Chapter 14

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consists of ductless glands; secretion of hormones directly into the bloodstream; maintains homeostasis

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endocrine system

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pituitary gland aka

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hypophysis

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located at base of braim

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pituitary gland

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known as master gland of the body; effect of it's hormones felt all throughout the body; consists of anterior an posterior lobe

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pituitary gland

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anterior lobe; secretion of 6 hormones (ACTH, FH, GH, LH, prolactin, TCH)

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adenohypophysis

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posterior obe: secretion of two hormones (ADH and oxytocin)

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neurohypophysis

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produces melatonin to mature sexual organs during puberty; located deep within brain behind thalamus

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pineal gland

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largest gland of endocrine system; composed of two large lobes separated by the trachea (isthmus)

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thyroid gland

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secretes calcitonin, T3 and T4

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thyroid gland

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secretion of PTH located on the underside of the thyroid gland

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parathyroid glands

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secretion of thymosin which helps infants; located between the lungs

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thymus gland

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how many adrenal glands are there

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4

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mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and sex hormones are part of what adrenal gland

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adrenal cortex

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epinephrine and norepinephrine are part of what adrenal gland

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adrenal medulla

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has to do with adrenaline

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adrenal medulla

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hormones act through the kidneys to maintain balance in the body************

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mineralocorticoids

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influence metabolism of carbs, fats, and proten

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glucocorticoids

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secretes insulin and glucagen (sugar in and out)

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pancreas

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stimulates release of glucose when sugar levels are low (hypoglycemia)

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glucagon

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stimulates release of glucose when sugar levels are high

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insulin

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organ or tissue that responds to a hormone

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target

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common conditions resulting in various pathologies of the endocrine syste

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hyposecretion and hypersecretion

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regulates body activities and stimulates other glands to produce hormones needed

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master gland

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sugar in the urine****

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glycosuria

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*unable to pee

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anuria

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responsible for growth of bones, cartilage, and soft tissue

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somatropin (GH)

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when hypothyroidism develops during adulthood it is known as *************

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myxedema

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a form of hypothyroidism that develops in infants

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cretinism

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when eyes protrude during thyroid disorder known as graves disease

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exophthalmos

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hyposection of GH during childhood; lack of growth but with normal proportions.

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dwarfism.

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excessive growth of bones and tissues due to excessive GH imbalance during childhood

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gigantism

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prevents person from growing taller; widening of facial features hypersection of GH during childhood

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acromegaly

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most common form of hypothyroidism; excessive secretion of hormones; more common in women than men

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graves disease

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decreased calcium causing muscle twitches and spasms **********.

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tetany

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excessive hair growth in unusual places

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hirsutsm*************

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exposure to excessive cortisol; adrenal or pituitary problem; more common in females

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cushing syndrome

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a group of metabolic diseases caused by too much or too little insulin

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diabetes mellitis

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type 1 diabetes is what

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insulin dependent

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type 2 diabetes is a gradual onset

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non insulin dependent

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abnormal protrusion of the eye caused by a tumor or hyperthyroidism***********

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exopthalmus

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qmost severe form of hypothyroidism, characterized by swelling of the hands, face, feet, and periorbital tissue and possibly leading to coma and death

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myxedema

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what are the glands of the endocrine system

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adrenal, thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, and pineal

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branch of medicine concerned wit endocrine disorders

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endocrinology

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branch of medicine concerned with the male reproductive system

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urology

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development of male characterisitics in a female

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virilism

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level of uric acid in the blood that is extremely high

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hyperuricemia

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increased or excessive production of urine

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diuresis