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U11 - Endocrine System Flashcards

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adenohypophysis

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the anterior pituitary gland

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adenoma

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a tumour of a gland

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aldosterone

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a hormone that regulates sodium and potassium balance in the blood

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adrenocortical

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pertaining to the outer portion of the adrenal gland

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adrenomegaly

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enlargement of an adrenal gland

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antidiuretic

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pertaining to the suppression of urine production

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endocrine gland

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a ductless gland that secretes directly into the blood or lymph system

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endocrinologist

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a doctor who specializes in treating the disorders of the endocrine system

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epinephrine

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a hormone secreted during times of stress

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estrogen

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a hormone that maintains the female secondary sex characteristics

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euthyroid

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pertaining a normally functioning thyroid gland

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exocrine gland

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a gland that secretes through a duct to the surface of an organ

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gigantism

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an abnormal condition characterized by excessive size and height

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glucagon

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a hormone produced by the pancreas

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glucogenesis

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formation of glucose

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glucose

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the simplest form of sugar in the body

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glycogenesis

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the formation of glycogen

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glycogenolysis

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the breakdown of glycogen

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gonadotropin

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a hormone that stimulates the ovaries and testes to secrete their own hormones

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gonads

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the sex glands

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hormones

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chemicals made by glands to regulate body processes

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hypercalcemia

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elevated blood calcium level

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hyperglycemia

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elevated blood sugar level

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hypergonadism

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excessive activity of the ovaries or testes

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hyperinsulinism

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excessive amount of insulin in the body

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hyperkalemia

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excessive amount of potassium in the blood

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hypernatremia

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excessive amount of sodium in the blood

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hyperparathyroidism

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hyperactivity of the parathyroid glands

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hyperpituitarism

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hyperactivity of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

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adrenalectomy

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surgical removal of an adrenal gland

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hyperthyroidism

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hyperactivity of the thyroid gland

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hypocalcemia

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less than normal blood calcium level

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hypoglycemia

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less than normal blood glucose level

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hypokalemia

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less than normal blood potassium level

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hyponatremia

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less than normal blood sodium level

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hypoparathyroidism

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decreased production of the parathyroid hormone

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hypopituitarism

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decreased activity of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

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hypothyroidism

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decreased activity of the thyroid gland

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insulin

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hormone secreted by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels

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ketoacidosis

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excessive ketones in the blood that can cause death

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lactogen

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hormone that enhances the production and secretion of milk

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metabolism

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the sum of all physical processes that occur within the body

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oxytocin

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a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland

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parathyroidectomy

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surgical removal of one or more of the parathyroid glands

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thymopoietin

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a hormone secreted by the thymus gland

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thyroid

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a gland located at the front of the neck

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thyroiditis

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inflammation of the thyroid gland

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thyroxine

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a hormone secreted to regulate the body’s metabolism

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toxicology

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the study of poisons or toxins

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triiodothyronine

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a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland

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