Week 12 Flashcards
endocrine
a gland that produces an internal or hormonal secretion
hormone
chemical formed in one tissue or organ and carried by the bloodstream to stimulate or inhibit a function of another tissue or organ
hypothalamus
an endocrine gland in the floor and wall of the third ventricle of the brain
melatonin
hormone formed by the pineal gland
oxytocin
pituitary hormone that stimulates the uterus to contract
pineal
pertaining to the pineal gland
prostaglandin
hormone present in many tissues, but first isolated from the prostate gland
serotonin
neurotransmitter in central and peripheral nervous systems
acromegaly
enlargement of head, face, hands, and feet due to excess growth hormone in an adult
cretinism
condition of severe congenital hypothyroidism
exophthalmus
protrusion of the eyeball
goiter
enlargement of the thyroid gland
hyperparathyroidism
excessive levels of parathyroid hormone
hypoparathyroidism
deficient levels of parathyroid hormone
hyperpyrexia
extremely high body temperature or fever
hyperthyroidism
excessive production of thyroid hormones
hypothyroidism
deficient production of thyroid hormones
myxedema
nonpitting, waxy edema of the skin in the hypothyroidism
tetany
severe muscle twitches, cramps, and spasms
Cushing syndrome
hypersecretion of cortisol by the adrenal gland
norepinephrine
catecholamine hormone of the adrenal gland that is a parasympathetic neurotransmitters
steroid
large family of chemical substances found in many drugs, hormones, and body componenets
insulin
hormone produced by the islet cells of the pancreas
coma
state of deep unconsciousness
diabetes mellitis
metabolic syndrome caused by absolute or relative insulin deficiency and/or ineffectiveness
hyperglycemia
high level of glucose in the blood
hypoglycemia
low level of glucose in the blood
polydipsia
excessive thirst
polyphagia
excessive eating
polyuria
excessive production of urine
ketoacidosis
excessive ketones in the blood, making it acidic
