Endocrine

Question 1

Endocrine System

Answer 1

2nd system of communication in our body they differ between the type of communication between cells because it takes longer and configures development through hormones

Question 2

Aden/o

Answer 2

Gland

Question 3

Adren/o

Answer 3

ad+renal gland

Question 4

Crin/o

Answer 4

to secrete

Question 5

Gonad/o

Answer 5

Sex gland

Question 6

Hormon/o

Answer 6

To set in motion, unchanging

Question 7

Endocrine

Answer 7

Secretes hormone directly into the bloodstream

Question 8

Exocrine

Answer 8

Release through the cellular wall/ sweat gland

Question 9

Pancreat/o

Answer 9

Sweetbread, pancreas

Question 10

Thyr/o

Answer 10

Shield, Thyroid

Question 11

Thyroid/o

Answer 11

Resembling a shield, Thyroid

Question 12

Endocrine System

Answer 12

Works with nervous system

Question 13

Primary Organs

Answer 13

Pituitary gland (brain)
Master gland-thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

Question 14

Thyroid Gland

Answer 14

Neck

Question 15

Adrenal glands

Answer 15

Kidneys

Question 16

ACTH

Answer 16

• Adrenal Corticotropic Hormone
• Acts on adrenal glands
• Releases: Cortisol: Glucose which controls regulation of metabolism, BP
• Aldosterone-pH balance

Question 17

Homeostasis

Answer 17

The tendency to maintain a stable, relatively constant internal environment

Question 18

Hormones

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Changes cell function

Question 19

HGH

Answer 19

• Human growth hormone

- Development of long bone and structures

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Hypercalcemia

Answer 20

Too much calcium in the blood

Question 21

Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Follicle Simulating Hormone (FSH)

Answer 21

• Development of oocytes (eggs) in females (ovulation) and the creation of sperm in males and releases estrogen
• Acts to trigger gonads.

Question 22

Prolactin

Answer 22

Lactation by progesterone

Question 23

Hyposecretion

Answer 23

Can result from an injury or infection, or from an inherited disorder or a tumor

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Hypersecretion

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May arise due to an inherited disease or a tumor

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Syndrome

Answer 25

Vast array of symptoms

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Endocrinology

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Study of

Question 27

Endocrinologist

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Someone who studies

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Acid/o

Answer 28

Acr/o=Extremity

Question 29

Dips/o

Answer 29

Thirst

Question 30

Hirsut/o

Answer 30

Hairy

Question 31

Ket/o

Answer 31

Ketone

Question 32

Goiter

Answer 32

Thyroid disease lack of iodine

Question 33

Hirsutism

Answer 33

Secretion of adrenal androgens in adrenal cortex

Question 34

Ketosis/Ketoacidosis

Answer 34

An excessive amount of ketone bodies in the blood and urine fat into molecules called ketone bodies sign include bad breath, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and sleep problems

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Polydipsia

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Excessive thirst

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Polyuria

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Excessive urine production

Question 37

Polyphagia

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Excessive hunger

Question 38

Adenocarcinoma

Answer 38

Cancerous tumor that can occur in several parts of the body, particularly in tissue that has glandular characteristics

Question 39

Adenoma

Answer 39

Benign tumor of adrenal glands (goiter)