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Acromegaly
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a condition causes by the overproduction of growth hormone in adults, characterized by a thickening of bones and an enlargement of cartilages and other soft tissues
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Addison's disease
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a condition resulting fro the hypo secretion of glucorticoids; characterized by lethargy, weakness, hypotension, and increased skin pigmentation
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Adenylate Cyclase
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an enzyme bound to the inner surfaces of cell membranes that can convert ATP to cyclic-AMP; also called adenylyl cyclase
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Adrenal Cortex
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the superficial portion of the adrenal gland that produces steroid hormones
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Adrenal glands
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glanz hormone producing glands located superior to the kidneys; each consists of a medulla and cortex-areas
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Adrenal Medulla
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the core of the adrenal gland; a modified sympathetic ganglion that secretes catecholamines into the blood during sympathetic activation
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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
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a hormone synthesized in the hypothalamus and secrets at the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; causes water retention at the kidneys and an elevation of blood pressure
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Catecholamines
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epi and norepinephrine
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Coma
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unconsciousness from which the person cannot be aroused
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Corpus Luteum
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the porgestin-secreting mass of follicle cells that develops in the ovary after ovulation
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Corticosteroid
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A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex
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Cortisol
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a corticorticosteroid secreted by the zone fasciculata of the adrenal cortex, a glucocorticoid
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Cushing's disease
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a condition caused by the over secretion of adrenal steroids
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Diabetes Mellitus
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a disease caused by deficient insulin release or inadequate responsiveness to insulin, leading to inability of the body cells to use carbohydrates
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Endocrine system
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body system that includes internal organs that secrete hormones
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Estrogens
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hormones that stimulate female secondary sex characteristics, female sex hormones
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