
Adrenaline/epinephrine, cortisone
7
Q
Ovaries
A
Estrogen
8
Q
Testes
A
Androgen
9
Q
Aden/o
A
Gland
10
Q
Andr/o
A
Male
11
Q
Gigant/o
A
Giant
12
Q
Gonad/o
A
Gonad
13
Q
Iod/o
A
Iodine
14
Q
Myx/o
A
Mucus
15
Q
Ren/o, nephr/o
A
Kidney
16
Q
Toxic
A
Poison
17
Q
Dispsia
A
Thirst
18
Q
Phagia
A
Eating
19
Q
Emia
A
Blood
20
Q
Anti-thyroid drugs
A
Indicated for hyperthyroidism
21
Q
Insulin
A
Maybe administered via injection or pump for clients with type one diabetes
22
Q
Hypoglycemic medication’s/ glucose lowering agents
A
Given for clients with type two by diabetes
23
Q
Cephalgia
A
Headache
