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steroids
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complex stubstances derived from cholesterol
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catecholamines
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complex substances derived from an amino acid
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adenohypophysis
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anteiror lobe of the pituitary gland
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tetany
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contious contractions of muscles assocaited with low levels of parathyroid hormone
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exophthalmos
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eyeballs that bulge outward; associated with yperthyroidism
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mineralocorticoids
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steroid hormones from the adrenal cortex that influence salt metabolism
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homeostasis
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state of equilibrium in body
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sympathomimetic
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substance that mimics actin of sympathetic nevers; epinephrine and adrenaline
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glucocorticoids
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steroid hormones from adrenal cortex; influence sugar metabolism in body
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epinephrine
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catecholamine hormones from adrenal medulla; adrenaline
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glycogen
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animal starch; storage form of glucose
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androgen
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male homrone; testosterone is example
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corticosteroid
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hormone secreted by adrenal cortex; cortisol is example
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oxytocin
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hormone from post. lobe of pit.; stimulates contractions of utuers during laber
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tetraiodothyronine
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major hormone from teh thyroid gland; thyroxine
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adreanl virilism
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abnormal secretion of androgen from adrenal cortex prudces masculine characteristics in a female
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thyroid carcinoma
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cancerous tumor of thyroid gland
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hirsutism
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excessive hair on body (excessive secretion of androgens)
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acromegaly
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englargement of extremitites
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estradiol
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female hormone; an estrogen
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