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Wk 5 Vocab Endocrine Flashcards

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acromegaly

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  A form of gigantism that results from an excess of
growth hormone (GH)

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aldosterone

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A mineralocorticoid hormone secreted by the cortex
of the adrenal gland. It stimulates the kidney to conserve
sodium ions and water and to eliminate potassium and hydrogen ions.

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adrenal cortex

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The outer portion of the adrenal gland that produces glucocorticoid, mineralocorticoid, and sex hormones.

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adrenal gland

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Two endocrine glands located near the cranial
poles of the kidneys. Each consists of an outer cortex and an inner medulla.

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adrenal medulla

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The inner portion of the adrenal gland that
produces the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine.

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adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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A hormone secreted by
the anterior portion of the pituitary gland, which in turn activates the cortex of the adrenal gland. The adrenal cortex then releases its own hormones.ACTH is vital to the normal function and development of the adrenal cortex.

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alopecia

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Loss of hair

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anabolism

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The form of metabolism by which cells build complex
compounds from simpler ones; the opposite of catabolism.
The process by which the cell uses energy to manufacture large molecules from smaller ones; these molecules are used to maintain the cell and carry out metabolic processes.

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androgens

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Hormones that promote the development of male
characteristics; male sex hormones. The principal androgen is testosterone.

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anterior pituitary gland

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  The adenohypophysis; the rostral
portion of the pituitary gland that produces seven hormones, many of which influence other endocrine glands.

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antidiuretic hormone
(ADH)

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A hormone released by the posterior pituitary. It facilitates water conservation in the body by
promoting water reabsorption from urine in the collecting
ducts. Low levels of ADH cause diabetes insipidus, a condition that results in excessive water loss from the body through
increased urine volume

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atrophy

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Shinkage

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calcitonin

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The hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that prevents the level of calcium in the blood from getting
too high.

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calorigenic

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Heat producing

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catabolism

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The breaking down of nutrients into smaller and
simpler materials for use by the cell to release energy; the opposite of anabolism

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catecholamine

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The group of neurotransmitters that includes
norepinephrine, epinephrine, dopamine, and others with
similar chemical properties.

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cell-mediated
immunity

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The portion of the immune system that
produces “killer” cells that directly attack foreign invaders.

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cholecystokinin (CCK)

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A hormone released by the duodenum
when chyme enters from the stomach. It slows gastric emptying and motility while increasing intestinal motility. It also stimulates the pancreas to release digestive enzymes into the duodenum.

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chorionic
gonadotropin

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A hormone produced by the placenta
of a pregnant animal.

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chyme

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  The semifluid, partially digested food that leaves the
stomach and enters the duodenum.

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corpus luteum

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literally “yellow body.”The solid endocrine structure that forms from the empty ovarian follicle after ovulation.
Under stimulation from luteinizing hormone from the anterior pituitary gland, the granulosa cells left in the empty follicle multiply to form the solid corpus luteum. It produces progestin hormones, principally progesterone, that are necessary for the maintenance of pregnancy.

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cortex

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(1) The outer, superficial layer of an organ or structure.
(2) The outer portion of the kidney. It contains the renal corpuscles, proximal convoluted tubules, distal convoluted tubules, collecting ducts, and peritubular capillaries. (3) In hair, it is the layer surrounding the medulla, composed of hard keratin.

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diabetes insipidus

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disease resulting from a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone from the posterior pituitary gland. It results in
polyuria and polydipsia.

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Diabetes mellitus 

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  A disease resulting from a deficiency of the
hormone insulin from the pancreatic islets. The lack of insulin prevents glucose from entering cells and being used as an energy source. This results in signs that include hyperglycemia, glycosuria, polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss,and weakness

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diuresis

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Producing and passing large amounts of urine.

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duodenum

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  The first segment of the small intestine after the
stomach. Chyme enters the duodenum from the stomach.

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dysfunction

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Abnormal functioning of an organ or body part.

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eclampsia

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A condition seen in lactating dogs and cats that results
from hypocalcemia. Early signs of eclampsia include muscle
tremors and spasms.

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endocrine gland

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Glands or cells that release their regulatory
products (hormones) directly into the bloodstream. Endocrine glands control most metabolic functions. Examples of endocrine glands include the pituitary, parathyroid, and pancreas.

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endocrinology

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  The study of the endocrine system.

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epinephrine

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  Commonly called adrenaline. A hormone secreted
by the medulla of the adrenal gland under stimulation by the sympathetic portion of the autonomic nervous system. It produces part of the fight-or-flight response that results when an animal feels threatened.

