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| A system composed of ductless glands that secrete chemical messengers called hormones into the bloodstream. |
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-pituit/o
-the "Master Gland"
-Secretes many hormones that control or master other glands. |
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-thyr/o and thyroid/o
-Butterfly-shaped
-Regulates metabolism, iodine uptake, and blood calcium levels. |
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-parathyroid/o
-Four glands on the surface of the thyroid gland.
-Helps rate blood calcium and phosphorus levels. |
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-adren/o and adrenal/o
-Regulates electrolytes, metabolism, sexual functions, and the body's response to injury. |
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-pancreat/o
-An aggregation of cells that has both exocrine and endocrine functions.
-Secretes digestive enzymes (exocrine) and blood-glucose regulation hormones (endocrine). |
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-thym/o
-Immunologic function through role in maturation of T-lymphocytes. |
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-pineal/o
-Secretion of hormones that affect circadian rhythm.
-Melotonin |
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-gonad/o
-The testes in males and the ovaries in females. |
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| Chemical messengers released into the bloodstream that excite or inhibit a motion or action. |
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| Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) |
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| Augments the growth and secretions of the adrenal cortex. (Anterior pituitary gland) |
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| Stimulates uterine contractions during parturition and milk letdown from mammary ducts. (Posterior pituitary gland) |
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| One of the thyroid hormones that regulates metabolism. |
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| A thyroid hormone that regulates metabolism. |
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-Stimulates sympathetic nervous system
-aka adrenaline
-vasopressor: a substance that stimulates blood vessel contraction and increased blood pressure
-Adrenal Medulla |
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-A catecholamine that stimulates sympathetic nervous system and increases blood pressure, heart rate, and blood glucose.
-Adrenal Medulla |
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| Secretes hormones that help regulate blood glucose. (Pancreatic) |
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| Pancreatic hormone that transports blood glucose into the body cells or storage. |
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| Disorder caused by deficient adrenal cortex function; hypoadrenocorticism. |
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| Disorder caused by excessive adrenal cortex production of glucocorticoid resulting in increased urination, drinking and redictribution of body fat; hyperadrenocorticism. |
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| Metabolic disorder or inadequate sceretion of insulin or recognition of insulin by the body resulting in increased urination, drinking and weight loss. May result in ketoacidosis; low pH accompanied by ketones. |
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| Abnormally elevated blood glucose. |
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| Abnormally low blood glucose. |
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