Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
what do endocrine glands do?
A
secrete hormones into the bloodstream
2
Q
what do hormones do?
A
travel throughout the body affecting other organs and controlling their actions
3
Q
adrenal gland
A
adren/o
4
Q
adrenal gland pt 2
A
adrenal/o
5
Q
pituitary gland
A
hypophys/o
6
Q
ovary
A
oophori/o
7
Q
ovary pt 2
A
ovari/o
8
Q
testis
A
orch/o
9
Q
testis; testicle
A
orchi/o
10
Q
testis; testicle pt 2
A
orchid/o
11
Q
pancreas
A
pancreat/o
12
Q
parathyroid gland
A
parathyroid/o
13
Q
pituitary gland pt 2
A
pituitary/o
14
Q
thyroid gland
A
thyroaden/o