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erythropoietin

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The hormone produced by the kidney that stimulates the red bone marrow to increase its production of red
blood cells

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estrogen

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Hormones that promote the development of female
characteristics; female sex hormones.

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exocrine gland

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  Glands that release their secretions through
ducts that lead directly to the location intended to be controlled. Some examples include sweat glands and salivary glands

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feedback mechanism

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a physiological regulation system in a living body that works to return the body to its normal internal state, or commonly known as homeostasis.

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fight-or-flight response

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A whole-body response resulting from
an animal feeling threatened that prepares the body for intense physical activity. It results from a combination of direct sympathetic nerve stimulation and the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine into the bloodstream from the medulla of the adrenal gland. Effects in the body include increased heart rate and output, increased blood pressure, dilated air passageways in the lungs, and decreased gastrointestinal function.

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follicle-stimulating
hormone (FSH)

A

The anterior pituitary
hormone that stimulates the growth and development of follicles in the ovaries of the female. In the male, it stimulates spermatogenesis in the seminiferous tubules of the testes

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gastrin

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A hormone produced in the lining of the stomach when
food arrives. It stimulates the gastric glands to secrete hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes to start the digestive process and causes the fundus to relax.

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glucagon

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hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood
glucose.

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glucocorticoid
hormone

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A group of hormones with similar
actions, secreted by the cortex of the adrenal glands. The most prominent effect of these hormones is to raise the level of glucose in the bloodstream.

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gluconeogenesis

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The production of glucose from amino acids
that occurs in the liver.

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glycosuria

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The presence of glucose in the urine.

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gonad

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The organ that produces the reproductive cells; the testis
in the male and the ovary in the female

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gonadotropin

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hormone that stimulates the growth and development of the gonads (ovaries and testes). Usually refers to
follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) or luteinizing hormone (LH).

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growth hormone (GH)

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The anterior pituitary hormone that promotes body growth in young animals and helps regulate the
metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids in all of the body’s cells.

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homeostasis

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A state of equilibrium maintained in the body by
feedback and regulatory processes in response to internal and
external changes; the maintenance of balance in the body. The
concept of homeostasis includes the many mechanisms that
monitor critical levels and functions in the body and stimulate
corrective actions when things stray from normal. By keeping
important activities within relatively narrow ranges, the process
of homeostasis helps maintain normal body structure, function,
and therefore health.

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hormone

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Chemical messengers of the body that are produced
and excreted by endocrine glands for the purpose of regulating
specific organs or cells.

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hydrophilic

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The tendency of a tissue to absorb or be attracted to
water.

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hydrophobic

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  The tendency of a tissue to be repelled by water or
to be insoluble

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hyperadrenocorticism

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Excessive secretion of hormones from
the cortex of the adrenal gland; also called Cushing’s syndrome

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hypercalcemia

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An excess level of calcium in the blood.

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hyperglycemia

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  Too high a level of glucose in the blood.

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hyperplasia

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Excessive development of a body part as a result of
an abnormal proliferation of cells.

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hypoadrenocorticism

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Deficient secretion of hormones from the
cortex of the adrenal gland; also called Addison’s syndrome.

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hypocalcemia

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Too low a level of calcium in the blood.

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hypoglycemia

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Too low a level of glucose in the blood

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hypothalamus

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portion of the diencephalon that has extensive
links to the brain and to the pituitary gland. It functions as an important bridge between the nervous and the endocrine
systems.

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hypoxia

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Oxygen deficiency; causes bluish tinge of mucous membranes. There are many causes of hypoxia, ranging from anemia
to respiratory blockage.

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iatrogenic

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A condition caused by medical treatment given to an
anima

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Insulin

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  A hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreatic
islets. Its main action is to allow glucose to be absorbed into
body cells and used for energy; this decreases the level of glucose
in the blood.

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interstitial cell

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Endocrine cells located between the seminiferous
tubules of the testes. They produce androgens, the male sex
hormones

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interstitial cell-stimulating hormone (ICSH)

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  The anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the interstitial cells of the testes
to produce androgens, the male sex hormones; also known as
luteinizing hormone (LH)

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lactation

A

  Milk production by the mammary gland.

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luteinizing hormone
LH

A

The anterior pituitary hormone that
stimulates ovulation in most species and then causes the empty
follicle to develop into the corpus luteum.

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luteolysis

A

Destruction of the corpus luteum.

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medulla

A

(1) The inner, deep layer of an organ or structure. (2)
The inner part of the kidney. It contains the loop of Henle,
peritubular capillaries, and collecting ducts. (3) The innermost
layer of a hair strand, made of two or three layers of flexible,
soft keratin.

