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Endocrine System Med Term Test 1-26-2012
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01/24/2012

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Give the medterm for extremeties.
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acr/o
Term
What is the medterm for secrete.
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Crin/o
Term
What is the medterm that means thirst?
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-dipsia
Term
What word part mean condition?
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-ism
Term
What word part means many?
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poly-
Term
What word part means body?
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somat/o
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Stimulates ovulation in the female and production of the female sex hormone progesterone.
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Lutenizing hormone
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Maintains the water balance within the body by promoting the reabsorbtion of water through the kidneys.
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Antidiuretic hormone
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Stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
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Oxytocin
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The rate of metabolism is influenced by this hormone.
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Thyroxine
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Secreted by cells of the thyroid gland, works with the parathyroid hormone to regulate the calcium levelsin the blood and tissues.
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Calcitonin
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Known as adult hypothyroidism, is caused by extreme deficiency of thyroid secretion.
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Myxedema
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Known as thyrotoxicosis, is an imbalance of metabolism caused by overproduction of thyroid hormones.
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Hyperthyroidism
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Autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyoridism, is charaterized by goiter or exophthalmos.
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Grave's disease
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Stimulates the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells of the immune system.
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Thymosin
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Known as blood sugar, is the basic form of energy used by the body.
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Glucose
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The form in which the liver stores the excess glucose.
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Glycogen
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The hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets in response to low blood sugar levels.
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Glucagon
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Term for excessive thirst.
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Polydipsia
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Term for excessive hunger.
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Polyphagia
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Abnormally low concentration of glucose in the blood.
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Hypoglycemia
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Mineral substances, such as sodium and potassium, that are normally found in the blood.
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Electrolytes
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Known as hydrocorisone, has an anti-inflammatory action, and it regulates the metabolism of carbonhydrates, fats and proteins in the body.
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Cortisol
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Known as adrenaline, stimulates the sympathetic nervous system in response to stress or other stimuli.
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Epinephrine
Term
Occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone.
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Addison's disease
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Known as hypercortisolism, is caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol.
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Cushing's syndrome
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Secreted by the testicles, stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics.
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Testosterone
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Important in the development and maintence of the female secondary sex characteristics and regulation of the menstrual cycle.
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Estrogen
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The condition of excessive mammary development in the male.
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Gynecomastia
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