Chapter 14 - Endocrine System

-uria

Another name for Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism

Adren/o

Excess distribution of body hair in women

Thyr/o

Testosterone is produced in the _____________

Sympathomimetic agents secreted by the adrenal medulla

Eu/thyroid

-toxic

used to treat hypothyroidism

Calc/o

oral Anti-diabetics are used to treat Type 1 Diabetes

-dipsia

Stimulates the release of glucose from storage sites in the liver when sugar levels are low in the blood

Hypersecretion of PTH leads to all the above, EXCEPT

Glucose is stored in the liver as ________________

What are the hormones secreted by the pancreas?

The Endocrine System uses ducts to secrete chemicals into the blood stream

This hormone helps to maintain balance of electrolytes and water conservation in the body

Hormone responsible for production of T cells as part of immunity in newborns

Another name for Adrenal Insufficiency

The most common type of pancreatic disorder

used to treat hyperthyroidism

Crin/o

Master gland of the endocrine system

Kal/i

Hypersecretion of Growth hormone in adults leading to a large head and large extremities

A test used to diagnose gestational diabetes

where are the adrenal glands located?

Increases Calcium concentration in the blood

used to treat adrenal insufficency

Where is the pituitary gland located?

Clears glucose molecules from the bloodstream by promoting their storage and use by tissues in the body

Sex hormones are produced in the adrenal glands

used to treat Type 1 diabetes

Hormone release by the body during fight or flight response

Condition caused by hyper-secretion of Cortisol or ACTH

Abnormal Enlargement of the Thyroid

Polydipsia and Polyuria due to inadequate Antidiuretic Hormone

Which of these hormones is NOT secreted by the thyroid gland?

Thym/o

The major metabolic hormone of the body

High levels of calcium in the blood

Melatonin is produced in ______________

Blood test that tells a 3 month average of glucose level in blood