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melanocyte-stimulating hormone
(MSH)

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associated with control of color changes
in the pigment cells (melanocytes) of reptiles, fish, and
amphibians—animals that can rapidly change colors and
color patterns.

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melatonin

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A hormonelike substance produced by the pineal
body. It apparently affects moods and wake–sleep cycles and
may affect the timing of seasonal estrous cycles in some species.

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metabolism

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All of the complex, interrelated chemical processes
that make life possible. Its two fundamental components are anabolism and catabolism

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milk fever

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A disease seen in lactating cattle that results from
hypocalcemia. The signs of milk fever include muscle weakness
and an inability to stand.

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milk letdown

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The immediate effect of nursing or milking. The
movement of milk from the alveoli and small ducts down into
the larger ducts and sinuses, where it is accessible for nursing or
milking. It results from the release of oxytocin from the posterior pituitary gland. The oxytocin causes myoepithelial cells
surrounding the alveoli and small ducts of the mammary gland
to contract, squeezing the milk into the lower parts of the gland.

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mineralocorticoid hormone

A

A mineralocorticoid hormone secreted by the cortex
of the adrenal gland. It stimulates the kidney to conserve
sodium ions and water and to eliminate potassium and hydrogen ions.

73
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monoamine hormone

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  Hormones derived from amino acids
such as tyrosine and tryptophan. Their name comes from the fact that they retain one amino group.

74
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myoepithelial cell

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Cells in the mammary glands that have characteristics of both muscle cells and epithelial cells. They surround the alveoli and small ducts of the glands.When stimulated
by the hormone oxytocin, they contract, squeezing milk down into the large ducts and sinuses; see milk let-down

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myometrium

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  The muscle layer of the uterus.

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neurotransmitter

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A chemical released by the presynaptic neuron
that diffuses across the synaptic cleft, binds with the receptor on
the postsynaptic membrane, and stimulates (excitatory neurotransmitter) or inhibits (inhibitory neurotransmitter) the
postsynaptic neuron. Neurotransmitters also stimulate effector
cells such as muscle or gland cells.

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nonsteroidal
antiinflammatory
drugs (NSAIDS)

A

A drug that relieves pain
(analgesia) and reduces inflammation but that is not related
to the glucocorticoid hormones from the adrenal cortex.
Glucocorticoid-like drugs are commonly referred to clinically
as corticosteroids. Carprofen and meloxicam are examples
of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used in veterinary
medicine

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norepinephrine

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A hormone secreted by the medulla of the
adrenal gland under stimulation by the sympathetic portion of
the autonomic nervous system. It produces part of the fight-or flight response that results when an animal feels threatened.

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oogenesis

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  The production of female reproductive cells (ova) in
ovarian follicles.

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ovaries

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The female gonads; they produce the female reproductive cell, the ovum, as well as estrogen and progestin hormones;
homologous to the testes of the male.

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oxytocin

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One of the posterior pituitary hormones. It is produced
in the hypothalamus and then stored and released from the
posterior pituitary gland. It stimulates contraction of the myometrium of the uterus at breeding and parturition and contraction of the myoepithelial cells of the lactating mammary gland.

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pancreas

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Endocrine and exocrine gland that produces and
secretes digestive enzymes into the intestine and produces hormones, including insulin and glucagon

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pancreatic islet

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The endocrine portion of the pancreas; composed of thousands of microscopic clumps of cells scattered
throughout the organ; also called the islets of Langerhans

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parathyroid gland

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Endocrine glands consisting of several small
nodules located in, on, or near the thyroid gland. They produce
parathyroid hormone

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parathyroid hormone
(PTH)

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Endocrine glands consisting of several small
nodules located in, on, or near the thyroid gland. They produce
parathyroid hormone.

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parturition

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The birth process.

87
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peptide hormone

A

Hormone consisting of chains of amino acids.

88
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pineal body

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A structure in the brain located at the caudal end
of the deep cleft that separates the two hemispheres of the cerebrum, just rostral to the cerebellum. It produces the hormone like substance melatonin that appears to influence the body’s
biological clock

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pituitary gland

A

he master endocrine gland. A pea-sized endocrine gland located at the base of the brain; made up of the
anterior pituitary gland, which produces seven known hormones, and the posterior pituitary gland, which stores and
releases two hormones from the hypothalamus; also called the
hypophysis

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placenta

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life-support system for a developing fetus; a multilayered, fluid-filled, membranous sac that surrounds the fetus and
links it to the blood supply of the uterus. There is normally no
direct mixing of fetal and maternal blood, but the blood vessels
are close enough to each other that nutrients, wastes, and respiratory gases are easily exchanged between the fetal and maternal
bloodstreams. It is also an important endocrine organ. At parturition, it is delivered last; so it is sometimes referred to as the
afterbirth.

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polydipsia

A

Excessive thirst

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polyphagia

A

Excessive appetite

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polyuria

A

Production of an excessive volume of urine

94
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portal system

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An arrangement of blood vessels that carries blood
from one organ or tissue directly to another organ or tissue
before returning it to the heart.

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posterior pituitary
gland

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The neurohypophysis; the caudal
portion of the pituitary gland that stores and releases two hormones (antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin) that are produced
in the hypothalamus

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precursor

A

Something that precedes or develops into something
else

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progesterone

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The principal progestin hormone produced by the
corpus luteum of the ovary. It helps prepare the uterus for
implantation of the fertilized ovum and helps maintain pregnancy once it begins.

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progestin

A

Hormones produced by the corpus luteum of the
ovary. They are necessary for the maintenance of pregnancy,
particularly during the early gestational period. The principal
progestin hormone is progesterone.

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prohormone

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A hormone precursor that has minimal hormonal
effect by itself.

100
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prolactin

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The anterior pituitary hormone that helps trigger and
maintain lactation.

101
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prostaglandin (PGs)

A

Hormonelike substances that are produced and exert many effects locally in a variety of body tissues.
Sometimes called tissue hormones because they regulate biochemical activities in the tissues where they are formed.

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prostate gland

A

The male accessory reproductive gland that generally surrounds the urethra; it lies just distal to the urinary
bladder. The prostate gland is the only accessory reproductive
gland in the dog, so it is quite large in that species.

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secretin

A

A hormone produced in the lining of the duodenum,
when chyme enters from the stomach. It stimulates the pancreas
to release a fluid rich in sodium bicarbonate to help neutralize
the acidic chyme. It inhibits gastric motility and delays gastric
emptying.

104
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seminal vesicle

A

Accessory reproductive glands that contribute
various materials to semen. Seminal vesicles are present in all
common domestic animals except the dog and cat

105
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Sex Hormones

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Hormones that target the reproductive tissues.
The male sex hormones are the androgens, and the female sex
hormones are the estrogens.

106
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spermatogenesis

A

The production of spermatozoa in the testis.

107
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steroid hormone

A

Hormone whose structure is derived from
cholesterol.

108
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superovulation

A

Production of an abnormally high number of
ova in the ovaries induced by the administration of drugs with
follicle-stimulating hormone activity. Usually done as the first
step in transfer of embryos to other animals.

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target

A

An organ or tissue that responds to a particular hormone.

110
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Testes

A

The male gonads. They produce the male reproductive
cells, spermatozoa, as well as androgen hormones.

111
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testosterone

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The principal male sex hormone.

112
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tetraiodothyronine (T4)

A

Thyroxine; thyroid hormone that is
largely converted to T3 before exerting an effect on target cells.

113
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poietin

A

suffix used with words to indicate a stimulatory effect on growth or multiplication of cells,

114
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thymosin

A

A hormonelike substance produced by the thymus. It
influences the development of T cells, important components
of an animal’s cell-mediated immunity.

115
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thymus

A

  An organ that is important in the development of a
young animal’s immune system. It produces hormonelike substances, such as thymopoietin and thymosin.

116
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thyroid gland

A

An endocrine gland made up of two parts, located
on either side of the larynx, in the neck region. It produces
thyroid hormone and calcitonin.

117
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thyroid hormone

A

The collective name given to two hormones
produced by the thyroid gland—T3 and T4. They help an animal
generate body heat; influence the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids; and encourage the growth and development of young animals.

118
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thyroid stimulating
hormone (TSH)

A

The anterior pituitary
hormone that stimulates the growth and development of the
thyroid gland and causes it to produce its hormones

119
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thyroxin

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Thyroxine; thyroid hormone that is
largely converted to T3 before exerting an effect on target cells.

120
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triiodothyronine (T3)

A

The main active thyroid hormone.

121
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unsaturated fatty acid

A

Breakdown products of fat metabolism.
Unsaturated refers to the fact that not all the chemical binding
sites of the molecules are filled. They have one or more double
bonds in their carbon chains and are liquid at room temperature. If one double bond is present, the fatty acid is monounsaturated. If more than one double bond is present, the fatty
acid is polyunsaturated. Examples are found in plant oils and
include arachidonic, linolenic, and oleic acids.

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